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03-31-2007, 07:34 AM
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| | Zoanthid
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 |  heaters
I am thinking of replacing my heater. It came with the tank and I think it's a visi therm but not the deluxe. What wattage is the best for 55g? And which heaters are recommended.
Hydor Theo (shatter proof)
visitherm deluxe
ebo jager _________ 20g
25lbs LR
1 hydor koralia
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03-31-2007, 07:45 AM
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| | Montipora Digitata
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I have a 250w Jager in my 120gal.....so far works like a charm.
As for the other two I haven't used them so I can't give an opinion.
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03-31-2007, 08:49 AM
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| | Eyelash Blennie
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I am a fan of the Titanium style heaters. I'm not positive but I was told one that about 4 watts per gallon should be sufficient 
IMO The controller is the most important part, in that if it fails you can toast your tank.
Jim
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90 Gallon glass, 135#'s of rock and 2" sand. 2-250w 20k XM metal halides. 2-95 watt actinic VHO, 4 powerheads, Coralife skimmer. Maroon Gold Striped Clown, Blue Chromis, Kole Tang, Pygmy Angel, Serpent Star, Brittle Star,Gorgonians, Mushrooms, Yellow Polyps, Turbo Snails & Blue Legged Hermits. 20 gal sump with Caulerpa, Mag 7 return pump. | |
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03-31-2007, 09:34 AM
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| | Teardrop Maxima Clam
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I've actually heard alot of bad things about the titanium over at nano-reef.
Most of ^^ applied to Finnex however, and not as much on other brands. _________ 14g Oceanic Cube
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03-31-2007, 09:47 AM
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| | 3reef Moderator
Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Wethersfield, CT Age: 38
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Titanium heaters are great but the ones that WON Brothers make are not as good as they used to be. I had a few and they always failed. Either stopped working or worked too well (overheated). | |
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03-31-2007, 11:48 AM
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| | Eyelash Blennie
Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lakeland, Fl
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Like I said its not the material its the Controller
Edit:
Are there any reviews out for the different manufacturers?
Last edited by Diver_1298; 03-31-2007 at 12:04 PM.
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03-31-2007, 02:55 PM
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| | Zoanthid
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I wish there were reviews it would make the decision making easier. The new hydor theo are shatter proof, turn off automatically when the water level drops too much, and they aparently are accurate within a degree. But unless you know someone who has one, what the company says it does means absolutely nothing. It's all marketing ploys! | |
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