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Aquarium Temperature Controller - You Should Have One (And Why)

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An Aquarium Temperature Controller can be a life saver! We fish keepers have heard many stories of an aquarium heater failing causing aquarium temperature to either elevate or decrease to unsafe levels for our fish.
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@KaveManAquatics 4 года назад

Have you ever come home to find your tanks temp out of whack? I hope not, but if so share your experience with the rest of us! Don't forget to subscribe - ru-vid.com

@user-mo4wt9gk9y 2 года назад

New to this-bought 2 jolly heaters for 2 different 5 gallon betta tanks. I thought the heaters would automatically cut off and they obviously did not. Woke up to one tank over 90 degrees and the other almost 90 degrees.

@dgrant591 3 года назад

I've been in the hobby for decades and watched a lot of aquarium video's but this is the only one I've seen that describes this type of heater setup. It's such a great idea I don't know why other aquarium channels haven't mentioned it. I was using the Inkbird temperature controller with 2 three hundred watt heaters on my 240. As soon as I saw this, I got a two hundred watt and set it up as described. Let's hope I never have to find out if all three fail safes work. Thanks for the info.

@KaveManAquatics 3 года назад

That's awesome! Glad I was able to help!

@cichlidinsanity 2 года назад

I have inkbird controllers on all my tanks they worked very very well

@Zurflu Год назад

How do you recommend attaching the probe from the temp controller? Can it be submerged fully?

@NoNo-ce8xb 2 года назад

DAMN ! when did SINBAD ! start a fish channel ??!? SUBED !

@KaveManAquatics 2 года назад

🤣🤣 Thanks!

@stevenknapp2723 3 года назад

hey kev, wanted to say thanks for making these videos, my household has adopted our neighbors tank and fish. so watching your videos has definitely helped me when coming to maintain our new tank.

@KaveManAquatics 3 года назад

Thats awesome! Glad I can help! 😊

@quinnhawkinson894 3 года назад

I will be using this exact setup after watching your video. I have a 150 on order with two 300w and the inkbird.

@KaveManAquatics 3 года назад

Awesome, Glad I was able to help! 😊💪

@Unnaturalmethod 3 года назад

Thanks for all the info! We found a turtle baby turtle and gave it a home, then we gave it some fish friends and they are happy. Now we have a bigger tank and I want to make sure that their new home is ready b4 we move them in!!!!

@KaveManAquatics 3 года назад

Thats awesome, Glad I could help! 😊

@underthebus5801 3 года назад

Thank you for producing this video. Before watching, I took aquarium heating for granted. Now, after watching, I'm going to purchase a temperature sensor and secondary heater for my 180 gallon freshwater aquarium to ensure a failsafe heating system. I'll be reviewing your video a few more times until I completely understand the concept. Thanks again!

@KaveManAquatics 3 года назад

Best thing you can do for safety! So glad I could help out! 😊

@underthebus5801 3 года назад

@@KaveManAquatics After viewing your video numerous times, I think I got it! Question: Can a heater malfunction by staying on and heat aquarium water higher than what it is set for?

@KaveManAquatics 3 года назад

Under The Bus absolutely, that’s the whole point of this system. Having a back up sensor available to shut off a malfunctioning heater before it “cooks” your fish

@SnazzyCH1 7 месяцев назад

Found this video after looking for 'Aquarium Temperature Controller', I have always used 2 small heaters, but one recently broke (in the off position) so I am using a larger spare heater on its own and wanted an extra level of safety if that failed, this goes beyond that. I didn't think of putting the big one on the controller and leaving the small one as a back up on its own. I was going to buy another small heater and controller and run them both off the controller, now I just need to buy a controller. Great video thank you very much.

@christopherbarnes505 Год назад

Thank you very much for your information on heaters and you are one of the best aquarium RU-vidrs you explain things the way people can understand it better than other folks on here to me you do thank you very much I appreciate all the information and I'll help you give people especially me I've been in the aquarium about a little under a year now.🙂

@KaveManAquatics Год назад

Thank you so much for that positive feedback! Glad to hear the channel has been helpful for you! 😊💪

@christopherbarnes505 Год назад

@@KaveManAquatics your welcome

@JosephMBoyer 3 года назад

wow saved me money & time in this well explained video. I now have a 100watt heater running solo & 300watt running with a temperature controller. Heating a 55gal with 10gal overflow filter at 78f without me stressing while I'm at work. Thank you.

