I'm kind of afraid to get an aquarium heater again for that reason. It took me alot longer the first time to know what was happening then the second.
2007-02-28 14:57:45 · 6 answers · asked by Dusty 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
Yes, big time. It can happen very easily if you leave the heater on when you do a water change and the temperature difference cracks the glass. Hurts like heck. Try to get a GFI plug installed for your aquarium, it can literally be a life saver.
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2007-02-28 15:07:51 · answer #1 · answered by magicman116 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had fish for 20 yrs. I have never had that happen. I am not sure what you are buying, but make sure it is a good quality heater. You must have a heater in your tank for most fish. Very few can live without one.
If you have had 2 heaters do this then you should check to make sure that you are not having power surges. Also, make sure that the water from your tank is not traveling down the cord into the outlet. It is best to have the cord hang down then loop back up into the socket to prevent that from happening.
Good Luck
2007-02-28 15:07:54 · answer #2 · answered by Fish Lover 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It happens, yeah. It's not a common occurance, though. If you want to keep tropical fish, you do need a heater. Don't skimp; you get what you pay for. A quality heater will last longer and be much safer and more accurate than a cheap heater. And make sure you get a submserible one.
Even if it does go faulty, it won't produce enough voltage to kill you.
Has this happened to you twice already? You might want to check your power outlet, because it shouldn't happen that frequently, you might be getting power surges or something.
2007-02-28 15:02:36 · answer #3 · answered by Zoe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I didn't get shocked by mine, but somehow my aquarium heater got a crack in it , it had water inside of it. I was afraid it would shock me, or my fish. I unplugged it & took it out. I still haven't replaced it yet. I was thinking maybe it was to cheap or something & thats why it cracked. After what happened to you I don't know if I really want to get another one, but there isn't any other way to keep the water at a good temperture for the fish that I know of.
2007-02-28 15:08:53 · answer #4 · answered by Sherrie L 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know, it might not have been the heater, but you that produced the shock. I did that to myself the other day, I turned on the faucet (plastic handles) and when I put my hand in the water, ZAP. (I have really bad static electricity in the winter). I figure the current traveled up the water to the metal faucet and that's what got me, maybe that happened to you? Disregard that of course if it was a really strong shock or its obvious that there's a malfunctioning heater that's the cause.
2007-02-28 15:47:46 · answer #5 · answered by greydrakkon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a fully submergable heater for my tank. I have had no problems with it... hopefully I won't ever have any.
2007-02-28 15:01:33 · answer #6 · answered by K McD 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