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09/18/2017, 11:51 AM | #1 |
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Heaters 75 Gallon
Everything that i read says 250 is the size of the heater that is needed. But my question is if you run two heaters can you run two smaller heaters? Maybe run 2 - 200 size heaters. Trying to save to make room in the sump the 250 heater is much longer.
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09/18/2017, 12:15 PM | #2 |
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I think the 250 would be total watts so if you use 2 that would be 175 each. Also it depends on where you are and how cold it can get in the room with the tank. I use 2 50 watt heaters in my 42 gallon tank, but the temp on the room doesn't get much below 70 degrees. I have never had an issue keeping it above 76.8 which where the second heater kicks in.
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09/18/2017, 01:33 PM | #3 |
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Yes you can use 2 x 125W heaters..
Or 2 x 150W or 2 x 175W or 2 x 200W or whatever.. Its actually safer/better to use multiple heaters vs 1 larger one should a failure occur.. Not a bad idea to run them from an external controller too.. Heaters WILL fail.. Its just a matter of when.. https://www.amazon.com/Inkbird-Tempe...kbird+aquarium I HIGHLY recommend Eheim Jager or Aqueon Pro heaters only..
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09/18/2017, 02:22 PM | #4 |
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I run Aqueon Pro on my 72...two of the smaller ones instead of one 250, just in case one fails "on".
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09/18/2017, 04:09 PM | #5 |
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Heaters 75 Gallon
I am sorry I got the addition wrong that would have been 2 125 watt heaters instead of 1 250 watt. Also adding some form of secondary control should be a must.
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09/19/2017, 04:06 PM | #6 |
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Yes it's fine to ruin two heaters and is a good idea
for that size tank. That way you have a backup in case one fails on you. |
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