Oversized heater, what risks?

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Hi guys, I am going to build a 80l (20g) total (sump+ display) I've found a cheap second hand aquamedic 200w heater with thermocontroller.

What are the risk in running a 200w heater on a 20g system? I think is double the watts I should use.
 

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