how does this distribute heat around the tank? i am worried that the area near the heater will be much warmer than the rest of the tank.
1417445
Considering that the cut out for the heater to stick through the cover is right near the cut out for the filtration system, I think it wouldn't be an issue with the water not being properly circulating around the heater. We haven't had an issue with ours.
1417446
Provided you have an appropriate air pump for the size of your tank, no problem.
800956
I noticed very little heat generated even though the led light is nearly touching my acrylic tank's top. But if u have glass tanks or set a bigger gap in between, I think it shouldn't be a problem leaving on 24/7. Also read the manual for safety tips.
992756
Side insulation like foam or others found at hardware store like Home Depot, keep in a warmer room, maybe your tank is too large for your bulb. Ceramic bulbs are not really that great at heating room temperature but more for a specific spot that's why it's decent for creatures that bask in that specific area. For temperature, insulate, check out heat tape, zoo med under the tank sticky mat heaters, and mist regularly.
1936828
not sure, on "regular" aquariums (for snakes) the bottom is recessed so the heat pad lies on the glass and the frame of the cage touches whatever the cage is sitting on (ie the wood you are talking about). You might want to use something to elevate the hot pad away from the wood.. just to be safe.
114747
There is a double wall on this heater. I was thinking like you where this is concerned. I had an older heater of this type that i could leave a pot of water on. The top of this one is only warm.
473613
yes, it work fine either way. We have a turtle tank with 7" of water, we put a 18" or so heater horizontally, no problems, water temp stay constant.
766738
It includes 2 clip-on suction cups that can mount anywhere on the body, and being submersible it can go most anywhere in the tank that has decent flow, as long as it is not in direct contact with something that shouldn't get hot. When on, the heater doesn't get so hot you can't touch it, so there isn't much of an issue with fish or decorations getting burned by it, but it does provide less intense heat and is a little longer than a glass heater of the same wattage, so if in doubt, get the next size up heater. You could easily mount this in a sump or overflow given it's big enough with enough water volume and flow to keep the temp stable and heater fully submerged. It includes 2 clip-on suction cups that can mount anywhere on the body, and being submersible it can go most anywhere in the tank that has decent flow, as long as it is not in direct contact with something that shouldn't get hot. When on, the heater doesn't get so hot you can't touch it, so there isn't much of an issue with fish or decorations getting burned by it, but it does provide less intense heat and is a little longer than a glass heater of the same wattage, so if in doubt, get the next size up heater. You could easily mount this in a sump or overflow given it's big enough with... » Read More It includes 2 clip-on suction cups that can mount anywhere on the body, and being submersible it can go most anywhere in the tank that has decent flow, as long as it is not in direct contact with something that shouldn't get hot. When on, the heater doesn't get so hot you can't touch it, so there isn't much of an issue with fish or decorations getting burned by it, but it does provide less intense heat and is a little longer than a glass heater of the same wattage, so if in doubt, get the next size up heater. You could easily mount this in a sump or overflow given it's big enough with enough water volume and flow to keep the temp stable and heater fully submerged. « Show Less
439186
there is about 4 inches of space between the bottom of the heater and the floor. I have not noticed the floor heating up at all if that is the concern. I am not sure what the material of the outer casing is.
94562
This is a very poor heater.... I would not use it in any tank... You need a heater that you can set to the correct temperature for your tank... This one is a great disappointment. I expected more from tetra
23451
We just installed ours. No tank; think it heats as it goes. Went through 8 consecutive water cycles and stayed warm while time.
1860679
It depends on what you are using it for. I like the rock better for my situation. I can adjust the temperature of this so that it does not burn my snake. But a under the tank style heater is not a bad option. You will just have to make sure that the heat can make it up through the substrate (ground) you have in the tank. Basically it is all preference.
2081241
It does seem to distribute the heat pretty well. The heating element is a sideways U, so in the middle gets heat from 3 sides and the material conducts well. The only spot that may be a little less hot would be where the two sides meet, because of the grease drain, but not enough to unevenly cook something.
632213
The temp adjustable and it stop heating at the set temp. The only potential problem I can see is the heater heating your tank to fast due to the size and that can put your fish at risk
909705
I wouldn't recommend it, I used it for a 3 gal tank and it heated it to almost 78-80 degrees sometimes. Luckily I had a thermometer on the outside side of the tank so I just unplugged it if it got too warm. I just had one Beta fish in the tank, if you have any other fish other than a goldfish or a guppy I would definitely try to get a bigger tank so you can put a heater in it :) Hope this helps!
1356304
I would think its a stretch ---- the light if attached to the end of the tank, its edge would barely reach the the middle. If attached in the middle, you would have dark areas at each end. Perhaps two units would suffice.
2177338
I have a similar heater. It hangs in the back compartment, no problem. There is no place for it to go. I've had it set up like that for a over a month with no problems. The temp is constant. I wouldn't worry about. Enjoy! The whole family loves the aquarium.
1041854
You should get the large it's what I got I have a 30gallon tank and it covers bout half. I was disappointed at first cause the size and was going to send it in but it's the best heating pad I've come across especially for the price. I've had it for about a year and I have it on 24/7 and it is HOT