making a DIY aquarium heater?

Question

I wanna make a heater from scratch not an inline heater just a normal heater if possible as simple as a DIY cooling CPU fan if you know what i mean?

Answer 1

You can make one, but I promise you it will take lots of time and cost you far more than just buying a reliable heater for the tank.

MM

Answer 2

If I told you, "I made an electrical device to heat water, I've plugged it into an outlet and put the device in an aquarium full of water. I'll pay you $10.00 to put your hand in there and make sure it works." Would you do this? If the answer is yes then go ahead and help the world gene pool out by making your own aquarium heater. Place living animals in it and on occasion put your hand in there.

If the answer is no then spend a few dollars on a nice submersible heater that will last for years and the odds are significantly higher that it won't electricute you.

By the way I have been shocked by a store bought aquarium heater made by Guardian and it hurt. Their seals are junk, I bought 3 of their heaters and 2 of them slowly let water in to contact the electrical current. The 3rd was still in the box. I've also had a hagen in constant use for almost 20 years and it's great.

Answer 3

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making a DIY aquarium heater?
I wanna make a heater from scratch not an inline heater just a normal heater if possible as simple as a DIY cooling CPU fan if you know what i mean?

Answer 4

Sounds like more trouble than it's worth, very dangerous also as any mistake could cause an electrical disaster, fire, etc. Don't get zapped with your hand underwater. New heaters on the market are excellent, reliable, expect to pay 25-50 bucks on a good name brand (I like marineland) for anywhere from a 10 gallon (about 25-30 watts) up to a 75 gallon model (250 watts). If you're tank is bigger than this then two smaller heaters (on opposite sides of the tank) will work great.

Hope this helps

Answer 5

you can try but it will prolly cost more and cause more pain