Fish tank Heaters...grrrr

[AgentX]

Can some one recommend the best heater I can get for my 29 gallon freshwater tank? I am currently using a Hydor Theo Heater meant for this size of a tank and I am very dissatisfied by it. It is a huge pain to use. It is always on, heating up the water even when the water reaches 80 degrees. I have it set on the lowest heating setting, but it still just keeps heating. *ALL* I have been struggling with heaters for years and I don't care about cost. (Well, sort of.)

 

[tom91970]

I use a 100w Visa-Therm Stealth for my 29 gal.

 

[MalcolmV8]

These heaters look very nice. Digital control and the price is right.

Finnex 150W Heater with Digital Controller - AquaCave

I'm gonna get the 300 watt version for my 90 gallon when the time comes.

Thanks
Malcolm

 

[cchase85]

Well, I have had good luck with the Visi-therm Stealth heaters and the Hydor Theo heaters.

I know the Stealths have lifetime warranty's on them.

 

[Dr_fish]

I would recomend the jager line of heaters. I think they are the best heaters out there. But there a little pricy

 

[AgentX]

Thanks, I ended up getting the Finnex 150W Heater

 

[TabMorte]

A lot of people like Stealth.

I've had great luck with Hagen's easy to use one:
Aquatic products

And it was cheap. I use their little 25W ones in the 5Gs too. The guy at my LFS suggested instead of buying a bigger one if I ever get a bigger tank instead of buying a bigger one to use two smaller heaters (that add up to the total wattage I want or a little more) on either end of the tank and that that will be more consistant through the water. Also i've found putting the heater right beside the filter is the best way to keep the heater water moving through the tank rather then pocketting in one corner.

 

[MalcolmV8]

Thanks, I ended up getting the Finnex 150W Heater

Cool let us know what you think of it. I'm also curious as to how far the controller unit goes from the tank, how long the cord is.