TM Posted April 11, 2005 Report Share Posted April 11, 2005 Just wanting to see if antone uses under tank heating. Good points - Bad points... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pies Posted April 11, 2005 Report Share Posted April 11, 2005 My sump is under my tank but not sure if thats what you mean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suphew Posted April 11, 2005 Report Share Posted April 11, 2005 I looked into this for a fresh water planted tank, but quickly decided it wasn't worth the cost, hassle, difficulty of servicing, safty risk, etcetcetc. Not sure why you would want to do it for a marine setup? Its suppost to help in planted tanks by creating very slow water currents through the plant roots or some such (theres a bit of debate over the whole idea), other than hiding the header I cant see any pluses? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM Posted April 11, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2005 My sump is under my tank but not sure if thats what you mean No, why would i ask a question like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM Posted April 11, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2005 I looked into this for a fresh water planted tank, but quickly decided it wasn't worth the cost, hassle, difficulty of servicing, safty risk, etcetcetc. Not sure why you would want to do it for a marine setup? Its suppost to help in planted tanks by creating very slow water currents through the plant roots or some such (theres a bit of debate over the whole idea), other than hiding the header I cant see any pluses? I think the reason for it in freshwater tanks is that some plants like there feet warm... Cost wise, for me anyway, would be cheaper. I have both heaters and cable, just deciding what one to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted April 11, 2005 Report Share Posted April 11, 2005 I think the reason for it in freshwater tanks is that some plants like there feet warm... Also it gets the heater out of the tank so declutters it a bit since few FW tanks have sumps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianemone Posted April 11, 2005 Report Share Posted April 11, 2005 id use a normal heater, much easier to access and change Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted April 11, 2005 Report Share Posted April 11, 2005 Our freshwater tanks (250L and 280L) both have home made (by Grant) under tank heat pads. No equipment in the tank, even heating at the bottom (heat rises). No forgetting to turn heaterstat off when doing water change and having it explode. Nothing for boisterous fish to break. One of the pads has been running almost 10 years with no problems. Pays to be married to an electronics specialist with electrical knowledge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregb Posted April 15, 2005 Report Share Posted April 15, 2005 I think you would get more of an even heat disrbution. You could put one in the fuge for backup as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Control Posted April 16, 2005 Report Share Posted April 16, 2005 The biggest problem is the damage to the foam base if you use the wire type. I have seen this problem before, if any shop tells you they don't, ask them to put it writing. Some run hotter than others. Aaron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted April 16, 2005 Report Share Posted April 16, 2005 Hi Tim, we in the NZKA have a tank stand that is completely heated under tank We have close to 30 tanks on this, with each section having one thermostat wired into the circuit and all the tanks have the same amount of water. We do not have a over heating problem as we use soft-board, aka pinex for the base, the wires are shallowly imbedded into this then covered with a vinyl to tidy it all up We have had no losses due to heating, or failure to heat. Some members here, will remember it at the National Show held at Napier, not only displaying the entered killies but also, other small fish. Guppies etc Saves having to have a heater in each tank. Alan 104 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Control Posted April 16, 2005 Report Share Posted April 16, 2005 Soft board, thats a good way to do it. Is that the comon practice now I haven't seen them in years. id use a normal heater, much easier to access and change I have never seen the wire's fail, if it did you can still put a normal in the system. Aaron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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