titanium heater ok?

[easye123]

Hey just had a quick question.

i just bought a 250w ViaAqua titanium tube heater for my 90g tank.

at first i was thinking it is metal so i couldnt put it in my reef tank that im starting.

is it safe to put in there or do i need to take it back and get something else?

any help would be great

Evan

[xtrstangx]

Titanium is one of two saltwater safe metals... no problem puting it in the tank.

FWIW, titanium and Stainless Steel 316 are the only metals 100% OK for saltwater

[reefD]

agreed but even stainless steel will have superficial rust over time also. some say its safe others say its not heres a qoute

I would think screws would rust and kill the tank over time? Again, it's "stainless" steel. Also, rust is an oxidized iron. Iron is beneficial to marine macroalgae--I add it to my tank. I am not aware of any documented harm from the metals that make up stainless steel. Here's a couple of web sites of interest:


from this site
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/pumptrouble.htm

[reefD]

ahh above post cleared that up...stainless steel 316 specifically is ok. great info xtrstangx

[reefD]

also titanium heaters are safe as i use them for years without issues. tanks keep flourishing!

[Konadog]

Titanium heaters don't have the problem that glass heaters have, glass breaks! :D Be sure to use a good controller for the heater so it doesn't over heat your tank one day.

[easye123]

ya it came with a controler.

what should i set it at? i dont really know what my 29 is set on