Heaters?????????

[Lori]

I've read that a good rule of thumb is 5 watts per gal of water. In my case, I would need a 950 watt heater.

What would be the better way for me to go, inline or drop in style heaters?

I don't know much about inlines so, educate me please.

I do know that I want to keep a clean look to the tank. Meaning, not a ton of wire and gadjets in the tank. Inline may be the way to go in my case.

Lets talk price, advantages and disadvantages.

Thank's for your help.

[Zebvance]

The "rule" that I have heard is 3-5 watts per gallon. But I find that rule useless..... It truly depends on where u live and the tempature of ur house/ room the tank is in, and what type of fish you keep. For instance I keep my house in the summer between 73 and 77 degrees. I usually unplug my heaters during the majority of the summer. But in the winter I don't use my central heat at all to save money, I just layer up in clothes. The coldest my house got was around 60 this past winter, and
The 300 watt drop in heater was doing a good job at keeping my 240 gallon around a nice 77 degrees.


A 1000 watt heater is going to cost 150$ and up. And I just don't see it being nessary when for your tank and 300 watt will do just fine. I got mine off of eBay for 7$ brand new.

[Lori]

This is good stuff. Makes perfectly good sense.

[jhenry]

For your 190g gallon tank since you're running a Eheim I recommend a 250w online heater. If you want I've got a couple laying around I can let one go to you.

[Lori]

For your 190g gallon tank since you're running a Eheim I recommend a 250w online heater. If you want I've got a couple laying around I can let one go to you.

Now that's even better ****zski.

[jhenry]

Now that's even better ****zski.

Now hold on. I know how you thing it's not free they retail for about $60.00 I'll sell it to you for half price

[Lori]

Hey, you keep feedin me the good stuff and i'll send you to an Early Retirement. Deal? Or, my wife will just spend it. LOL

[sountfc]

I've got a Hydor inline heater that I'm really pleased with. I can't remember the wattage, I'd have to go look, but it stays out of sight under the stand and does the trick, and I don't have to worry about a big cichlid getting PO'ed and smashing it.