I have African Cichlids.
2007-04-17 12:04:09 · 12 answers · asked by musicmaster890 3 in Pets ➔ Fish
You need more than one heater for that size tank. It's best to place them in a few places around the tank for better , more even heating. Unless of course you have a filter that will how a heater. Normal recommendations are 3-5 watts per gallon for a large tank, so you need roughly 650 - 1000 watts of total heating power. Multiple heaters also have advantages: If one breaks the others can carry the load until you can replace the broken one and if one sticks in the on position, it's not likely to over heat the tank before you notice the problem.
Good heater hunting!
MM
2007-04-17 12:12:53 · answer #1 · answered by magicman116 7 · 6⤊ 1⤋
1000 Watt Aquarium Heater
2016-12-28 11:36:26 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
210 Gallon Aquarium
2016-10-02 10:38:06 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The traditional rule of thumb is 5 watts of heater per gallon of water. so you would need 1000 watts - like 4 250 watt heaters. (more heat sources is best to eliminate warm/cold zones).
2007-04-17 12:14:22 · answer #4 · answered by pilot 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I also have a 210 gallon tank and I have a 250W and it works great. If you have a sump you can just submerse it in there or if not in a high flow area would be best
I would suggest on getting a Ebo-Jager Heater they are in my opinion the best. These heaters are extremely tough and I have even ran mine dry accidentally and it did nothing to it.
http://www.marinedepot.com/aquarium_heaters_ebo-jager.asp?CartId=
2007-04-17 13:45:40 · answer #5 · answered by Taylor S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Magicman is completely right. Use close to 1000w and spread it out some. 1 single heater isn't safe for any aquarium over 50gallons. They always seem to fail in the on setting and cook your tank.
2007-04-17 17:18:43 · answer #6 · answered by Brian 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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You need at least 1000 watts using the 5 watts per gallon rule for a 7-10 degree increase. I'd suggest four 300's or two 300's and two 250's. If one heater goes out, the others will take care of it temporarily.
I use a pair of 300's in my 125.
2007-04-17 13:32:44 · answer #7 · answered by something_fishy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
basically, you need more than one heater for that size tank...
Probably 500 - 1000 watt heater.
2007-04-17 12:24:49 · answer #8 · answered by Cassie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask the pet store. it says on the box what size aquarium should have what watt heater...
2007-04-17 12:08:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
500-1000w heater
2007-04-17 12:18:35 · answer #10 · answered by Andrew K 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