Rena Smartheaters

[Cocomojo]

Looking at getting a different heater for the new tank. It has a Rena XP2 canister filter and I was looking at these. Can get them for around $30 from amazon.com

http/www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?...r:referralID=NA

 

[Mikaila31]

I've got one on my 55gal tank. I like it alot and have not had any problems with it. I am using it attached to the filter. I needed something that wouldn't burn my rubber eels like the glass ones did, haven't had any issues with them getting burnt with the smartheater. The only thing I'm still working on is remembering to unplug it for water changes, my old heater automatically turned off when the water dropped. The rena doesn't, so I had to make a note for myself and tape it to the hood

Edit: You get a better deal at petsolutions.com. Here I got my heater from them and placed a couple orders and have always been happy with their service.

 

[AdAndrews]

i have a 50w version for my 35litre dp tank.. i think its good, in build its extreemly strong, it goes to what temp its set at, and it looks quite good, its only let down is the sheer size of it.

 

[BigC]

I am using one (200w) in a marine environment and they are up to the task
Robust, sturdy build quality but you need to have a good flow around them.
Regards
BigC

 

[oakey]

I use a Rena 150watt Smart Heater, attached to the intake of my external Eheim filter. Extremely pleased with it. It looks good, produces an even distribution of heat throughout the water (if using with an external filter) and so far has been very reliable for me. It's also ceramic (instead of glass), and consequently very hard to break.
In response to another earlier post, the Smart Heaters DO have a internal switch-off mechanism to prevent overheating if taken out of the water (or if the water level drops whilst you are doing a water change). I still try and remember to switch it off whilst doing a water change though - but don't always remember, so this is a great safety feature. I once forgot to switch off an old glass heater when doing a water change and it overheated and cracked when the water level dropped - not a good day!
Anyway, I highly recommend the Smart Heater - it'll fit easily onto the inlet of your Rena external XP2 too.