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  1. jacobnunley

    jacobnunley Flamingo Tongue

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    What heater should I buy? I'm looking to spend 100 to 125

    I have a 90g tank, with 30g sump and 30g fuge...

    Thank you
    Jacob
     
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  2. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Buy 2 300 watt heaters, run them at the same time. If one goes then you won't drop too low or go to high on temp. Put them in the return section of the sump on opposite sides.
     
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  3. jacobnunley

    jacobnunley Flamingo Tongue

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    So smart! but what kind should I use?


     
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  4. jonjonwells

    jonjonwells Great Blue Whale

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    I would look into titanium heaters. Some come with a temp probe and controller that is way more accurate than the standard heaters.
     
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  5. wfb2270

    wfb2270 Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    i just put a marineland stealth in my new 90 gallon / 30 gallon sump. it hasnet turned on yet:). for some reason my tank is running hot.

    i have read that a external contoller is the way to go. that way if it gets stuck on then the controller can cut the power.

    i like the color led on the top of the stealth
     
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  6. jacobnunley

    jacobnunley Flamingo Tongue

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  7. jonjonwells

    jonjonwells Great Blue Whale

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    Finnex is a good brand. Have never personally used that controller though.
     
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  8. Ultraner

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    +1 on Finnex being a good brand. Prob definitely would go with two like 2in10 mentioned.
     
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  9. jacobnunley

    jacobnunley Flamingo Tongue

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    Yah the 2 idea is great.
     
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