@KaveManAquatics 3 года назад

Glad I could help! 😊

@OregonFishingGuy 3 года назад

Hi Kev, I am a new subscriber to your channel. I just bought a 125 gallon tank that will be dedicated to Discus. I have already learned so much from you. Thanks for sharing your knowledgeable!👍

@KaveManAquatics 3 года назад

Awesome, thank you!

@ewald3730 3 года назад

Great video. Heater failure happend to my tank just 2 days ago. When feeding my African Cichlids early morning, I found the water temperature in my 800 liter tank (211 gallon) was 34.5c (94F). The heater was stuck on full blast. I am so glad I noticed it on time. Fish were still fine, actually they seemed as playful as ever... I installed now an Aqua Medic temperature controller with alarm, and a Aqua Medic titanium 300W heater. This should keep them safe!

@KaveManAquatics 3 года назад

Wow, glad you caught that in time!! Playful as ever means their metabolism was through the roof! Could have gone bad, so glad you noticed!

@3kingstaeshow 3 года назад

Thanks for the information, Devil! I’ve always felt so nervous about coming home to cooked fish. As soon as I watched this video, I went on Amazon, spent some cheese, and now my tank is set up just like you showed. Nice touch with the EGA and the bootcamp photo on your wall in your videos! Represent!

@KaveManAquatics 3 года назад

Awesome, glad to hear I was able to help! and Semper Fi Devil!! 😊💪

@dcphifer4307 Год назад

Thank you Kev for speaking a tad slowly add providing details and the image. I suffered a Post-Concussion Traumatic Brain Injury and although I am still healing, I still struggle at processing what others say to transfer that info to write down notes. I really appreciate it. GOD bless you.

@KaveManAquatics Год назад

My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁 Hope you get well soon!

@danhenick7028 6 месяцев назад

Omg yes you are the first one that I have watched that believes in two smaller heaters instead of one large heater.tthank you awesome

@KaveManAquatics 6 месяцев назад

My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful. 😊 BTW, you should check out my new Aquarium Keeping APP designed for beginners! - aquabuildr.com

@jjxtwo1 Год назад

Once you use one you can never go back! The Inkbird controllers with wifi are awesome.

@KaveManAquatics Год назад

Totally agree!

@Izrael1126 3 года назад

Thank you for all this info. I love my fish and want the best for them.

@KaveManAquatics 3 года назад

Glad to help

@mariapapademetri9297 3 года назад

Kev just ordered a controller and heater from your above links. Also some of the food additions to the fish that you recommended. I hope you get the commissions for it for all your efforts .

@KaveManAquatics 3 года назад

That’s awesome! Thanks for using my links I appreciate that! 😁

@FlowerPowerNZ Год назад

Thumbs up for your thoughts. Double thumbs up for acknowledging heaters can fail together, which is a distinct possibility especially if from the same batch.

@KaveManAquatics Год назад

Thank you! Glad you're finding the channel helpful! 😁💪

@Auroralotus22 2 года назад

I’m a little confused but it sounds like a great idea !

@erinmontgomery5842 6 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for this video. Sharing your knowledge has really helped me understand. After almost 30 years, I am just getting back into having a fish tank. I have a 66 gallon tank that was given to me. The heater (Aqueon, that has a dial on top) i just purchased is not keeping consistent temperatures. I have two seperate digital thermometers (battery operated so i wanted a back up). When i noticed the temp drop, I used my digital meat thermometer to test the water temp, incase the other thermometers were defective. I am now looking at changing the heating set up to digital with a backup scenario that you just described. What I am considering is: Main heater: hygger submersible double quartz 300 watt Controller: inkbird ITC 306T I am not sure what wattage or brand of digital heater back up heater to get for the second. I do travel, so i want a solid back up for this tank. Would it be best to get the same heater, just set the temps differently? What would you recommend? Thank you in advance for your time to help me out.

