Heater placement

[Ab129]

So I just got 2 jaeger 200W heaters for my 75 gal
I planned to keep both in my ruby 30 sump.
Because the heaters are so long I would have to just lay them diagonally across the center section of the sump. I couldn't mount them with the suction cups.
Would this setup be ok or should I go with the next smaller size heaters which I believe are 2 inches shorter?
Thanks for any advice.

 

[hann1bal]

I run mine the same way without issue (for same reason).

Just make sure the correct portion is properly under water.


If you have ones that fit - it is better though since you will have easier time with maintenance but otherwise it should be fine.

 

[cincyjim]

I have to do the same thing and haven't had any issues with doing so.

 

[Ab129]

Thanks for the replies.
I'll stick with what I have.

 

[hkgar]

Unless the heater is NOT fully submersible they can lie on there side under water with no problems. I have 3 in my tank (sump) that way.

 

[Lsufan]

I think most people who have jaeger heaters place them in a similar fashion because they are so long. With a lot of people having a 9" or 10" deep sump, u don't have much of a choice

 

[SycoCell]

I have one heater in each of my two overflows. Used to have them in the sump but since ran out of space.

 

[Civicman86]

Count me in as another that has them diagnal in the sump.

 

[Ab129]

Thanks again for all replies.
Got my Carib sea rock and gyre pump today
Gettin close!
After I set up my rock my next purchase will actually be salt!!
(Then I will be posting 50 questions about cycling )