Heater question

[J1Time]

Currently have a 130gallon tank. Long. Using 2 300watt heaters on opposite ends. Warmest tank ever gets it 80.5 degrees. That seem about right? Room tank is in is around 65 degrees

 

[BBradbury]

Tank Temp

Currently have a 130gallon tank. Long. Using 2 300watt heaters on opposite ends. Warmest tank ever gets it 80.5 degrees. That seem about right? Room tank is in is around 65 degrees

Hello J1...

Most of the fish from the local pet stores are fine in the 76 to 80 degree range.

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[J1Time]

I'm aware of their requirements. Meant is it normal to only be able to get it that high with the heaters turned all the way up. Wanted it higher for. Fish less cycle.

 

[fishyfriends3]

What brand of heaters ? Are they positioned in such a way to get a good amount of flow shooting past them ?

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[jwh0818]

I'm aware of their requirements. Meant is it normal to only be able to get it that high with the heaters turned all the way up. Wanted it higher for. Fish less cycle.

No its not. Turning your heaters all the way up should yield temps of 86 or higher. I think you need new heaters. Check out Ehiem jägers. They are rated very high and a single 300w will do whatever you want

 

[J1Time]

Think a single 300 can do my entire tank?

 

[jwh0818]

Think a single 300 can do my entire tank?

I can guarantee it will the 300w jägers are rated for tanks 150g to 260g or something like that

 

[jwh0818]

Here is the link

Ehiem Jägers

 

[J1Time]

Just ordered one off ebay for $28 shipped.

 

[jwh0818]

Good deal! You will never use another heater again. You got the 300w right?