@rachmuffins7 2 года назад

This is pure genius. I feel like I'm watching a rocket scientist fix some crazy unexpected problem on the fly. 😄

@KaveManAquatics 2 года назад

🤣🤣 Glad you enjoyed it!

@terrymartins2552 3 года назад

I love the setup that you have described. Great way to keep my fish safe!!!

@KaveManAquatics 3 года назад

Glad to help

@davidfalgout7304 2 года назад

Hi CAVE MAN! AGAIN, MANY MANY THANKS FOR ALL THE helpful info! BY FAR THE BEST you tube for fish keeping!

@KaveManAquatics 2 года назад

Thank you bro, I really appreciate that! 😊

@blueprintbuildersllc9231 4 года назад

Always feared “cooking” my fish 😟 Thanks for the safety tips!

@KaveManAquatics 4 года назад

Lol, no problem.

@ravenscrochet1352 Год назад

I'm new to the Hobby and still have yet to buy a heater for my small 15 gallon. I have found many of your tips very useful thus far, your channel is awesome and I have subscribed.

@KaveManAquatics Год назад

Thank you! Glad you're finding the channel helpful! 😁💪

@dannyhyde7019 2 года назад

Had a Heater go bad in my Arowana tank last week. This is Great information. I plan on using this set-up in my larger tanks. Thanks for sharing

@KaveManAquatics 2 года назад

Glad it helped 😁

@shannonjones9344 Год назад

Very informative and helpful thank you!

@KaveManAquatics Год назад

My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁

@thejoyfulsound 2 месяца назад

Thanks Kev. This is good information. This clarifies the recommendation of redundancy that I’ve been implementing. By the way, I’ve been using the Aquatop brand of tank heaters. They have been phenomenally dependable. What do you think?

@natdizzle4259 10 месяцев назад

Really cool! This is so interesting I grow plants using aeroponics and fogponics I use all the same stuff redundantly as well even my foggers i run them half the size but twice as many.

@ivanalovemore1686 7 месяцев назад

I am going to go get another heater for my tank....you are amazing 🙂

@KaveManAquatics 7 месяцев назад

Always best to be safe rather than sorry! 💪

@DBrisky37 3 года назад

As an aviation junkie, I love the idea of redundancy. Great setup and I will implement this soon. Do you have any videos on lighting? (heard you mention in a video about the light switching to night mode) Also does it need to be full spectrum for plants?

@KaveManAquatics 3 года назад

Aviation lover myself! 😁 Plants should have full spectrum yes. I have a quick short video with the specific lights I use, check it out here - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2niyaPc9tNA.html

@DBrisky37 3 года назад

Awesome thank you.

@TwinTurboRamAir 2 года назад

Great video. This answered my questions on what to do about heater failures.

@KaveManAquatics 2 года назад

Thank you! Glad you're finding the channel helpful! 😁💪

@ezekielthornton5408 4 года назад

Wow! Great tips I need to get a temp. Unit. Just to be safe

@KaveManAquatics 4 года назад

Glad I could help! 😊

@paulrichardson2229 3 года назад

Best explanation i heard of having heater backup using the inkbird controler monitor, have to get a second smaller 200w heater now lol, as i have that exact setup with the 300w, love your ideas thankyou, makes perfect sense

@KaveManAquatics 3 года назад

Glad I could help! 😊

@haydenwyton8336 4 года назад

Another great video bro packed full of great info very helpful you just need to smile a little your doing great bro

@KaveManAquatics 4 года назад

Lol Thanks, you’re not the first to say that lol

@darthblunt3833 3 года назад

Great advice as always Kev. That is a great idea for temperature protection in the tank. Especially for this time of year when those heaters get worked overtime. Thanks for sharing. Happy Holidays bro!!!

@KaveManAquatics 3 года назад

Glad you found the tips helpful! Same to you bro! 😊

@Ace.G1 3 года назад

Hello, so I have the exact same temperature controller, but I keep getting the alarm like everyday that temperature dropped and is not staying on the same temperature at all

@KaveManAquatics 3 года назад

It could be the heaters you have connected to them. Make sure the temperature set on the heater itself is correct. Just because controller turns them on if sensor on heater is set to low heater itself wont turn on.

