Top Ten Aquarium Heater Tips For Beginners

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  • We wish someone told us these aquarium heater tips when we first started. That's why we're sharing them with you! Help ensure your saltwater aquarium or reef tank is successful for multiple years or even decades and try these tips for yourself.
    You can find our favorite and most trusted heaters right here at BRS:
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    00:00 Beginner Tips : Aquarium Heaters
    00:12 Room Is The Heater
    01:29 Don't Place Where It Can Run Dry
    02:53 Use Two Heaters
    04:30 Replace Your Heaters Yearly
    06:05 Find The Thermostat
    08:02 Smart Temp Probe Placement
    09:46 Set It To 78 Degrees
    10:30 Get A Thermometer
    13:03 Consider The Heater Length
    14:49 Calibrate Your Heater
    16:48 One Important Takeaway

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  • @Taichientaoyin
    @Taichientaoyin ปีที่แล้ว

    This video in slow motion is just hilarious. You are hilarious guys but so informative.

  • @chrismoniz5898
    @chrismoniz5898 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Million dollar idea someone needs to build a good heater

  • @Blee48
    @Blee48 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    nice video... if only you had any in stock

  • @smzubek
    @smzubek 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Still waiting for BRS heaters to be back in stock.....

  • @PracticalReefer
    @PracticalReefer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video! I run 2x undersized 100w heaters on a little budget tank for redundancy (and 2x HOB filters too) due to dear of failure, will likely add an inkbird as an upgrade in the future!

  • @hunterh891
    @hunterh891 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If you have the money go buy an Aqua Logic controller, rock solid construction, awesome reviews, and just works period.

  • @helix149
    @helix149 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I had the exact situation they talked about in the video with my temperature probe becoming exposed to the air last week while I was away from home. Thankfully another member of my household was at home and heard the alarm going off and called me also thankfully I have the heater thermostat plugged into my Apex as a redundant back up and my Apex would have killed power to the heater thermostat had the temperature went up another degree. I say all of that for those of you that I actually read the comments set up a redundant system if it is feasible for you to do so.

  • @ericfisher9206
    @ericfisher9206 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I set my heater at 80°. My apex controler will turn the heater on and off at 78°. This way the heater is not cycling and will last. If the Apex fales in the on position the heater will not go above 80°

  • @MikiCab1
    @MikiCab1 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I worked in the computer chip industry and we used heat exchangers to maintain our water temps. I am surprised there is not something like that for expensive fish tanks. Our heat exchangers ran for years without issue. Worst problem we would have is algae going in them if you didn't put bleach in the water on a regular basis.which would clog the filters and cause a failure. Other than that they ran flawlessly.

  • @ecj-gb9st
    @ecj-gb9st 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Additional issue that wasn't brought up, but I foolishly have in my tank, with the remote temp sensor mounted in the display and the return pump fails the sump could be boiled. Thought I would keep a more accurate display temp, but hits me on water changes. I'm moving my sensor now.

  • @sayurasem
    @sayurasem 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I set my inkbird TS at 79, HD 1, CD 1. Keeps my water temp steady at 78.3F

  • @Blee48
    @Blee48 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    you're saying the ink temp monitor is $30? sign me up... (goes to BRS Site and finds its way more expensive and horrible reviews)

  • @jamesbroderick3660
    @jamesbroderick3660 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So should the heater be in the tank or in the back chamber in my AIO?

  • @juliemaloney6585
    @juliemaloney6585 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I got a massive tank in currently running two 1000w heaters

  • @mrberlinmethod1492
    @mrberlinmethod1492 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I use two Eheim jaeger 200w heaters placed in the sump where the water drains, that I replace once every two years. They are set at 24 resp. 25 degree so I have one as a "spare" if the "25" breaks off. I then have them connected to the GHL profilux and the outlet set to turn off at 26 degree. Just my 2 cents. I laso have a Bosch IR tempgun that I use to test the temp every week when I do my waterchanges/water tests

  • @baldcattle83
    @baldcattle83 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why did the BRS Heater controller get discontinued? i just had one crap out on me today. The Ink Bird controllers have just as poor of reviews as the BRS model did. Are there any reliable controllers on the market?

  • @chadwickwhite8400
    @chadwickwhite8400 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hope the BRS 600 watt comes back in stock soon. Need a new heater after original with my tank failed and am currently using the backup.

    • @BRStv
      @BRStv  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Heater shipment is on the way 😃

  • @757LawnNLandscape
    @757LawnNLandscape 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just purchased your 200w heater titanium heater for my sump pump. Which controller should i buy to go along with it?

    • @BRStv
      @BRStv  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      We recommend an InkBird heater controller.
      www.bulkreefsupply.com/wifi-aquarium-heater-controller-ink-bird.html

    • @757LawnNLandscape
      @757LawnNLandscape 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BRStv awesome i have bought the heater and controller! I have my heater in my sump, my question which everyone has a different answer for i have a probe in my overflow box uptop, and a probe in my sump near the pump to return water back uptop. Would you recommend i change anything?

