What temperature can this heater be able to stably hold for a 5 gal tank?
646369
I have this heater in a 3 gallon picotope. It is set to 76F. I haven't watched it for fluctuations, but I have had Endler's Live Bearers in the tank for several months. They are thriving, lots of fry. Hope that helps.
641899
Yes you can. To save money you should find one that is made for 5 gallons or smaller. Basically you're paying for the size. If you get one made for 200 gallons you can use it too, it'll just heat up to its degree you set, (78-82F is ideal). But if you got a 5 gal one and tried to warm a 200 gal one it won't work because the power is too low and too small. So yes you can use this but for cost find something made for a 5-7gal.
2176232
Unknown I use a 500 gal tank but it would depend on outside temp and how warm u wanted it I have a friend who had a old style unsafe heater and he got another one I had because what he had was so dangerous. It is a great heater I have 2 30000 btu heaters also in my barn they are great I highly recommend them
1530244
Not a problem... I'm using mine in a 6 gallon acrylic tank and I'm very happy with it. Keeps the tank at 75 in a 60 degree room through the winter. I would recommend this heater you wont be sorry.
449198
A 200 should do fine for a 50 gallon. I run a 150 in my 30 and it has no problems maintaining the temp at all.
1075815
It does remain stable at around 85'ish, which is pretty warm. If your tank is big enough, I'd suggest an adjustable heater for around $5 more so you can tweak the temperature.
1960199
I have this model heater in a 38 gallon Bow Front Tank and it keeps the temperature right where I want it. I would say the accuracy is a bit off. For me to achieve 75 degrees in the tank I have to set the red marker/bar fully into the 79 range. I haven't tried a larger heater since this is just fine, but maybe a larger heater might not run as long to heat up the water. Mine "does Not" stay "constantly" on with 38 gallons at 75 degrees, it does turn off.
1951253
I just leave the heater plugged in. I have a gallon tank and it stays at the right temp range of 80 to 85 degrees. I don't think this heater would be good for a smaller tank, it would get too hot. I hope this helped. This heater is great... bought it over a year ago and it's still working.
268689
I have a 25 gallon tank which stays cool at 67 degrees 7 days a week. I have gotten the temp to stay as low as 64 degrees. Without knowing what you want the 10 degree drop to be, I wails say it's a safe bet that you can drop the degrees to your desired temp. Hope this helped you.
1528977
I use mine with a 5 gallon galvanized poultry waterer. I sit the heater on some bricks to raise it. I live in Ohio and we have had 4 degree weather this year and the water has not freezed yet.
1040205
I have this chiller cooling a 55g reef with a 30g sump. I run 2 150w metal halides and it keeps the tank within a two degree swing between 76-78 degrees. Before I added I was creeping over 80-81 with fans blowing on the water surface.
729867
This is more suited to smaller tanks. A 5 gallon tank really stretches its limits. Other than by touch, you can get a fish tank decal thermometer to get a general idea of the temperature.
1227274
I had this heater in a 3 gal 360 tank and it kept it too warm. I ended up buying a heater that I could set the temperature.
471111
It took mine under 15 minutes to heat my 2.6 gallon tank from 74 to 78 degrees. If I may, I would suggest that you check out a 50 watt heater, the 25 w is meant for 2 to 4 gallon tanks.
1972006
Sure can. Works perfectly. Dono about consistently I only use when water drops below 66 degrees. My 55 gallons in sun room summer now ..will probly b using full time in winter. Dont listen to box directjons. All tanks settings. Environments and treatmsnt are different for all tanks. Know your tank and lighting situation. Before u start talking crap on heaters. Research then buy. Recommended for sure.
349593
I am unsure about heating a Fluval 5 with this heater. I had no problem with the same scenario (set up heater at 78 degree in a 68 degree room), however I have a Fluval Spec 2.5 gallon tank.
632213
The temp adjustable and it stop heating at the set temp. The only potential problem I can see is the heater heating your tank to fast due to the size and that can put your fish at risk