Heater for nano reef. Can't decide...

[MR.S]

Hello everyone,

I'm looking at a Jager TS heater for my 12 gal. CFL aquarium that will be here in a couple of days. My room temp. fluctuates between 68°F-74°F daily. I plan to have SW fish and reef between 78°F-80°F. So, there is up to a 12°F difference. Do ya'll recommend a 50W or 75W? On the 5W rule it comes to 60W... Not sure if I'm supposed to round up or down on the wattage.

Thanks for reading.

 

[ilostnemo]

id step up to the 75w cause if im thinking correct the 50w only is for 10 gallon, im currently trying to decide for my seahorse tank build. its a 12 gallon tank

 

[MR.S]

Thanks for the reply. Just found an article that said if the wattage is border line, choose the next higher size. Also, it showed even on a 10 gal. if there is a 10°F difference a 75W is recommended. Good luck on your 12 gal.

 

[mfdrookie516]

i would recommend a marineland stealth pro heater... i've had one for several months (a 300w in a 150g) and it has kept the tank at a perfectly stable 78 every time i've checked it. It is right in front of a window and the temp in that room can get down in the 60's overnight. It also has a little light that shows red if its heating, green if its at or above the specified temp... and it has a lifetime warranty