  • @-Wreckanize-
    @-Wreckanize- 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Reliability beats accuracy, functionality, and design in my opinion.
    Ebo (ehiem) jagers for me, no question.

  • @tekkersreefer8055
    @tekkersreefer8055 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Iv redsea 300xl should I run 200w heater and a 100w heater in the sump?

    • @fabian3761
      @fabian3761 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have the same tank i also would like to know cuz im about to put water in

    • @BRStv
      @BRStv  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ambient room temperature is going to play a role, but a 200w and 100w heating element will do the trick in most cases

    • @tekkersreefer8055
      @tekkersreefer8055 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BRStv thanks guys 👍🏻

  • @jakespeed5337
    @jakespeed5337 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    When are the 200 Watts coming back in stock??

    • @BRStv
      @BRStv  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We have a shipment of BRS heating elements on the way, so it shouldn't be too much longer 🙂

  • @Sh0rtyMac1
    @Sh0rtyMac1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I made it through the winter with no backup heater. When will BRS get a variety of heaters in stock?

    • @BRStv
      @BRStv  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We just brought in three new heater models from Finnex and have more BRS brand heating elements on the way 🙂

  • @jakespeed5337
    @jakespeed5337 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    For a 90 gallon with 30 gallon sump would 2 200W heaters be too much?

    • @BRStv
      @BRStv  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not at all. You may even want to consider one 300w and one 200w, depending on the ambient room temperature where the tank is located.

  • @protodad1
    @protodad1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Uhg. I had a temp probe fall out and didn’t realize until it was too late. The controller really needs a low temp alarm as well. That or someone needs to make a holder for those small probes. The suction cups should not be trusted.

  • @Anthonym_323
    @Anthonym_323 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How much for that BRS titanium heater you have there?

    • @BRStv
      @BRStv  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You can find all of the BRS heater models and prices on this page 🙂
      www.bulkreefsupply.com/titanium-heater-element-bulk-reef-supply.html

    • @Anthonym_323
      @Anthonym_323 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BRStv all the good ones are sold out :(

  • @johnchambers1573
    @johnchambers1573 ปีที่แล้ว

    For a 120 gallons a 2 200 would be better or 2 150's

  • @NanRotix
    @NanRotix 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The brs heater is crap. My heater broke in less then 3 months. Mark at brs wanted me to test the element and then the controller. He then tells me the element needs a controller to function. Well mark, how am I supposed to do that if the controller is broken?

  • @ydeardorff
    @ydeardorff 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The down side to remote heating controllers is if the probe falls out, your fish are doomed. Ask me how I know

  • @victorsitkevicz8312
    @victorsitkevicz8312 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    DON'T USE THE RECOMENDED RATING ON THE BOX!
    The biggest and most common problem is when heaters fail "on". ie... The heater is too large.
    Here's my recomended sizes.
    10 gal - 25 watt
    20 gal - 50 watt
    29 gal - 50 watt
    55 gal - 100 watt
    125 gal - 200 watt
    These sizes will allow at least 10 hours to reach 85 degrees from 78 degrees in normal room temperatures.
    They will cycle in normal oporation from 1 to 2 hours.

  • @TheChemisch
    @TheChemisch 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    o first?

  • @BC-fy1wn
    @BC-fy1wn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Tip #11 place your heater as horizontal as possible.That way you are NOT cooking the thermostat and,also ,not as likely to develop that condensation inside of your heater.Use a couple of heaters of lesser wattage ,that way if you set one to 78 and one to 75,the one will tend to cycle less and be on longer.Less wear and tear on heater. Stay well BRS community and get vaccinated ,,Doc BC

  • @HotTvify
    @HotTvify 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    2nd product I use from your recommend and its broke within a week.. Eheim heater cable so easy to break.

    • @BRStv
      @BRStv  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh no! Give our customer service team a call. I'm sure there is something we can do to help you out. The cables on the Eheim heaters in particular is pretty thick, so it's unusual to have it break.
      Phone: 763-432-9691

  • @jacksonblake8833
    @jacksonblake8833 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    OMG BLOX MONEY GOT ADDED TO MY ACCOUNDT!!!🤑🤑🤑

  • @Qwiv
    @Qwiv 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Too bad that controller has such bad reviews.

    • @BRStv
      @BRStv  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      If you're looking for something that is more robust, it's hard to ignore the Aqua Logic controllers.
      th-cam.com/video/aZ32NSKhceg/w-d-xo.html

  • @mattwilliams489
    @mattwilliams489 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thermostat turns on and off a million times a year 🤣🤣🤣 Where are the moving parts in a digital thermostat

  • @assifkhan3803
    @assifkhan3803 ปีที่แล้ว

    why not just invest in an island packet 27 ,sail to the reefs and see it all .and then become an activist .all this is not for me.