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12-17-2009, 01:55 AM
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Aquarium Free - 2+ Years
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300w Marineland Stealth Pro
So, i got my new heater in today... im really excited about having a constant temp in my tank. Since its gotten cold, ive found that the heater i did have is less than accurate. It kept a constant 78 while it was warm, but since my 150g sits in front of a window, and only feet from a sliding glass door (not to mention the bedroom is the only room kept real warm at night, and its not in the bedroom  ) the temp of the tank has been as low as 70 in the morning... The reviews for this heater have all been exceptional, so i broke down, spent $20 (with my $5 off coupon for drs foster and smith) and got this heater. I really like the fact that it shows when it is on, as well as when it is not. I can look in my tank now and see either a red glow (on), or a green glow (off)... Anybody else got one?
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12-17-2009, 02:19 AM
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300w is new for them too. they never had a reg stealth at 300w. i know a couple people who have sent their non working ones in and got them as replacements. i have 4 or so i need to do so my self. a couple i got from people broken.
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12-17-2009, 02:26 AM
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how have they done for the people you know that have them?
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12-17-2009, 03:38 AM
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they just got them like a week ago. they are relatively new. i been using stealths and visi therms for 5-7 years.
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12-17-2009, 03:52 AM
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well hopefully these will carry the same quality as the visi-therm stealths. I guess im going to set it sideways under both canister intakes so it will distribute the heat more evenly... the one i had wasnt submersible and i had to have it up at the top of the tank... the top right side was always a degree or two warmer than the bottom left corner. Right now its just sitting beside the intake for the 405 which has a spray bar... i had to run to work and didnt have time to take off the top and get my whole arm wet positioning it where i needed it
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12-17-2009, 05:03 AM
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Sounds like one sweet piece of equipment.
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12-17-2009, 09:24 AM
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well, im very happy so far. i wake up this morning, room temp in the living room was right around 60 (i know, my teeth were chattering... the bedroom was around 72 ) but the tanks temperarture was right at 78... i already love this heater, and im sure my fish do too
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12-17-2009, 11:45 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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I am in the same boat. I keep my house about 62 and like my tank to be up near 78. I have used Visi Therms for 15+ years. They work great.
I just picked up a 400 watt non Stealth for my up and coming 150g.
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