New 90g Tank

[newfishaddict]

Hi will I need two in line heaters for a 90g tank? I have heard that having two heaters is recmmend for larger tanks?

Any major problems with inline heaters?

Thanks for any help

 

[chibi]

Depends on the shape of the tank. If it is wide, then I'd put two weaker heaters on each side. It is is tall, I'd stick a big on in the middle. That's just me, though... I'm not a huge expert on heaters. I do know that they get hot very easily and the heat distributes in a circular pattern. By putting two weak heaters on the sides of a long tank, you'll have a more even distribution of heat.

 

[skiltrip]

with a 90g, i'd probably use two heaters. it will keep temp more consistent throughout the tank, and having a backup heater in case one ever should fail while you are away, out, sleeping, vacation, whatever is never a bad idea.

 

[newfishaddict]

with a 90g, i'd probably use two heaters. it will keep temp more consistent throughout the tank, and having a backup heater in case one ever should fail while you are away, out, sleeping, vacation, whatever is never a bad idea.

Thanks, I was thinking about a heater in my filter lines so you cant see it in the tank...is having two of these "normal" practice?

 

[Tolak]

I've heard of using two if you have two canister filters on a large tank. Using two in the same line means the first will be doing all the work, the second will sense the warmer water, and hardly run at all. I guess you could set the first one a little cooler, sort of a pre-heater for the second.

The idea behind using two conventional heaters in a tank is to prevent cool & hot spots, though this isn't a problem with adequate circulation. It's also a safety measure, using two heaters that add up to the proper wattage for the tank. If one goes down & doesn't heat, the other can keep the tank at a reasonable temperature. If one sticks on, the other will cut out. With the one undersized heater constantly on you have a lesser chance of "boiled fish"

 

[newfishaddict]

I've heard of using two if you have two canister filters on a large tank. Using two in the same line means the first will be doing all the work, the second will sense the warmer water, and hardly run at all. I guess you could set the first one a little cooler, sort of a pre-heater for the second.

The idea behind using two conventional heaters in a tank is to prevent cool & hot spots, though this isn't a problem with adequate circulation. It's also a safety measure, using two heaters that add up to the proper wattage for the tank. If one goes down & doesn't heat, the other can keep the tank at a reasonable temperature. If one sticks on, the other will cut out. With the one undersized heater constantly on you have a lesser chance of "boiled fish"

Thanks Tolak!
I have very significant circulation; I have found the plants love it too. I like to have two or three powerheads about 4,5 and 6 inches of the substrate(low setting , ~40gph). In my 90g this creates an area where water is very calm behind a massive piece of Malaysian bog wood but the water is moving fast elsewhere. It creates the perfect territorial spaces for the fish I intend to keep.