@650RepzOFC 3 месяца назад

Wanted to double check in the description the link for the inkbird temp controller is for the standard 308 model which says is for greenhouse and terrariums but there is a 308S model that is for aquariums I was just unaware if it would be ok in the water?

@RJohnson. Год назад

That was an awesome video Kev!

@KaveManAquatics Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it bro! 😁

@mareasmith5697 2 года назад

Hi Kev, I have recently found your channel, you make everything clear and very easy to understand. Great job. Roy

@KaveManAquatics 2 года назад

Thank you! Glad you're finding the channel helpful! 😁💪

@kakakid22 4 года назад

thanks for the tip love the aquarium behind you !

@KaveManAquatics 4 года назад

My pleasure...and thank you! 😊

@mikecasey7891 Год назад

Thanks!

@KaveManAquatics Год назад

My pleasure!! Thank you for the support! 😊💪

@QUASARFREAK 2 года назад

Thanks dude! great tips and very clear!

@KaveManAquatics 2 года назад

My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁

@billanderson2730 2 года назад

Great video on this subject. Want to go two heaters for a new 180 with sump. African Cichlids only. Confused on wattage to use. Plan to place one in sump and one in tank behind 3 D background. Thanks for your time.

@joephillipson7035 4 месяца назад

I have a question about temperature control using a controller. I was wondering of you could both install a heater and an inline chiller both on a controller?

@rachelle2032 2 года назад

Absolutely brilliant! Thank you so much for sharing this!

@KaveManAquatics 2 года назад

My pleasure! Glad you found it helpful 😊

@WeMustRebell 2 года назад

Fantastic video! Just what I was researching....great job!

@KaveManAquatics 2 года назад

Thanks, glad you found it helpful! 😁

@-Gunnarsson- 9 месяцев назад

iv had a handfull of regular heaters like eheim. They last a year or some time longer. Then it starts to rust and malfunction on the inside messing up the temp. its annoying to keep replacing those.

@willishalliii2350 4 года назад

Man, that is a great tip.

@KaveManAquatics 4 года назад

Thanks bro, and it can save your whole tank! 😊👍

@thejoyfulsound 2 месяца назад

Also Kev, I’m determined to keep tiger cichlids, which are more temperature sensitive, with my African cichlids. Any advice?

@cdropbox Год назад

This was super useful.

@KaveManAquatics Год назад

Thanks, glad you found it helpful!

@craighalcromb909 3 года назад

Hi Kev, I like the information you've provided here as I am new to the hobby and in the process of setting up my first large tank 150 gal. With most heaters just having a knob you turn until the light comes on how do you get them to the slightly higher and slightly lower settings that needed in this set up? Also with a 150 gal tank would it be okay to use two 300 watt heaters? I just want you to know how much you're appreciated as I have gain so much valuable information from many of your videos. Keep doing what your doing because you are a true Blessing... Thank you

@KaveManAquatics 3 года назад

Glad to know I've been able to help! Usually thats the only adjustment you have on the heater itself. But thats why a heater controller comes in handy. It has a digital display to set the desired temp.

@FISHFANTASY_ 8 месяцев назад

the problem arises when the heaters thermoatat fails and stays on. so its better to set the controller at a higher (max u wanna go) temperature than the heater. Therefore when the heater fails, we have a backup to shut the power off. there is more chance of the heater to fail than the controller.

@blakescarlett9049 3 года назад

Awesome video. Very informational

@KaveManAquatics 3 года назад

Glad you liked it

@thejoyfulsound 2 месяца назад

Kev, apparently it’s tank day. I have a lot of questions about fish keeping. I have 3 heaters in this tank. Unfortunately, I bought these heaters before watching this video and they are all capable of heating this tank by themselves. I bought the 3rd because it’s nearly impossible to read the set temperature and therefore set the desired temperature on the 1st 2. I set them all to eighty. The two usually don’t turn on. I don’t know if the 3rd is heating or not but, it says the tank temperature is 88+. The temperature outside today is 79. I don’t have the home heat on and I’m not cooking. Where’s this excess heat coming from?

