Have you ever come home to find your tanks temp out of whack? I hope not, but if so share your experience with the rest of us! Don't forget to subscribe - th-cam.com/users/kavemanaquatics
New to this-bought 2 jolly heaters for 2 different 5 gallon betta tanks. I thought the heaters would automatically cut off and they obviously did not. Woke up to one tank over 90 degrees and the other almost 90 degrees.
I've been in the hobby for decades and watched a lot of aquarium video's but this is the only one I've seen that describes this type of heater setup. It's such a great idea I don't know why other aquarium channels haven't mentioned it. I was using the Inkbird temperature controller with 2 three hundred watt heaters on my 240. As soon as I saw this, I got a two hundred watt and set it up as described. Let's hope I never have to find out if all three fail safes work. Thanks for the info.
hey kev, wanted to say thanks for making these videos, my household has adopted our neighbors tank and fish. so watching your videos has definitely helped me when coming to maintain our new tank.
Found this video after looking for 'Aquarium Temperature Controller', I have always used 2 small heaters, but one recently broke (in the off position) so I am using a larger spare heater on its own and wanted an extra level of safety if that failed, this goes beyond that. I didn't think of putting the big one on the controller and leaving the small one as a back up on its own. I was going to buy another small heater and controller and run them both off the controller, now I just need to buy a controller. Great video thank you very much.
Thank you! Glad you're finding the channel helpful! 😁💪 BTW, you should check out my new Aquarium Keeping APP designed for beginners! - th-cam.com/play/PLP5OXTIIDO8MyRXOeOqhwzruSWFdhcaNh.html
Thanks for all the info! We found a turtle baby turtle and gave it a home, then we gave it some fish friends and they are happy. Now we have a bigger tank and I want to make sure that their new home is ready b4 we move them in!!!!
Thank you! Glad you're finding the channel helpful! 😁💪 BTW, you should check out my new Aquarium Keeping APP designed for beginners! - th-cam.com/play/PLP5OXTIIDO8MyRXOeOqhwzruSWFdhcaNh.html
Thank you for producing this video. Before watching, I took aquarium heating for granted. Now, after watching, I'm going to purchase a temperature sensor and secondary heater for my 180 gallon freshwater aquarium to ensure a failsafe heating system. I'll be reviewing your video a few more times until I completely understand the concept. Thanks again!
@@KaveManAquatics After viewing your video numerous times, I think I got it! Question: Can a heater malfunction by staying on and heat aquarium water higher than what it is set for?
Under The Bus absolutely, that’s the whole point of this system. Having a back up sensor available to shut off a malfunctioning heater before it “cooks” your fish
Great video. Heater failure happend to my tank just 2 days ago. When feeding my African Cichlids early morning, I found the water temperature in my 800 liter tank (211 gallon) was 34.5c (94F). The heater was stuck on full blast. I am so glad I noticed it on time. Fish were still fine, actually they seemed as playful as ever... I installed now an Aqua Medic temperature controller with alarm, and a Aqua Medic titanium 300W heater. This should keep them safe!
wow saved me money & time in this well explained video. I now have a 100watt heater running solo & 300watt running with a temperature controller. Heating a 55gal with 10gal overflow filter at 78f without me stressing while I'm at work. Thank you.
Thank you so much for this video. Sharing your knowledge has really helped me understand. After almost 30 years, I am just getting back into having a fish tank. I have a 66 gallon tank that was given to me. The heater (Aqueon, that has a dial on top) i just purchased is not keeping consistent temperatures. I have two seperate digital thermometers (battery operated so i wanted a back up). When i noticed the temp drop, I used my digital meat thermometer to test the water temp, incase the other thermometers were defective. I am now looking at changing the heating set up to digital with a backup scenario that you just described. What I am considering is: Main heater: hygger submersible double quartz 300 watt Controller: inkbird ITC 306T I am not sure what wattage or brand of digital heater back up heater to get for the second. I do travel, so i want a solid back up for this tank. Would it be best to get the same heater, just set the temps differently? What would you recommend? Thank you in advance for your time to help me out.
Wanted to double check in the description the link for the inkbird temp controller is for the standard 308 model which says is for greenhouse and terrariums but there is a 308S model that is for aquariums I was just unaware if it would be ok in the water?
Thank you very much for your information on heaters and you are one of the best aquarium TH-camrs you explain things the way people can understand it better than other folks on here to me you do thank you very much I appreciate all the information and I'll help you give people especially me I've been in the aquarium about a little under a year now.🙂
Thank you Kev for speaking a tad slowly add providing details and the image. I suffered a Post-Concussion Traumatic Brain Injury and although I am still healing, I still struggle at processing what others say to transfer that info to write down notes. I really appreciate it. GOD bless you.
