Broken Heater

[Boxergirl]

Hi my heater in my 16 gal tank broke tonight it was 200 watt, the only spare I had was a 50 watt which I have put in the tank hoping it will do the trick until I can get one tomorrow please can anyone advise what make I should get as my heater was very old and as there are many brands on the market I am confused as what to buy I want a good brand that has a thermastat control.

 

[Byron]

My most recent heater purchase was an Eheim Jager heater.

 

[GobyMaster11276]

Something you should consider is getting two lower power heaters instead of one large one. For instance, buy two 100 watt heaters, rather than a new 200 watt one. This will not only mean that, in the case one breaks, you still have something running, but that you can distribute heat better in your tank.

 

[seangee]

Hi my heater in my 16 gal tank broke tonight it was 200 watt, the only spare I had was a 50 watt which I have put in the tank hoping it will do the trick until I can get one tomorrow please can anyone advise what make I should get as my heater was very old and as there are many brands on the market I am confused as what to buy I want a good brand that has a thermastat control.

50W is fine for a 16G.

 

[Boxergirl]

Thank you for your advice, the 50 watt seems to be doing the job but I will buy another as back up. Many thanks.