@Mike-pc6ol 3 года назад

Thats really smart, iL do that once I upgraded to a bigger tank. great video! 😎

@KaveManAquatics 3 года назад

Thanks! 👍 Glad you found it helpful!

@PoppaJs 2 года назад

great input sir, thank you for this 💯 😮👌

@jimjennings1970 12 дней назад

Thats a great point but what do you do when the temp gets too high because its hot weather like 95 to 105

@KaveManAquatics 12 дней назад

I got you right here - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-WQi38WnHSlo.html

@jimjennings1970 12 дней назад

@KaveManAquatics I found this video very helpful and now my fish ate happy and healthy

@samsunnahar2683 3 года назад

While doing water changes I know it's not a good idea to keep the thermometer on, but my question is what if you are doing a maximum of 25% water change and the heater is submerged in water- can you keep the heater on?

@KaveManAquatics 3 года назад

Yup, as long as it stays submerged you’re good to go

@DAY-DAY-10 Год назад

Hey kev thank you for showing me this video, and thank you for all you knowledge, this is my first big tank and last unless I win the lottery then I'll go alot bigger lol. You have been a great help with my investigation on african cichlids, I'm also investing in an aquadecor background the one I picked was f1, man what an expensive hobby lol but fun though..

@jenniferrice5877 2 года назад

Fabulous content. Really good video.

@KaveManAquatics 2 года назад

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it! 😊

@charlottetaft3562 3 года назад

Just came across your channel and am a fan already! Question for you: I am a new fish tank owner and have a 55 gallon and tropical fish. What brand and wattage of heaters do I buy to set up what you have described in this video? My top fin heater that came with the tank doesn't seem to be heating the tank as much as the setting says it should.

@dcphifer4307 Год назад

Following

@eversky1365 2 года назад

Great addition!! Have you ever used the temp controller as the final kill safe?? Say setting the 200w at 76 the 300w at 78 and the temp controller at 82. This keeps the heaters working as designed up until the failure point and you still have master shut off control with your controller. I recently purchased a smart heater that allows remote monitoring, so I would want the heater powered on unless an issue raises.

@KaveManAquatics 2 года назад

I see the logic, that sounds like it would work great as well! 👍

@Zurflu Год назад

I was wondering the same thing about having the controller be the final sensor instead of the initial, think that's how I'll do mine too!

@brianmurphy1867 10 месяцев назад

I like you Man thank you for your tips!

@KaveManAquatics 10 месяцев назад

I appreciate that! 😊💪

@mantioneg 2 года назад

Ok that sounds awesome. Example 400 gallon tank. 1 300 watt heater set to 80 temp control 76 and standalone 200 watt set to 72 sounds about right.

@KaveManAquatics 2 года назад

Perfect

@mantioneg 2 года назад

Awesome. Thank you. Keep up the good work. Love your videos. Thank you for all you do with providing all your knowledge in this hobby. This will be my first Saltwater adventure coming up soon. I'M EXCITED BUT I'M HAVE PATIENCE 👍🙏

@smilinglizard1248 4 года назад

Good video man but I got a question. That 75 tank you have at the start has a good number of cichlids but how do you know when to stop adding more fish? I got a 55 tank with some cichlids, freshwater sharks and some other random little guys and I don’t know when I should stop. Thanks for the videos!

@KaveManAquatics 4 года назад

Lol, that’s a great question. There is no standard number as they all grow differently, eat and poop differently. In my opinion it depends on your maintenance consistency. If you can only do 1 water change per week then by the end of the week you shouldn’t reach a nítrate level that’s harmful for your fish. If you do then you either need to do more maintenance or lighten up the bio-load...it’ll take you some experimenting to see what fits your style.

@smilinglizard1248 4 года назад

KaveMan Aquatics alright then, thanks

@darnleycampbell8281 Год назад

What do you do if your temp is higher than it should be

@KaveManAquatics Год назад

Float some bottles of ice! Search “kaveman summer” for a great video. 😁

@HawkRealtor 3 года назад

Great explanation

@KaveManAquatics 3 года назад

Glad you liked it

@blynch8740 2 года назад

Very good info.

