Which heater and why

I am thinking about starting up this extra 40 breeder . I have everything except a heater. Please give suggestions and why...thanks

 

I love my finnex heater, a little more expensive but comes with a digital display, and seems very reliable, one downside is they are a little pricey, but well worth the extra

 

Cool is it rubber coated

 

No just the end caps are coated

 

Well it depends on how much money you are willing to spend. If it is a budget tank, I'd go with a regular heater "stick" or two and just cross your fingers that they won't fry the tank. I think Eheim makes some good ones. Also, you can get two lower wattage heater sticks, that way if one decides to go rogue, it will take longer for it to cook your tank and give you time to catch the problem. Otherwise, I have a Ranco ETC hooked up to a titanium heating element. It is a commercial grade controller and can run up to 1000 watts. This has been very reliable for me over the years and can be had for around $100 total.

 

Reviews look good on amazon but whats the dif in the hmo model vs the hms

 

Ebo Jager all the way, love their heaters. However, no matter what heater you decide if you want to foolproof it, get a controller like the Apex Jr. it will make sure that you'll never have a tank crash from over/under heating.

 

Eheim jager

 

Cool will check reviews

 

bummer after looking at many reviews cant find one that someone doesnt hate for some reason or another .. I am still open for suggestions