will it heat a 100 gallon stock tank enough to take a hot bath? How long would it take?
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Short answer: It isn't big enough to go deep into the tank, (note the max water depth), but maybe, if the tank doesn't lose heat quickly it would take around 2 hours. Longer answer: Depending on how hot you want the bath to be, it might work. This heater theoretically generates (watts) * 3.412 = BTUs/hour ==&gt; 1150 * 3.412 = 3923.8 BTUs/hour. Say you want to heat that to 115 from 45 degrees, you need to heat the water 70 degrees. Each gallon takes 8.34 BTUs to heat 1 degree. So in order to heat 100 gallons 70 degrees, you'd need to generate 7000 BTUs. If I've done my math right then the last thing to do here is figure out how much time it would take. 7000 BTUs / 3923.8 BTUs/h = 1.78 hours or 1 hour, 47 minutes. However, the tank will lose some heat over this time, depending on losses through the bottom, sides, and evaporation, it may take longer.
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How long would depend on the temperature of water you start with, but I'd say give it several hours. This heater has a self limiting thermostat I believe compared with the Marshalltown one which keeps on heating. If you go with this one beware the fragile ceramic element; mine broke hence the marshalltown.
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You need a 100 watts for a heater and I don't know never tried it I am sure it don't matter I do know you can have fully under water
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I think it will heat it well, but I am not sure how long the tank will last. Could get expensive. Do you have electricity in the shed?
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This 150 watt will work for your tank. Most sources suggest 3-5watt per gallon. Lights create heat and regular room temp affect the waters average before heating. Mine doesn't come on much in the summer at all. If tank is on an outside wall it will be colder than the middle of your house. Same for if you live in warmer area like Texas vs michigan where it's always colder. I'm using it on a 75gal right now. Will add another in winter if it can't keep up.
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The 10 watt is too much for your tank. I had mine in a 3 gal and it was too warm.
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Its very possible to use this for a 250 gallon I have a 125 and use this 300 watt well below what's recommended for my tank size it keeps it very warm and its very durable I have large Oscars in my tank u can only imagine try contacting a pet smart and see what they think u may have to purchase 2 but its still great at the price amazon has it versus pet supply stores there normally $50-60 bucks at pet for just 1
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No it doesn't get hot. But you should read specs. It would take you 3 days to fill your tub. Read specs carefully it has specific applications.
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The drain plugs are the same size and that where the element fits into. How fast it will heat I do not know. My 6 gal takes around 45 min to be useable. Hope this helps Rob
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You will need to get an 'on demand' heater and some plumbing. I have used mine hundreds of times and it still works, but it was not meant for more than 5-10 gallons, and a severe hazard sticking this in your tub anyway.
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I believe this heater will be way too much for your small tank. I use this in winter only for 20 gal tank for a turtle. Hope this helps. Don't fry your fish!
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I use the 50watt in my betta tanks. (One gallon) and since its preset it shouldn't be to hot.
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I would recommend finding some higher quality heater for your 300gal tank. You could find a 1000watt heater or just run 2 heaters
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Would depend on thic kness, heat under hot water numerous time if ur in a hurry. 2 hrs or so
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This "tank" is only 2 gallons and the surrounding air in your home should be warm enough for any fish that would be suited for this little tank. Also, it's plastic, a heater would probably damage it...
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No. You will need to keep an eye on the temperature of the water. It is better to buy a preset heater for the tank or use the timer.
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IF you have a house that gets cold, say 50 degrees at night then I'd get a 125-150 watt, however most situations a 100 watt will do just fine. The larger heater will not over-heat the aquarium, unless you get a very large one , say 200-300 watt heater. The temperature of the water would not be held at a steady state and the huge heater would have a tendency to slightly overheat a little just because it is larger in size and has more mass to it. This would cause some cycling of the temperature.