Poll,.. On Heaters ?

[427HISS]

I realize everyone has their opinion on which heater they like best, but in searching here I don't see a poll,... on brands. I really don't know enough about heaters to make my own poll thread. There seems to be a lot of "name brands" to choose from, so for me to rank the top say, 10, is difficult.

I would appreciate if someone else would create such a poll for me/us.
Longevity being the main purpose.

Thanks,
Kevin

 

[Daltrey]

I like the Eheim Jager Tru Temp myself.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004I6U23C/ref=twister_B00TQZ7G7K?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

 

[nautical_nathaniel]

+1 on Eheim Jager Heater, never had any issues with mine

 

[Dsnakes]

I use a finnex titanium heater with controller.

 

[TroyHoot]

I use two Jagers and an ink bird controller.

 

[LobsterOfJustice]

I think you will find eheim jager the most highly recommended.

Still, should always use even the most reputable heater on a secondary thermostat.

 

[427HISS]

I use two Jagers and an ink bird controller.

This one ?

https://www.amazon.com/Inkbird-Itc-...511151825&sr=8-1&keywords=ink+bird+controller

Or (says aquarium)

https://www.amazon.com/Inkbird-Elec...1-spell&keywords=ink+bird+aquarium+controller

 

[Daltrey]

I think you will find eheim jager the most highly recommended.

Still, should always use even the most reputable heater on a secondary thermostat.

I agree. Mine are controlled by an apex that turns the heater off and on using a seperate temp controller. If the heater was to malfunction the apex controller will kill the power to it and alert me by text. Always nice to have a spare as backup too.

If I hadn't went with an apex I would use a ranco controller. It seems to be the gold standard.

https://www.amazon.com/RANCO-ETC-11...pID=318H2XYlATL&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

 

[ccerone]

Finnex, the only heater I have used that’s never failed.

 

[Chainsaw]

Just setting up my 90 gallon reef tank and I was recommended BlueLine 500w with controller

 

[Chainsaw]

Just setting up my 90 gallon reef tank and I was recommended BlueLine 500w with controller

 

[alanjeffery]

Schego titanium

 

[427HISS]

I agree. Mine are controlled by an apex that turns the heater off and on using a seperate temp controller. If the heater was to malfunction the apex controller will kill the power to it and alert me by text. Always nice to have a spare as backup too.

If I hadn't went with an apex I would use a ranco controller. It seems to be the gold standard.

https://www.amazon.com/RANCO-ETC-11...pID=318H2XYlATL&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

What are the differences between their models ?

 

[Daltrey]

What are the differences between their models ?

Different voltages and stages. They also sell one already wired but at a cost of almost double.

http://www.etcsupply.com/ranco-etc111000000-prewired-with-stopper-thermal-well-p-199.html


If you are in this hobby long enough you are eventually going to want a controller such as an apex or reefkeeper. These have separate heater probes already and would be my first choice though.

 

[corey01]

only heaters I have used and been satisfied with are finnex titanium and cobalt Neo-therm lineup.
I run both of these with a reefkeeper controller as controller/backup

 

[ca1ore]

I use a mix of finnex titanium and eheim jager. Former make higher wattage units so more useful on a big tank. Have owned lots of EJ units over the years, with very low incidence of failure - though I do replace them proactively. EJ do need to be 'calibrated' though (simple adjustment of the reader ring).

 

[Leaellynasaura]

I also use inkbirds with jaegars

 

[BZOFIQ]

Finnex, the only heater I have used that’s never failed.

Wish i had the same experience.

The initial one lasted for 4-5 years before I made a mistake of removing it from water while still plugged in.

The 2 I bought later..... each failed within 6 months.

 

[BZOFIQ]

Different voltages and stages. They also sell one already wired but at a cost of almost double.

http://www.etcsupply.com/ranco-etc111000000-prewired-with-stopper-thermal-well-p-199.html


If you are in this hobby long enough you are eventually going to want a controller such as an apex or reefkeeper. These have separate heater probes already and would be my first choice though.

OR you can plug the RANCO inline with APEX for double redundancy.

 

[BZOFIQ]

Currently I used 2 Jager setup in apex as stages. The smaller unit goes on at certain temp and if it cannot keep up and the temp fall another .4 degree, the big one kicks in.

Has worked like a charm in past 3 years.