Heaters for 75 gallon

[rja]

Hey all,
I have been building a 75 gallon and have gotten to the point of considering heaters.

I have a 300w aqueon that came with the tank used. I have only ever used Eheims and think I should continue using them.

I will be running an inkbird and dual heaters for redundancy. I was recommended a 150W for the 75 but since I want to do duals, should I do two 125W?

What do you recommend?

 

[Lbrdsoxfan]

Dual 150's would be my choice.

 

[rja]

Dual 150's would be my choice.

I also have some size constraints so perhaps an eheim may not be the best choice for me. Finnex seems to make some highly regarded heaters that are shorter. Thoughts?

 

[dwest]

Eheim if you can fit them. I’ve always gone back to them. But they are long…

 

[CoralB]

I also have some size constraints so perhaps an eheim may not be the best choice for me. Finnex seems to make some highly regarded heaters that are shorter. Thoughts?

I’ve been using finnex for the last 3 yrs and their fine . Eheim are better but as long as you have on a inkbird the finnex are fine .

 

[Lbrdsoxfan]

I also have some size constraints so perhaps an eheim may not be the best choice for me. Finnex seems to make some highly regarded heaters that are shorter. Thoughts?

I'm not the one to ask, lol. I buy cheap, preset no name heaters used with a controller that I swap out every few years. If I'm gonna buy a brand its usually Aqueon anymore.

I absloutely hate the length of eheims and didnt have great experiences with them.

 

[Seansea]

2 200w on my 75g with 20g sump. Buy em dont look back

 

[rja]

Eheim if you can fit them. I’ve always gone back to them. But they are long…

Yeah, I love eheims. I literally just cut out my sump baffle and moved it 4” so i could fit them. Took me between reading your post, seeing how long a 150w is, a razor blade, and some silicone lol

 

[Idech]

I have 2 x Eheim 200 watts plugged into and Inkbird for redundancy. I’m very satisfied. I’ve had Eheim heaters for ages, they’re the best in my opinion.

 

[Lavey29]

Dual IM helio 200w for the win. Bullet proof in my tank over 2 years.

 

[blackholereef]

My 75 has two 150w Eheim heaters. One is connected to a aqualogic controller. Work great for me.

 

[Cichlid Dad]

If price is not an issue Cobalt heaters are the best in my experience at keeping steady temp. Mine set at 78 keeps 78. Shattered proof, all black and is flat no glass. I run fluval and ehiem jager in my fresh water systems. All three brands are reliable imho.

 

[RedoubtReef]

Eheim if you can fit them. I’ve always gone back to them. But they are long…

yeah they are, I run 2 300 watt Eheims controlled by my controller. I have a big sump so it works.