If you have a heater can you just plug it in and put it in your fish(fish tank heater)and it'll warm the tank?
2007-03-10 05:26:17 · 7 answers · asked by xxdragonroarxx 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
Yes. But check the package and choose a heater that is designed for the size tank you have, and leave the heater unplugged but fully submerged for 1 hour prior to turning it on, or else it could break or short circuit from the temperature change. Also, put a thermometer on your aquarium and make sure to keep it between 72-82 degrees F. Most heaters are adjustable.
2007-03-10 05:34:14 · answer #1 · answered by Dreamer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Place the heater completely submerged in the tank unplugged, wait an hour then plugg it in. Most heaters are pre-set at 72 degrees. Also buy a thermometer, and wait 24-48 hours for the tank to fully heat up before making a temperature adjustment. The best placement of the heater is near where the water circulates.
2007-03-10 17:52:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. You need to let it sit in the water for about 30 minutes first. Then adjust it. Some you can dial in a temperature. Others you just have warmer or cooler. Those I turn up until they do on. Then I wait a few hours to see where the temperature goes. Then I adjust it. It make take 2-3 adjustments to get exactly where you want to be. Just make them small adjustments.
Then add fish...
2007-03-10 13:53:56 · answer #3 · answered by something_fishy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depending on what kind
you must FIRST put the heater in the tank UNPULGED
then plug it in once you have it placed properly
other wise you can get shocked or
it will heat up and once put in the cool water it will crack and electricity will run through the water
also
when taking it out
unplug it FIRST
then take it out
dont turn it off it stays oin trust me i tried it
-Ivan
2007-03-10 13:42:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
- BUT - you have to also buy a thermometer
to adjust the temperature - so you keep the tank
right where you want it
it is not an automatic setting
best of luck
2007-03-10 13:34:30 · answer #5 · answered by tom4bucs 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to put it in the tank first! if you keep it out and pulg it in, it might over heat and short out!!! But yes you can put it in and plug it in!
2007-03-10 13:54:23 · answer #6 · answered by Roni Lynn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, some heaters will have a dial which u can set it to a certain temp.
2007-03-10 14:22:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