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Cheap heaters

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by tangman, Apr 7, 2016.

  1. Apr 7, 2016 #1
    tangman

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    Never buy a cheap heater! I had one stick on my QT tank today and killed six yellow tangs, one large majestic rabbit fish and lavender tang

    Thanks Marineland
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    I guess that's my fault for going cheap. Makes me think I should buy an Apex for my Display tank
     
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  2. Apr 7, 2016 #2
    MadCityReefer Madison

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    Sorry for loss, that really sucks! Marineland has never been known for guality. I recommend a separate thermostat just incase of these circumstances.
     
  3. Apr 7, 2016 #3
    abower Ryan, Ia

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    Crazy how you can get a Jagger for few bucks less than marine land and it's 4 times the product. But yea, def peace of mind to have a controller to regulate the temps. Nothing like a system with double fail-safe
     
  4. Apr 8, 2016 #4
    geodehunter Hamilton, Il

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    Sorry for the loss of your fish. That really bites. I know I use Eheim/Ebo Jager heaters. I personally have not had any problems with them.
     
  5. Apr 8, 2016 #5
    tangman

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    I have used a lot of heaters over the years did not like setting up the jager
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    But jager never let me down
     
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  6. Apr 8, 2016 #6
    tangers Ankeny

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    Ehiem jager is all I will use also ...and only on a controller/apex.
     
  7. Apr 8, 2016 #7
    mxrcr

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    Eheim for me as well. No problems yet!!
     
  8. Apr 9, 2016 #8
    Bronsonsfish

    Bronsonsfish Inactive User

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    Marina is hagen made. Always super reliable and only $20 for a 300w

    I dislike everything marineland. Their filters may last forever but their politics is bad stuff.
     
  9. Apr 9, 2016 #9
    tangman

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    I do like the tanks Marineland make black silicone and corner overflows have 4' 150 gallon
     
  10. Apr 12, 2016 #10
    Sponge Marshalltown, IA

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    With the size of your tank and the investment you will have in it, I would suggest the Apex and as much redundancy as possible;)
     
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