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Top Ten Aquarium Heater Tips For Beginners

Heater related failures are the #1 cause of tank crashes and related catastrophes around an aquarium. Don't be another statistic and use these Top 10 most valuable tips for using an aquarium heater safely and successfully and avoid those costly mistakes!

  1. Air temperature dictates the water temperature.
  2. Don't place your heater somewhere it can run dry.
  3. Use two heaters so you have a safety net.
  4. Replace heaters or heating elements annually.
  5. Find the thermostat.
  6. Place your temperature probe logically in the display.
  7. Set temperature to 78 degrees.
  8. Use a thermometer in addition to the heater temp. display.
  9. Consider the heater length.
  10. Calibrate your heater or at least identify the variance.

Aquarium Heaters and Temperature Controllers


Robert Farnsworth
Robert Farnsworth - Author
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With over 25 years of experience keeping aquariums of all kinds, Robert has a detailed understanding of advanced aquarium techniques and theory. Working as a professional content creator in the saltwater aquarium industry for over 18 years, his perspective, thoughtfulness for the hobbyist, and a general understanding of the hobby, and industry that surrounds it, allows Robert to write and create digestible content that makes reefing fun and easy.
 

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