What is the best heater?

[Gordonious]

What is the best heater? I'm just using it in a 40G breeder and the room is at normal room temp 99% of the time. What is your opinion?

[Rhodan]

I'm curious on this too.

[drparker]

I've started using the titanium or stainless steel models. I've had two glass units just crack after about 18 months. I got this one a month ago an like it Heater (http://www.marinedepot.com/aquarium_heaters_won_brothers_pro-heat_titanium.asp?CartId=)

Note of caution: If temp probe falls out, it will keep running;:eek1:

My tank was at 86 for an hour after I knock it loose while play with the skimmer. I now have it zip tied. Don't trust the suction cup.

Drew

[Larry Waughon]

I use a EBO-JAGER and have been very happy with it.

[PatMayo]

Look at this thread, it starts as a poll, but it talks about different heaters and such. Really some good information here.

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=761362&highlight=best+heater

Regards,

Pat

[bertoni]

The Hagen Tronic heaters have the advantage of failing "off" rather than trying to cook the tank, IME. I use two heaters and a temperature controller in my display tanks because I don't trust heaters any more. I've tried a lot of brands: some Titanium models, Ebo-Jager, Tronic. I don't trust any of them.

[SDguy]

I too don't trust heaters. I use a controller. I like the titanium ones simply because they do not crack. I've managed to crack just about every glass heater I've ever owned, one way or another.

[ledford1]

I really like Finnex titanium heaters. I have two with the controllers. They are built tough. However, I'd say they are great for sumps but not for placement in the display tank simply because of looks - I wouldn't like having to see a couple of titanium rods every time I look in the tank.