Heater recommendations

[shiftline]

I'm in the market for some heaters for a future 100g build. I was originally thinking of going with 2x 150w or 200w cobalt neotherm heaters since I have used them in the last with good results. However I have also read some horror stories with the 200w unit

I was also debating just buying 2x 300w finnex heater tubes and running it through the apex. Either way the apex will control it be the back up but I like that dual controller level of protection

What do you guys use and recommend?

[snulma1]

Why 2x 300 w for a 100 gallon? Thats pretty overkill unless your tank is outside

I like the cobalts, even at dual 150s you should be fine

[dlondono]

buy a titanium heater, they last, they dont break.

buy from Aquaponics store and not SW aquarium store.

[C.Eymann]

ehiem/ebo jager are the only heaters I have ever used.

[shifty51008]

Ive been useing the finnex titanium tubes along with a ranco for years and will never go back to other brands, very reliable ime

[shiftline]

If dual 150w is plenty then would it be better to do two cobalt neotherms plugged into apex as a backup. Or two finnex tubes controlled by apex?

[shifty51008]

I would do the finnex tubes on the apex, i think cobalt fixed the issue with the heaters melting but i wouldnt chance it still.

[moondoggy4]

I like the Finnex titanium heaters, I have a 300 watt in my 120 tank works greats. I have mine hooked up to a ranco controller.

[snulma1]

I like titanium heaters. They are durable, take a beating, and are simple looking.

But the cobalt that has ceramic is fairly nice too, if you are going to mount it away from any potential damage

[shiftline]

They will both be in the sump of the next build. I like the idea of two smaller heaters vs one larger for redundancy and safety. I don't think the heater tubes come in less than 300w do they? Would two of these be a little overkill?

[Scorpius]

Aqualogic Temp Controller with a Finex 300w titanium heating element. It's what I run on my 72 gal system.

[horseplay]

Two small heaters and unplug one when demand is not high. I use 3 heaters all controlled thru apex. I like match heater withe demand less chance of cooking the livestock.