Best absolute heater to buy?

[Idech]

Eheim are the best for me. Very hard to calibrate, but now I use two of them with an Inkbird controller, so it’s not an issue anymore.

One of my Eheim heaters is almost 20 years old and still going.

 

[josephxsxn]

Imho a Finnex TH Deluxe Titanium and Ink Bird controller.

 

[DHill6]

Is their controller good?

Yes, I have a 200 w (100w x2), I don’t have any complaints. They stand behind their product, long warranty.

 

[DHill6]

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[DHill6]

Helio temp stays consistent.

 

[Chrisv.]

I'm with @vetteguy53081. Finnex titanium heaters controlled by an apex all day long.

The only argument I see against titanium is that it's easier to visually see when a glass heater is compromised. Then again, I've never personally had a finnex go bad...so ...

 

[DHill6]

So you think i should go for the innovative marine? the thing is i wanna go 1 heater if possible instead of 2. Would that work ? my sump is small, and im trying to maximize the space?

IM Helio heaters are small, fantastic in small sumps.

 

[DHill6]

The second heater kicks on if needed. They’re so small I have them vertical in the sump, inlet water compartment in a Reefer170.

 

[rob safron]

Just got the Innovative marine dual heater. Well packaged, well built and spot on temps, day temps rise due to lights but night temps flat.