How to install a heater in an aquarium?

Many aquarium fish come from the tropics, so the optimum water temperature for their life is 26-27 degrees. Therefore, water heating is mandatory, installing a heater in the aquarium is an important point in the arrangement of "housing" for its inhabitants. If in summer you can maintain a suitable microclimate in an artificial pond without much difficulty, then in winter without a special device for heating water, fish can die. Let’s figure out how to do this work yourself

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What is a heater for?

Do I need a water heater in the aquarium and how to use it?

• In winter, the water in the aquarium may be excessively cold.
• Day and night, the water temperature is different, and fish do not tolerate such differences.
• For many fish, the optimal environment temperature is higher than room temperature, and the water will not warm up to the required numbers on its own.

Important! Modern models of water heaters support the best microclimate. They are equipped with temperature sensors so as not to overheat the water too much.

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Aquarium Thermostats

These are devices with a built-in thermostat. You set the required water temperature, and the device heats it to the desired numbers. After that, it automatically turns off, turning on after the medium begins to cool.

There are 2 types of similar water heating devices.

• Mechanical.
• Electronic.

Important! Mechanical devices are less accurate (the error is from 1 to 2 degrees), but have a lower cost. Electronic devices are much more accurate, but their cost is much higher.

Most devices come without a built-in thermometer. The device maintains the optimum temperature, but does not show its value. Therefore, you need to purchase a special thermometer for water together with a thermostat.

When choosing an aquarium water heater, you need to pay attention to such characteristics:

• The correct selection of power.
• The presence of thermoregulation.

Important! It is believed that a device with a power of 10 W is enough to heat water with a volume of 4.5 liters. In an artificial reservoir of a larger volume, it is better to buy not one powerful device, but several low-power ones: it is easier to heat water to the optimal numbers.

Benefits

Modern models of water heating devices have the following advantages:

• Reliability.
• Possibility of placement under water.
• Security.

Important! With prolonged use, the device may give an error, so it must be checked periodically using a conventional thermometer.

Now about which aquarium water heater is better. If you use shallow soil, it is advisable to use a heater-thermal cable. In this case, you not only maintain the necessary environmental characteristics, but also create the best conditions for aquatic plants. In addition, heated water rises freely to the surface without stagnating in the ground.

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How to install the heater in the aquarium (video)?

Depending on the installation method, there are 2 types of aquarium water heaters:

• Non-immersed. These models drop to a certain point. The upper part of the device is above the surface.

Important! The disadvantage of non-submersible devices is their short service life.

• Submersible. Such devices have a longer life, because they are completely in the water.

How to install a heater in an aquarium?

1. The device must not be installed close to the surface, since during evaporation its upper part may be in the air, which leads to the heater failure.
2. Do not install the tube at the bottom of the aquarium. The minimum distance from the bottom is 20 mm.
3. The tube is installed near the oxygen filter. Air emissions contribute to uniform heating of the water mass throughout the aquarium.
4. After the device is installed, you cannot immediately connect it to the network. Soak for about half an hour. In this case, the temperature of the heater and the medium will become equal.

Important! If you do not wait this time, the glass may crack. If you want to clean the aquarium, the device must be turned off.

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Care Issues

The device must not be disassembled. Caring for it is quite simple: its surface must be periodically cleaned with a soft sponge. Cleaning from the boiler stone must be done by special means. After the heater is cleaned of stone, it must be thoroughly rinsed.

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That's all! No difficulty in properly installing the heater in the aquarium, no. The main thing is to comply with all parameters, and monitor the functionality of the device.