235 gallon reef

Candyapplezoo · Jan 27, 2015

What heater do I need I've seen the 500 watt jbj true temp heater I'm just not sure on what I should get

JOKER · Jan 27, 2015

I would run 2 smaller heaters instead of one big one. Not as likely to nuke the tank if it were to stick on. I like the jager but I have had good luck with them . Never had a jbj

Candyapplezoo · Jan 27, 2015

So like run 2 300 watt

Kenmx10 · Jan 27, 2015

My choice would be 2 250w Eheim Jagars in the overflows and a 150w in the sump.

Candyapplezoo · Jan 27, 2015

Ok what would be the cheapest

Kenmx10 · Jan 27, 2015

Do you really want the cheapest , or the most reliable?

Daniel@R2R · Jan 27, 2015

Kenmx10 said:
Do you really want the cheapest , or the most reliable?

+1! Take it from someone who made the mistake of buying cheap heaters early on...it's worth it to buy a good one (or two) the first time. I went with the cheapest heaters I could find, and they didn't work well to begin with, and they don't last. I paid for heaters 3 times over...would have been much better to have done it right the first time. Invest a little more for heaters that are reputable and quality materials. I recommend getting a titanium one with a digital controller.

hybridazn · Jan 27, 2015

I run a 800w heater on my 180. I know a lot of ppl swear to run multiple heaters for fear if one sticks on it will crash the tank. I started off with the jbj system and never had a problem with it. And with that system I ran a 1000w heater.

Candyapplezoo · Jan 27, 2015

Well I meant cheaper than the 500 watt

Candyapplezoo · Jan 27, 2015

Cuz the 500 watt was 190 bucks

Keepswiming · Jan 27, 2015

You are running a controller right? You can run just one big heater as long as your controller is monitoring it...

Candyapplezoo · Jan 27, 2015

Yeah I've got the neptune apex gold

Candyapplezoo · Jan 27, 2015

I'm setting up the 235 this weekend try to get the stuff in the mail before then stuff I need

hybridazn · Jan 27, 2015

Candyapplezoo said:
Cuz the 500 watt was 190 bucks

Candyapplezoo said:
Yeah I've got the neptune apex gold

You won't need the jbj system. Its 190 because it also comes with a controller which you won't need because you have an apex. Get this one instead

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/finnex-deluxe-titanium-heating-tube.html

The finnex is a good titanium heater.

Daniel@R2R · Jan 27, 2015

hybridazn said:
You won't need the jbj system. Its 190 because it also comes with a controller which you won't need because you have an apex. Get this one instead

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/finnex-deluxe-titanium-heating-tube.html

The finnex is a good titanium heater.

+1. This is a good recommendation.

Candyapplezoo · Jan 27, 2015

Omg I forgot all about that I can use that control to turn on and off the heater thank so much for reminding me lol

Candyapplezoo · Jan 27, 2015

Yes it is thanks a lot

joekool · Jan 27, 2015

I use the titanium heater as well from BRS. Mine is controlled by my apex. Mine has a controller on it so I just set it a degree above were I want it and it works fine. I would do the same even if it doesn't have a built in controller. Turn the knob a little higher because they aren't as accurate as the apex is. Mine barely ever turns on but I live in Florida and on a cold night I use heat in my home. Yes it does get into the 30s sometimes but mostly in the 40s this time of year.