Joelay Posted May 17, 2004 Report Share Posted May 17, 2004 Hey Everbody. as i said in the welcome forum, i got the job and therefore i am getting an aquarium. I found a tank which i am testing for leaks. Its Dimensions are: Width = 76cm Depth = 30cm Height = 39cm Volume = 90L or 20Gallons(UK) or 23Gallons(US) or 18,260 Teaspoons I would like to know who are the best Brands and Models of things like heaters, Filters, Lighting etc. It will be a planted tank and to begin with i will get a catfish or two, then add some more slowly as the tank finishes cycling. Any Help welcome. Thanx Joel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish_Tank Posted May 18, 2004 Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 for your size tank, i would use a HOB filter...penguin bio wheel, acua clear ect. jagar heaters are pretty much top of the line....but rather expensive. I use via aqua heaters. I recomend getting a fully submergable heater try get a twin tube fluro light hood. it should give enough light to keep most plants and a school of corys would look cool...just don't try to start yopur tank with panda corys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breakaway Posted May 18, 2004 Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 Hey Everbody. as i said in the welcome forum, i got the job and therefore i am getting an aquarium. I found a tank which i am testing for leaks. Its Dimensions are: Width = 76cm Depth = 30cm Height = 39cm Volume = 90L or 20Gallons(UK) or 23Gallons(US) or 18,260 Teaspoons I would like to know who are the best Brands and Models of things like heaters, Filters, Lighting etc. It will be a planted tank and to begin with i will get a catfish or two, then add some more slowly as the tank finishes cycling. Any Help welcome. Thanx Joel Welcome to fish keeping, Joel Here's Some prices 150w Aqua One Heater ($ 34.95) Shark 2 filter (About $60 I think) Light Hoods - Really expensive in pet shops, Best to look around for 2nd hand ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joelay Posted May 18, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 Well the tank's Still here this morning so it hasn't exploded or leaked. Thanx For the feedback, mostplaces suggested a 100W Heater for 50 -100L Tanks and i figured i'd get a 150W To be on the safe side. was jus worried iit might be a bit much. I have a hood, its plastic and has a set of clips in which i will remove and replace with a double. If the price bets too high, for the seperate parts, i am going to get a new tank which comes with everything for £115. then i'll upgrade as i get money. then i can use the old equptment in this old tank and have 2 Tanks (OH-NO....MTS....Kicking...in....Can't....Resist) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimera Posted May 18, 2004 Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 usually best to get a slightly over-rated heater for your tanks size - they typically last longer coz its not continually cycling on/off. errr.... 115 pounds? thats like $350 - best you start using the $ sign - or are you actually in england?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted May 18, 2004 Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 Actually, it's the other way around, slightly underrated would tend to cycle less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimera Posted May 18, 2004 Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 errrr, a bigger wattage heater than your tank requires - am i getting my "rated" around the wrong way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris.L Posted May 18, 2004 Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 Actually, it's the other way around, slightly underrated would tend to cycle less. A 50W heater, working on a tank that requires 100W would work more than a 150W heater in a tank that needed only 100W.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted May 18, 2004 Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 Yeah, it would work less, but cycling is turning on and off, not being on constantly. 50 watts on a tank that needs 100 watts wouldn't cycle at all, it would be on constantly. So would 100 watts. 150 would turn on for a while, then off for a little while, on for a while, off. 200 would be on for half as long, off for the same amount of time. 250 would be on for 1/3rd the time, off for the same amount of time. Uhhh...Anyway, the closer you get to the exact number the longer the heater will be on and the less it will cycle. That being said, I have 300s in all my tanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimera Posted May 18, 2004 Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 advantages/disadvantages both ways - you dont want a smaller heater struggling to maintain temperature on a cold winter night!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Holiday Posted May 18, 2004 Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 A 300 watt heater in a rather small tank keeps the temp inconsistant, it heats to rapidly and unless you like boiled fish for breakfast I wouldn't suggest it! :-? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimera Posted May 18, 2004 Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 i dont mean putting a 300 watt heater in a gold fish bowl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breakaway Posted May 18, 2004 Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 Long Story Short: Get a 150w Heater. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joelay Posted May 18, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 usually best to get a slightly over-rated heater for your tanks size - they typically last longer coz its not continually cycling on/off. errr.... 115 pounds? thats like $350 - best you start using the $ sign - or are you actually in england?! Yes i do live in england and theres a new setup for £115, so i suppose it is about $350 (Rip-off Britan) It comes with a 100L tank i think, maybe a bit more and a filter, Double Lights, Heater, and i think fake plants. If you'd prefer (You probably Would) I'll try and convert prices to $$$. :D I also wanted to say that i will be getting the new tank because i checked the tank properly this morning and it has leaked around the back, so it is now going to house my girlfriend's Tortoise. I am going to upgrade the heater and stuff slowly probably, i mite try and get a deal in the shop to upgrade the heater. :D :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joelay Posted May 18, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 OK I jus checked on XE.com. £115 = 203 USD I dnt no if it is USD you use in New zealand??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted May 18, 2004 Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 We have our own monetary system. We do not use US dollars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted May 19, 2004 Report Share Posted May 19, 2004 Hi Joel - surprisingly enough it's NZD here in NZ As for heater - I'd probably opt for the 150W for that size tank. As has been pointed out there are pros and cons for both opinions. Personally I opt for a heater of _slightly_ higher wattage than required. That way it should easily keep the temperature at the set value, but if it does stick on it wont cook your fish as quickly as going overboard with the wattage. As Doc has mentioned going overboard with the wattage means that you also get some temperature extremes when heating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Holiday Posted May 19, 2004 Report Share Posted May 19, 2004 .................................. 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Holiday Posted May 19, 2004 Report Share Posted May 19, 2004 /\ || I should read all the posts before posting :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joelay Posted May 19, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2004 Hi Joel - surprisingly enough it's NZD here in NZ As for heater - I'd probably opt for the 150W for that size tank. As has been pointed out there are pros and cons for both opinions. Personally I opt for a heater of _slightly_ higher wattage than required. That way it should easily keep the temperature at the set value, but if it does stick on it wont cook your fish as quickly as going overboard with the wattage. As Doc has mentioned going overboard with the wattage means that you also get some temperature extremes when heating. I thought it would be something like NZD but it wasn't an option on XE.com on the little quick thing so £115 GBP is $334.76 NZD. About the heater, that was my thoughts too, i figured i shouldn't skimp but i didn't want to go overboard so i figured that 150W would be best. Thanxs For all the help, it has been usefull for finding out different reasons . What are the best heaters??? Who makes them??? :D :D :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Holiday Posted May 19, 2004 Report Share Posted May 19, 2004 It all comes down to peoples personal opinion on what the best equipment is. And my opinion would be that Jager stainless steel heaters are the best. 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimera Posted May 19, 2004 Report Share Posted May 19, 2004 well dude it's generally all about price, cheap heater = crap, expensive heater = good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joelay Posted May 19, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2004 Oh fair Enough. I thought they mite b around the same price and there were particular brands to avoid. Ok then, i'll try to get a deal on a better, more expensive heater. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breakaway Posted May 19, 2004 Report Share Posted May 19, 2004 We use NZD in New Zealand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breakaway Posted May 19, 2004 Report Share Posted May 19, 2004 What are the best heaters??? Who makes them??? :D :D :D Again I must say, Aqua one are pretty good. Ive heard Jager heaters been breaking down and making fish fry recently. Ud be better off not gettin a jager one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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