Which is the best heater to buy?

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  1. CyberGuy

    CyberGuy Plankton

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    I am going to set up a 42 gallon reef tank and was wondering what is the best heater to buy to get a stable temperature and is reliable.
     
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  2. LVReefer

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    Will it be in the tank or in an outside filter, refuge, or sump?
     
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  3. CyberGuy

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    It will be inside the main display tank.
     
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  4. LVReefer

    LVReefer Astrea Snail

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    I would pick up one of the titanium heaters. You will have less of a chance of it breaking due to rock slides.
     
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  5. inwall75

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    I agree. However, don't buy one made by Won Brothers. Their thermostat's are notorius for sticking and frying people's tanks.
     
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  6. m_lacom99

    m_lacom99 Stylophora

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    Yep happend to me. Water went up close to 100. nothing survived.

    Marc.
     
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  7. amcarrig

    amcarrig Super Moderator

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    Happened to me as well. It's a shame too because I really like Won Brothers heaters.
     
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  8. m_lacom99

    m_lacom99 Stylophora

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    That sucks.... So CyberGuy stay away from the Won Brothers heater, but do get a titanium one. Better safe than sorry.

    Hey amcarrig, thats a nice sig you got there!!!! ;)

    Marc.
     
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  9. amcarrig

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    No kidding huh? ;) Only problem with it is that I now have a hankering for a big plate full of Cajun shrimp....not sure why though :lol:
     
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  10. imagine7070

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    Which Titanium heater are you guys using? Brand? Watts/tank?

    I am using a Visitherm Stealth Heater which has worked great and always keeps the tank around the same temperature +/- 1 degree. But it is HUGE and I was looking to get something smaller to put in a sump. Any recommendations?
     
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