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Heaters are one of the most important elements included in the necessary equipment for any aquarium, which will allow you to control the temperature of the water and provide the right conditions for the fish to live. Therefore, if you intend to set up an aquarium, you must decide to purchase a heater that will guarantee this. However, it is important to choose the right type of it to match the capacity of the aquarium.

What is the operation of aquarium heaters?

The temperature in an aquarium plays a key role, as its proper level is important for the creatures living in the aquarium. For this reason, it is necessary to ensure that the heating is adapted to the fish and aquarium plants. With heaters, it is possible to regulate the temperature. Most farmed fish should stay at a temperature of 22 to 28 degrees Celsius. When purchasing a heater, it is important to pay attention to ensure that its power is well adapted to the size of the tank.

Each heater available in the offer of our store includes information about the capacity of the aquarium for which it will be ideal. Thanks to the use of advanced technology, aquarium heaters available at Aquael.pl are easy to use, which further increases the comfort of their trouble-free use.

A heater with a thermostat is a must for any aquarium

The power of each heater should be adapted to the tank. Typically, for aquariums up to 80 liters, heaters with a power of 1 WAT/1 liter of water are used. It is worth choosing models equipped with a thermostat, available at Aquael.pl, which will be ideal for any aquarium. Such a solution allows you to heat the water with the thermostat to a pre-set temperature. Thanks to this, you will not have to control it with an additionally purchased thermometer. This solution is much more convenient to use than classic heaters, especially when keeping exotic fish sensitive to temperature drops.

If you purchase a heater with a thermostat, its cost will be slightly higher, but there is no need to purchase additional thermometers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which aquarium heater is best?

It completely depends on the type of aquarium, your local climate, the type of fish, and the size of the aquarium. Some types of fish are more sensitive to temperature than others, and those need more precise heaters. That’s why we compared the advantages of our heaters above so you can get a better idea on which one is more suitable for you.

How many watts should my aquarium heater be?

Again, this also depends on the size of the aquarium and the type of heater you’ll install. Obviously, a smaller aquarium would need less energy to heat, and the larger aquariums require more energy. Typically, in an aquarium between 40 to 80 cm in length, a heater will consume anywhere from 25 to 100 watts.

How do I know if my aquarium heater is working?

Each heater gives you special indicators letting you know it is doing its job. Some will have an electronic display, others a light. If you’re afraid your heater isn’t doing its job properly, it pays to have another thermometer to keep track of the temperature inside the fish tank. That way, you’ll always be sure it is the right temperature.

What heater size do I need for my fish tank?

Heater sizes vary to accommodate fish tank sizes. If your tank’s capacity is anywhere from 10 litres to 25 litres (2-5 gallons), then you’ll probably survive with a small heater. If, on the other hand, you have a large aquarium with a water capacity of 100 litres (25 gallons), you definitely need a larger heater.

Is it necessary to have a heater in a fish tank?

There are a lot of variables that determine whether you need a heater or not, but the answer, most often, is yes. You have to take into account your local climate and your room temperature: does it fluctuate a lot? If yes, you definitely need a heater. Fish are extremely vulnerable to large fluctuations of temperature. The type of fish you want to have in your tank also matters – some fish are hardier than others and can survive in most temperatures above zero, some require a certain temperature.