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Makyura · Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2006 8:27 pm Post subject: Heaters?

I need a water heater asap...I have a little RES and he's too cold..lol...I am in Ontario Canada..so not sure the differences in what store sell...but I need something relatively cheap and small as I dont want it to take up his water! I also would really like something good obviously cuz I dont want him to hurt himself or be able to change the temp or break it easily....

I could really use some advice on some good brands/types to look for as I need one fast but dont have much for money at the moment! thanks!

turtle_grl77 · Level 4 Joined: 18 Nov 2005 Posts: 985 Location: Florida

I have heard you could use a heating pad on low heat, not sure how true it is Confused

CeCe · Level 2 Joined: 04 Jan 2005 Posts: 56

the heaters used in fish tanks work wonders however, get a stainless steel one therewise they can bite the glass inhalf....

Mine has no problem with tis. You should be able to find this at any fish shop just let him know the size of tank and find one adquatly sized.

Makyura · Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2006 4:58 pm Post subject:

CeCe · Level 2 Joined: 04 Jan 2005 Posts: 56

thats Okay Smile

BROOKLYN · Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2006 10:13 pm Post subject:

Hi Makyura. I recommend using the Marineland Visi-Therm Stealth. It's shatterproof and it is also coated with another layer of thin rubber. The thermometer in this heater is pretty accurate. I'm not sure what size your tank is but the max it'll cost (online that is) without including shipping is about $20 for bigger tanks. It's probably the best bang for your bucks. But if you choose something otherwise, at least get it shatterproof. I bought the Acura 1000 before and it cracked after 3 weeks of use. I believe my turtle Survivor cracked it with his shell when he was battling his self image. Heaters don't take a lot of swimming space because it is usually only around 1 inch thick but long (depending on the wattage). I don't know what CeCe meant by stainless steel as I've never heard of a heater like that before. Maybe CeCe also meant shatterproof.

Tip: It usually says it in the instruction manual but it's best to put the heater in the tank and wait 15mins until you plug it in. This lets the thermometer take the temperature in the tank. Do the same when you take it out of the tank. Unplug it and wait 15minutes before doing so. Although the last part isn't a real issue for shatterproof heaters, it's better to be safe than sorry.

Makyura · Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2006 10:49 pm Post subject:

thanks!!! I'll have to keep a look out though as I dont have a credit card to shop online..and was lucky to have found a place online that takes money orders that is here in Ontario for the UVB bulbs...unfortunately every site I find is usually in the USA..so everything is like double priced for me...

I am hoping to get one one within the week..as it was freezing rain today so my mom couldnt check them out....I will def look for shatter-proof and such...as even though Kalas is tiny...I dont want any chances...

Thanks again everyone! any advice here is welcomed as I've never even looked at water heaters before! There was one in the pet supply store..but it was really tall..not long..so would've been too tall for the water height right now..

BROOKLYN · Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2006 11:47 pm Post subject:

Makyura · Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2006 12:17 am Post subject:

EarthVsJazz · Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2006 2:02 am Post subject:

Scince your using a rubbermaid instead of a tank (Nothing Wrong with that) I would suggest to maybe just have the water heater dangle in the water as best you can. Some heaters are not submersible, I know that the one that the sell at walmart is. Just try to keep that in mind. It should be fine. If I recall yours is still a baby so all that glass cracking stuff should pertain to you till they get older. If you have the abillity to hide it with rocks then that is cool too. Remember if your on a budget like me, you want to try to get bang for your buck. Can you buy a 10 dollar heater, Yes, but your going to have to upgrade later. I aways tell people that it is not good to buy things twice. And do it within your budget as best you can.

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Makyura · Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2006 2:15 am Post subject:

thanks!! Your pics are cute!!

Ah yes, Kalas is still only about an inch..very young still...I want the heater to be submersible...The water is too far from the top to hang one into it....the one I was looking at on that site is submersible...only $40 with shipping roughly...so not too expensive I suppose and apparently good...but I will also look in at walmart and the pet stores near me to see if they have something similiar and possibly cheaper...

I dont mind upgrading one day..I know I'll have to with the filter eventually...but for now, yes...something good and long lasting...

BROOKLYN · Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2006 2:21 am Post subject:

Makyura · Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2006 2:30 am Post subject:

wow..o.0 thanks so much!!! My tote is 125L in total..and roughly half is water...anyone know how many litres makes up a gallon?? lolol...Course the smaller totes are measured in gallons..but not mine..lolol

I will look at those tho..thanks so much!!!

BROOKLYN · Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2006 2:39 am Post subject:

Makyura · Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2006 2:57 am Post subject:

huh..there's a Canadian version on BigAls tho..thats what I went to..the shipping there is anything under $35 is $5 and anything over is free....and the one I looked at was only $31-ish...