Velcroflyer
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My heater just exploded in my tank. Is there any type of chemical or anything that need to worry about inside of the glass tube? I got all of the glass out but there is burning smell and the tank is clouded up.
Help w/ heater
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Velcroflyer
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OK, thanks. It scared the S**T out of me when it went. What are some good titanium heaters and what wattage for a 24g?
waterfaller1
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Sorry, but yes glass heaters have copper in them which can crash your tank. I would suggest a full and entire water change and run some fresh carbon. My titanium in the 75 is a Finnex, I have also heard Won Bros. are good. I would think a heater in the 50-75 wt range should be appropriate...the heater box will be marked with a range that it is made for.
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Velcroflyer
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Thanks Carole,
I'm in NY right now so a water change will have to wait unitl I return. I will have my wife keep close eye on the system until I get back. I did check it early this morning before I left and everything looked OK.
I'm in NY right now so a water change will have to wait unitl I return. I will have my wife keep close eye on the system until I get back. I did check it early this morning before I left and everything looked OK.
Pacific Reefs
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Good link Carole. Thanks! Good luck Velcro hope the tank does well. BTW the gigas is getting bigger!!!!
Wow, really?? I am so off...how much would I need for a 55 gallon?? Thanks.
waterfaller1
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Some people like to run two heaters in bigger systems..in case one gives out. In my 75 I have a 300 wt. titanium. I would think a 250 would do for a 55.
Stoney Mahony
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Try JSK heaters ...titanium so no glass and are pretty reliable. They work on controlers so they are also very easy to set exactly where you want. 