Kev just ordered a controller and heater from your above links. Also some of the food additions to the fish that you recommended. I hope you get the commissions for it for all your efforts .
Hi Kev, I am a new subscriber to your channel. I just bought a 125 gallon tank that will be dedicated to Discus. I have already learned so much from you. Thanks for sharing your knowledgeable!👍
I have a question about temperature control using a controller. I was wondering of you could both install a heater and an inline chiller both on a controller?
iv had a handfull of regular heaters like eheim. They last a year or some time longer. Then it starts to rust and malfunction on the inside messing up the temp. its annoying to keep replacing those.
Thanks Kev. This is good information. This clarifies the recommendation of redundancy that I’ve been implementing. By the way, I’ve been using the Aquatop brand of tank heaters. They have been phenomenally dependable. What do you think?
Really cool! This is so interesting I grow plants using aeroponics and fogponics I use all the same stuff redundantly as well even my foggers i run them half the size but twice as many.
Hello, so I have the exact same temperature controller, but I keep getting the alarm like everyday that temperature dropped and is not staying on the same temperature at all
It could be the heaters you have connected to them. Make sure the temperature set on the heater itself is correct. Just because controller turns them on if sensor on heater is set to low heater itself wont turn on.
Thanks for the information, Devil! I’ve always felt so nervous about coming home to cooked fish. As soon as I watched this video, I went on Amazon, spent some cheese, and now my tank is set up just like you showed. Nice touch with the EGA and the bootcamp photo on your wall in your videos! Represent!
Hi Kev! I plan on setting up my heating system this way but because this video is quite old just wondering if this is still the best way to do it? Thanks :)
Great video Kev im in the process of greating a inkbird still not sure which model to get looking at the 308s or 306t ? I have a 6ft 420l with a 500w heater and a 300w heater set to 27c am i right in thinking now after watchin your video i can put inkbird on to the 500w then set temp to 28c then set inkbird to 27.5c and the 300w to 27c then i have im set up correctly? this video helpfull as i was on the understanding i would of plugged both heaters to inkbird set both to 27.5c and set inkbird to 28c max and 26.5 min i would have been wrong,,
Kev, apparently it’s tank day. I have a lot of questions about fish keeping. I have 3 heaters in this tank. Unfortunately, I bought these heaters before watching this video and they are all capable of heating this tank by themselves. I bought the 3rd because it’s nearly impossible to read the set temperature and therefore set the desired temperature on the 1st 2. I set them all to eighty. The two usually don’t turn on. I don’t know if the 3rd is heating or not but, it says the tank temperature is 88+. The temperature outside today is 79. I don’t have the home heat on and I’m not cooking. Where’s this excess heat coming from?
I'm new to the Hobby and still have yet to buy a heater for my small 15 gallon. I have found many of your tips very useful thus far, your channel is awesome and I have subscribed.
I got my tempature contoller..I have a 5 gallon tank and have a really good 50w hygger heater that keeps the temp almost perfect....I purchased a second one if for some reason it dies...my question is I'm having a hard time finding another mini heater that works...can I use the one I bought as a back up even though it's equal to my main heater?
As an aviation junkie, I love the idea of redundancy. Great setup and I will implement this soon. Do you have any videos on lighting? (heard you mention in a video about the light switching to night mode) Also does it need to be full spectrum for plants?
Aviation lover myself! 😁 Plants should have full spectrum yes. I have a quick short video with the specific lights I use, check it out here - th-cam.com/video/2niyaPc9tNA/w-d-xo.html
Great video on this subject. Want to go two heaters for a new 180 with sump. African Cichlids only. Confused on wattage to use. Plan to place one in sump and one in tank behind 3 D background. Thanks for your time.
I got 400 liter tank and i need to buy Temperature Controller with 1 Heater connect to it and one stand alone Heater How much W do it need for The Heaters ?
Hi kev, I started a new 4x2x2 tank a few weeks ago. Have driftwood, 30kg of white gravel and a few rocks. The tank still has a excessive amount of white gravel dust in it. Can i remove and wash the gravel without starting the cycle again, or should i just gravel vac and wait it out?
Hi kave can you please help me with temperature issue. I use eheim thermocontrol for my 42 gallon tank. Until last week it was alright as my thermo was maintaining and cutting off but now since it has gooten very cold here in london my thermometer is struggling to reach desired temperature so in that case its always on and not cutting off. Should i lower the range by 1 degree? Any suggestions kave. Please help.
Best explanation i heard of having heater backup using the inkbird controler monitor, have to get a second smaller 200w heater now lol, as i have that exact setup with the 300w, love your ideas thankyou, makes perfect sense
Here’s a question……a 3d background isn’t currently in the budget but want my heaters to not be as visible. Instructions say not to lay the heater horizontally. Am I still able to lay them horizontally and still get good results as I have 3 heaters in my 125?
