Camo Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 Hey What heater is better to use in a 4ft tank, a 200w or a 300w. I am not sure on the brand yet. Something from AOA probably. Cheers Cameron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 if it's a std 4'er a 200w will do the job going by the 1w/1l rule of thumb That said, a 300w will do the job & not be on as long doing it, though if it sticks on it'll cook your fish in less time. have I helped or just confused you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulochromis Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 I'm setting a 4x14(W)x18(H) up at the moment. The plan is to use two 200W heaters in the winter, and take one out during the summer. I'm going with 200W, because I already have one. Otherwise, I'd probably go for 2x100W. HTH Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D6C1 Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 Is it a standard 4footer camo? Either way I would go with 300W. Stays on less. And if you are going to only have 1 heater in there, go for a reliable brand IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camo Posted April 25, 2006 Author Share Posted April 25, 2006 Hey No, no ash you have not confused me mate. Yes i am deciding on which wattage to go with. They are standard 4fts (200L). So yes going by the 1W per 1L it should do it fine should it not? Cheers Cameron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camo Posted April 25, 2006 Author Share Posted April 25, 2006 Hey What would be a reliable brand toufic? Cheers Cameron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r.d.m Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 ive got 300's in my 4 footers ,as toufic said being bigger they stay on for a shorter period and therefore cycle faster therefore less likely to stick on(if that makes sense) although ive had 2 aqua one heaters that have failed stuck off which is safer, i now get in the habit of putting the back of my hand against the tank when feeding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wui39 Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 Hey What would be a reliable brand toufic? Cheers Cameron ← Eheim, Tronic, Sicce..... Take your pick! Go the 2 x 200W if you can afford it otherwise 1 300W will do the trick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D6C1 Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 I use eheim Jager running my 6x2x2! Love it. Even at the other end of the tank, its still exactly what I set the temp to be! The other that lives up to the job for me is a 200W aqua clear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camo Posted April 25, 2006 Author Share Posted April 25, 2006 Hey Is there an online store or something where i can get these eheim jagers from? Cheers Cameron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D6C1 Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 Try our sponsers. Auburn has them cheap. I think wayne from extreme has a special on .. from memory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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