okay so my heater died in my ten gallon saltwater tank FOWLR so i threw in a25 watt adjustable heater i had spare and its heating it fine. the only thing im worried about is the water level line is up too high. my tank and the heater's little holder wont match up good. the water is below the water line. will this be okay?
i bought a new heater and it did the same thing. it was the same kind as my old one a tetra whisper submersible 50 watt. its preset and the temp in my tank dropped down to like 72 it ussually keeps it at 77 or so. i could only fine the same brand heater at my walmart. will i be alright with the 25 watt adj one i have now?
is the saltwater messing up the heaters? i know how to set them up right. let them get used to the water temp for 30min then turn it on and all that stuff.
also i have a tiger barb in another tank that looks like he has a busted lip will he be okay? hes just as active as the other ones.
thanks
2007-08-29 08:46:37 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
Running a heater that is above the water line can result in the heater burning out or cracking from the excess heat. I would suggest you order a compact style submersible heater from your local shop or from a site online. 50 watt is preferable so that it will hold the tank to a reasonable temperature without over taxing the heater. All commonly available heaters are safe for use in saltwater, that's not the cause of the problem.
As for the tiger barb, it should be just fine if it's just a small amount of physical damage. Watch the fish closely for any signs of infection or fungus for the next several days.
MM
2007-08-29 09:23:01 · answer #1 · answered by magicman116 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i would go to an actual pet store and buy a heater that has suction cups so it will fit on any tank. it isnt good to have these heaters outside of the water. your gonna break your big heater if you keep doing this lol
2007-08-29 15:54:51 · answer #2 · answered by That's what she said 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