Duff0712 Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 I had a couple inexpensive heaters (tetra) for awhile in my 5g tanks and i took them out during the summer as it was getting too warm in my tank (think i lost a couple shrimp because of how warm it was). Now with my new tanks and all w/o heaters the temperature in the tanks is around 60F. I have 2 5g's a 12g and a 20gL. should i put a heater in them? I feel like its just going to keep getting colder. What do you guys think? (I'm keeping crystals mostly) -Duffy edit: they weren't marina, the heaters are tetra (i do have 1 jager for my 20g) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StayMotivated Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 Are the Tetras adjustable? If not, I think I have the same kind and a few hobbyists on TPT told me they're set at a temperature that is a bit warm for CRS. I'll check back later tonight to make sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duff0712 Posted November 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 the ones I have are not adjustable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquariumlover10 Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 I wouldntif not ajustable, you could try and putting a desk lamp shining into them kinda close to water to help, maybe more then getting ajustable ones but if you have some it'll work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rostick555 Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 Yeah any light source would help a little but I would put a small adjustable heater in there at least for the night as that is probably the coldest time for them. Ideally I wouldn't go below 68f. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duff0712 Posted November 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 Yeah any light source would help a little but I would put a small adjustable heater in there at least for the night as that is probably the coldest time for them. Ideally I wouldn't go below 68f. ok then i'll probably get a heater. my temp is quite below that. Any smaller adjustable heaters anyone knows of? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyeGuy411 Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 I personally really like Cobalt Neo Therm heaters. Thery are a little pricey but worth every penny. They sell a 25w unit that works great for small tanks aroung 5g and under. The heater is a solid flat plastic blade looking thing so no chance of cracking it. Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryboy12484 Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 Im gonna try control my temps with the temperature of my room. So far so good my tanks are hanging out around 70, temps were below freezing this am and everything was still good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyeGuy411 Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 I have a 1.75g planted bowl on my desk at work without a heater. It always stays a perfect 70. I have 8 Sakura Fire Reds in it and every female i have 5 out of the 8 are all berried. They seem to be doing great at that temp. I had considered a heater but for the tiny size of the bowl it would take up a lot of real estate. You should be fine if your room temp stays consistent. Ryan Soothing Shrimp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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