@KaveManAquatics 2 года назад

Glad you liked it

@taralynn3212 Год назад

I got my tempature contoller..I have a 5 gallon tank and have a really good 50w hygger heater that keeps the temp almost perfect....I purchased a second one if for some reason it dies...my question is I'm having a hard time finding another mini heater that works...can I use the one I bought as a back up even though it's equal to my main heater?

@Aquatic_Operator 4 года назад

Informative video! Definitely considering getting a temperature controller now.

@KaveManAquatics 4 года назад

Thanks!, And yea thats a great idea lol

@lukematthias9061 5 месяцев назад

Here’s a question……a 3d background isn’t currently in the budget but want my heaters to not be as visible. Instructions say not to lay the heater horizontally. Am I still able to lay them horizontally and still get good results as I have 3 heaters in my 125?

@KaveManAquatics 5 месяцев назад

Don't know which heaters you're using but I've never had a problem with my heaters laying horizontally.

@bharathreddy971 2 года назад

Bro can you please make another video explaining it with demo please 🙏 it will make all of us understand better!

@KaveManAquatics 2 года назад

I will add that to my list 😊

@KatMindenhall 3 года назад

Seriously brilliant, thanks for saving my future a$$!

@KaveManAquatics 3 года назад

lol, My pleasure! 😊

@KatMindenhall 3 года назад

@@KaveManAquatics Hey can I ask you - some say don't get an overpowered heater because it could fry your tank badly if it stays on. Some say get an overpowered heater so that it doesn't have to come on and off as much and wears out slower. Do you think heater one should be rated for the tank size, or can it be rated up? Thanks!!!

@vsslr5000 10 месяцев назад

Hi kev, I started a new 4x2x2 tank a few weeks ago. Have driftwood, 30kg of white gravel and a few rocks. The tank still has a excessive amount of white gravel dust in it. Can i remove and wash the gravel without starting the cycle again, or should i just gravel vac and wait it out?

@BadKittyNoMilk Год назад

Can anyone help? Our tank water is above the heater setting , it gets hot in our house during the summer. The heater will not maintain the temperature. How can I keep the water the same all year long? Most videos talk about the water cooling down and the heaters not keeping the tank water warm enough. I’m having the opposite issue thanks

@808fbi6 2 года назад

I have a 20 gallon fish tank and have a goldfish and black moore. Idk if I need a temperature heater.

@bodarville4699 3 года назад

Awesome information bro

@KaveManAquatics 3 года назад

Thanks, Glad you enjoyed it!

@Ymatos09 4 года назад

Great vid!

@KaveManAquatics 4 года назад

Thanks 😊

@lifezbeautufil1 9 месяцев назад

Hi kave can you please help me with temperature issue. I use eheim thermocontrol for my 42 gallon tank. Until last week it was alright as my thermo was maintaining and cutting off but now since it has gooten very cold here in london my thermometer is struggling to reach desired temperature so in that case its always on and not cutting off. Should i lower the range by 1 degree? Any suggestions kave. Please help.

@shawnseely5851 4 года назад

Great video and advise

@KaveManAquatics 4 года назад

Thanks Shawn! 😊

@christinemurray2455 8 месяцев назад

My betta has worms in his tank how do we treat the fish?? Were cleaning his tank

@davefortinojr. 5 месяцев назад

What do you have the continous heat time set at. Its default at 6 hours? Do you turn that off? To zero? Or?

@KaveManAquatics 5 месяцев назад

Turn that off. I dont use that feature at all. BTW, I appreciate your support through the membership! 😁💪

@Mr_Meeseeksthe1 4 месяца назад

Hii is it even better if i put 2 temperature controller inkbirds on both heaters so its kinda dubble triple safe or is that just overkill?

@williambaldwin7611 3 месяца назад

Another cheap option...especially for those that use homeassistant. You can purchase a shelly uni board and use several DS18B20 temp sensors. Total price of $20. Then you can use home assistant to control your heaters based on the sensors. You can even do it without HA if you use the relay on the uni for your heaters. Then you can just use the shelly app. Just thought I'd throw a cheaper option out there. Oh...you'll need an altoids case or something to house the circuit board.

