My new early xmas present from my Mrs
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Wow...you have a wife who supports your hobby. Most members have to get approval from the Mrs before getting more tanks.
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LOL, not me, she fully supports it, she loves them too.
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I just looked up heater requirements for a 50-60 gallon tank and it looks like you are pushing the upper end for your heater as your 240 liter tank equates to 63.4 gallons.
Recommendations for a 50-60 and it shows 200W.
Recommendations for a 75-100 gallon tank is 250W-300W.
So your 200W would do the job but would work hard likely shortening its longevity. Going with the ratio shown in the following link you should have a 221.9W heater which, of course, you won't find. I would personally consider a second heater but getting an additional 100W unit would probably do just fine and cost less.
www.fishlaboratory.com
Recommendations for a 50-60 and it shows 200W.
Recommendations for a 75-100 gallon tank is 250W-300W.
So your 200W would do the job but would work hard likely shortening its longevity. Going with the ratio shown in the following link you should have a 221.9W heater which, of course, you won't find. I would personally consider a second heater but getting an additional 100W unit would probably do just fine and cost less.
Aquarium Heater Guide (Aquarium Heater Size Chart) - Fish Laboratory
Maintaining proper temperature in an aquarium is very important for the well-being of your fish. An aquarium heater ensures that the water temperature is
www.fishlaboratory.com
Thanks, I think i'll just grab thee 300w in that case a pull the other one out, this is what ive got at the moment, the 300w is only £2 more expensive https://www.fishkeeper.co.uk/aqua-range-lcd-smart-heaterI just looked up heater requirements for a 50-60 gallon tank and it looks like you are pushing the upper end for your heater as your 240 liter tank equates to 63.4 gallons.
Recommendations for a 50-60 and it shows 200W.
Recommendations for a 75-100 gallon tank is 250W-300W.
So your 200W would do the job but would work hard likely shortening its longevity. Going with the ratio shown in the following link you should have a 221.9W heater which, of course, you won't find. I would personally consider a second heater but getting an additional 100W unit would probably do just fine and cost less.
Aquarium Heater Guide (Aquarium Heater Size Chart) - Fish Laboratory
Maintaining proper temperature in an aquarium is very important for the well-being of your fish. An aquarium heater ensures that the water temperature is
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Good luck. 
I hope it all works out well for you. Don't trash the 200W, keep it as a backup.
I hope it all works out well for you. Don't trash the 200W, keep it as a backup.
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