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TShiff5521
03/25/2001, 09:57 AM
Hey, I currently have a 10g tank with a 4 inch sand bed and 5 pounds of live rock. I am about ready to order a mantis. Anyways, i have one of those Won Titanium heaters in it. Could a mantis break that? Thanx
Tim
moviegeek
03/26/2001, 12:28 AM
I've been asking around about these. I don't know of anyone using them on mantis tanks off the top of my head. Certainly looks like a better choice than glass heaters! Does the packaging/instruction booklet make any claims about the "unbreakableness" of the heater?

How much did it cost you and where did you buy it?
TShiff5521
03/26/2001, 06:51 AM
On the package it says that it is unbreakable ( you can take it out of the water while still hot, throw it around, step on it ). It seems to be made of solid titanium. I got it at my LFS for around 25$ i think. I think i will try it out :-)
Thx
Tim
moviegeek
03/29/2001, 12:41 AM
Sweet! Solid titanium sure sounds like a good choice for a mantis tank.
orkspace
04/11/2001, 05:28 PM
Any chance you can post a pic of the heater?

I've been satisfied using a 50w tronic with the plastic protector ... but then again I've been extremely lucky too; none of my bugs have ever shown any inclination of heater-bashing.
TShiff5521
04/11/2001, 07:59 PM
for a pic, go here http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=PA&Product_Code=WON-PH200&Category_Code=Heaters

if that link doesnt work, go to http://www.premiumaquatics.com and click on heaters, scroll down untill you see the Won Titanium Heaters.
Tim
orkspace
04/12/2001, 09:27 AM
Wow ... that certainly is one intimidating heater. The only thing I'd be concerned about is the 200w size -- it'd be ideal in a 50w size (for a 6g mantis tank), but 200w is a bit much.

My current mantis tank is actually a 3g eclipse system with a single 13w PC bulb. The bulb itself acts as a heater. The tank temperature ranges from 80 to about 83 every day, which isn't ideal but is good enough for a hardy mantis.
TShiff5521
04/12/2001, 11:26 AM
Lmao, it comes in sizes from 50w to 200w i think. I have a 50w one on my 10g mantis tank ( presently mantisless ). That was just an example, but they all look the same.