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Poppy828 · 02-02-2005, 08:51 AM

I would have a second as a back up. WHat I do with mine...should have mentioned this before sorry....

I use 2 350w. 1 is set at my ideal temp I like to keep. The second is set 1/2 degree lower in case the first goes out for whatever reason. Also by setting it lower, I do not have to worry about both coming on at the same time and overheating the tank. The 1/2 degree usually will be enough to avoid any currents that might come by the probe that may be a bit lower than the temp set for the first heater.

Hope that helps,

T

02-02-2005, 08:51 AM	#5 (permalink)
Poppy828 Fire Shrimp Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Naperville, IL,Illinois Age: 36 Posts: 337 Karma: 1	Re: Heaters-which ones? I would have a second as a back up. WHat I do with mine...should have mentioned this before sorry.... I use 2 350w. 1 is set at my ideal temp I like to keep. The second is set 1/2 degree lower in case the first goes out for whatever reason. Also by setting it lower, I do not have to worry about both coming on at the same time and overheating the tank. The 1/2 degree usually will be enough to avoid any currents that might come by the probe that may be a bit lower than the temp set for the first heater. Hope that helps, T _________ 75G, 140lbs Figi Live Rock, 100lbs live sand, 30 gallon DYI refugium w/ 40lbs live sand,chaetomorpha and red gracilaria. mag drive 9.5x2 for return, Power Compact Retro 6x96w 50/50, 350w heater, Aqua C EV 180skimmer w/ dolphin 800 pump