@MrPentagram76 Год назад

This is great!! I love your videos. Very informative. I have a 75 gallon tank with a 300w and 100w as a backup. Will the 100w work as a backup or should I go bigger?

@KaveManAquatics Год назад

The 100 W backup will do fine! Glad I could help 😁

@maribelciancio9770 Год назад

Hello Kev! I'm searching for help, I can't seem to find a simple answer anywhere else. I quarantined one of my dying goldfish in a 3 gallon tank. I placed an air stone in there for oxygen for fish. Basically the fish is slowing down and even slow breathing, I can tell she's going to go soon if i dont do something. I just wanted to know what temputure would be good to keep this quarantined fish in. And also if there are any other tips to keep her alive and help heal her back to health would be appreciated ♡♡

@christianmatos5112 4 года назад

Thanks for that tip!

@KaveManAquatics 4 года назад

Glad to help 😊

@markarnold9237 2 года назад

Hi Kev, Your channel has been more than helpful to me in setting up my next tank. I need a setup as you show in this video because a heater failure caused me to lose all my fish in a 55-gallon community tank. It was sad. I'm now going to try my hand at African Cichlids and your guidance makes it very clear how to have a successful setup. I'm starting a 65-gallon tank with the equipment suggestions you've made in your videos. I bought an Oase Thermo 850 with a 400W heater in the canister filter. Do you recommend a 200W secondary heater?

@andrewgetty9478 3 года назад

I have two titanium heaters on a temperature controller ??

@KaveManAquatics 3 года назад

Nice!

@top_mf_n_here1806 3 года назад

@@KaveManAquatics Putting two heaters on 1 controller is fine or works?

@awilderireland Год назад

What the Feck are you talking about?? Just kidding! I've watched a few videos on this topic but yours is by far the best. Very informative and well explained. I'm returning to the hobby after many years. I always used two heaters but controllers weren't a thing back then. So now I'm ready to rock...

@KaveManAquatics Год назад

Glad it was helpful! Welcome back! 😊💪

@mrspoon1259 Год назад

Where would be a good placement for the temp control probe?

@KaveManAquatics Год назад

Doesnt really matter as long as its not right next to any heater. The heater may cause an increase in temp readings.

@drewnapoleons4569 3 года назад

What do you use to heat your 210?

@KaveManAquatics 3 года назад

These - kavemanaquatics.com/product-category/equipment/heaters/

@drewnapoleons4569 3 года назад

Aweomse thank you

@bigatya Год назад

Hey Kev, You always provide great information. I just bought a temperature controller , I plug the bigger heater in the controller and use the smaller heater has a standalone is this correct.

@KaveManAquatics Год назад

That would be an excellent set up, yes sir! 💪

@Grishaber05 Год назад

Do you do the same thing for your 200 gallon? And are you using 2 500w heaters?

@kathleenmonsegue9700 2 года назад

What if its a Coldwater tank that holds goldfish? I have bad air conditioning in my house and it gets super hot inside...sometimes triple digits. I have a vivosun brand thermostat how do I connect that to the fans hooked up to my tank?

@KaveManAquatics 2 года назад

I dont think it works in reverse. The controller only kicks on when temperature is lower than the setting, not higher than the setting.

@WorldAquariumSingapore 4 года назад

nice info there :D "D cheers

@KaveManAquatics 4 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it! 😊

@dennispetrucelli8783 2 года назад

Hi Kev Great videos Have you ever used an external inline heater? I learn a lot from your videos

@KaveManAquatics 2 года назад

Nope I never have. Glad you're enjoying the channel 😊

@Giobemo 2 года назад

Hmmm... Wouldn't you want the backup heater to be 300w too though? It seems far more likely that the first one will fail, and the 2nd one will need to heat the tank by itself and not be powerful enough to do that (if it's underpowered) than both are going to simultaneously fail and the 2nd one will be stuck on. I guess it depends how cold your room is and how long it will be before you're going to notice. People who keep their home at 72 and are home all the time will need to do differently than people who have their house at 50-55 while.they are gone all day at work.