Best Heater

[DouglasTiede]

Time to tell me what you feel is "THE BEST HEATER" on the market.

I want a submersible, shatter proof, truly reliable and extremely safe heater. I am tired of them shorting, breaking, and going out after about 2 years.

Please give me your feedback.

 

[Sisterlimonpot]

I'm interested in opinions on this subject as well. Bump

 

[Overland04]

Ive used this one since I started the hobby in '91. The design has changed over the years but I have had this actual heater in my fresh water setup when I was a kid and I use it to date on my reef tank.

 

[Jerry Gonzales]

I have had the two same Won titanium heaters since my glass ones shattered in my tank when I moved into my new house. That has been seven years now and they work great.

 

[cateyes]

i have used tronic and finnex over the years, FW and salt, with no problems...

 

[THE ROOK]

I also run a Won titanium tube. It's got a few years on it. I feel the key is to stay away from glass & also get a unit with remote dial/thermostat. Why submerse the electronics. That's my take on why so many fail.

I wouldn't trust any heater, really. Mine is set a few degrees above my ACjr controller. Good to have a backup.

 

[Reef'in Colorado]

I have had 2 Won Titanium heaters crap out on me after less than 1 year. I have used at least 25 Ebo Jager heaters over the years, not a single failure...they are the $hit.

Extra thick glass too...never had one break.

 

[mille239]

I use Finnex titanium heaters, controlled by a Ranco temp. controller. Very reliable.

Heaters:
https://diyreef.authsecure.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=76&products_id=674

Controller:
https://diyreef.authsecure.com/shop...d=212&osCsid=2242213a82b0bd39a6933ae28595d0ab

 

[zenzence]

I use jager and stealth, never had problem with jager in over 5 years but new to stealth. A temp controller is the way to go if you got a few bucks laying around

 

[DouglasTiede]

Thanks for all the great advice.

 

[snorvich]

If you want to sleep well at night, add a ranco controller to whatever heater you like. When a heater fails, it is usually the control mechanism and it often fails in the on position, cooking your tank.