Great advice as always Kev. That is a great idea for temperature protection in the tank. Especially for this time of year when those heaters get worked overtime. Thanks for sharing. Happy Holidays bro!!!
Hello Kev! I'm searching for help, I can't seem to find a simple answer anywhere else. I quarantined one of my dying goldfish in a 3 gallon tank. I placed an air stone in there for oxygen for fish. Basically the fish is slowing down and even slow breathing, I can tell she's going to go soon if i dont do something. I just wanted to know what temputure would be good to keep this quarantined fish in. And also if there are any other tips to keep her alive and help heal her back to health would be appreciated ♡♡
Can anyone help? Our tank water is above the heater setting , it gets hot in our house during the summer. The heater will not maintain the temperature. How can I keep the water the same all year long? Most videos talk about the water cooling down and the heaters not keeping the tank water warm enough. I’m having the opposite issue thanks
What if its a Coldwater tank that holds goldfish? I have bad air conditioning in my house and it gets super hot inside...sometimes triple digits. I have a vivosun brand thermostat how do I connect that to the fans hooked up to my tank?
Hey Kev, You always provide great information. I just bought a temperature controller , I plug the bigger heater in the controller and use the smaller heater has a standalone is this correct.
Hey kev thank you for showing me this video, and thank you for all you knowledge, this is my first big tank and last unless I win the lottery then I'll go alot bigger lol. You have been a great help with my investigation on african cichlids, I'm also investing in an aquadecor background the one I picked was f1, man what an expensive hobby lol but fun though..
Can you use any type of heater with a dual controller.. does the controller override the type of heaters witch you can select a temperature manually?? Cant really find any info anywhere ..would really appreciate the help 🙏
Yes the controller overrides any setting on the heater itself. The heaters are plugged into the controller. Just make sure the heaters set temp is always higher than the controller.
My 40 gallon heater just failed. I caught it on time and have 2 smaller heaters in there now. They are back ups. Thankfully I also have an extra heater controller that I just have time to install on my aquarium. Very scary. I came back to re watch this video to see how to have 2 heaters and the temp controller. What wattage should I have for a 40 gallon breeder tank? I want 2 but not sure what size I need
the problem arises when the heaters thermoatat fails and stays on. so its better to set the controller at a higher (max u wanna go) temperature than the heater. Therefore when the heater fails, we have a backup to shut the power off. there is more chance of the heater to fail than the controller.
Hi Kev, I like the information you've provided here as I am new to the hobby and in the process of setting up my first large tank 150 gal. With most heaters just having a knob you turn until the light comes on how do you get them to the slightly higher and slightly lower settings that needed in this set up? Also with a 150 gal tank would it be okay to use two 300 watt heaters? I just want you to know how much you're appreciated as I have gain so much valuable information from many of your videos. Keep doing what your doing because you are a true Blessing... Thank you
Glad to know I've been able to help! Usually thats the only adjustment you have on the heater itself. But thats why a heater controller comes in handy. It has a digital display to set the desired temp.
My gourami and tetras have been used to 68 degrees for about 2 months now, I haven't turned on my heater for my 50 gallon tank yet, I have a big heater and 3 tetras 1 gourami, I was reading that they both like the temp at 75-80 degrees, I would like to turn on the heater for them, but not sure if I should bump it up at a cpl degree at a time or just go ahead and set it at the 75 or 80 degrees n let them warm up?
What if the weather gets super hot and my room temperature is high? Is there a way to keep the tank water temp low? During last heat wave my room was 25-26 degrees C and my fish need the water to be at 22 C. How can I make sure my fish don't get cooked?
What variation do you set between ideal temperature ( temp when the heater turns off) and the temperature when it turns on again. I currently have it set to .5c
Good video man but I got a question. That 75 tank you have at the start has a good number of cichlids but how do you know when to stop adding more fish? I got a 55 tank with some cichlids, freshwater sharks and some other random little guys and I don’t know when I should stop. Thanks for the videos!
Lol, that’s a great question. There is no standard number as they all grow differently, eat and poop differently. In my opinion it depends on your maintenance consistency. If you can only do 1 water change per week then by the end of the week you shouldn’t reach a nítrate level that’s harmful for your fish. If you do then you either need to do more maintenance or lighten up the bio-load...it’ll take you some experimenting to see what fits your style.
@@KaveManAquatics Hey can I ask you - some say don't get an overpowered heater because it could fry your tank badly if it stays on. Some say get an overpowered heater so that it doesn't have to come on and off as much and wears out slower. Do you think heater one should be rated for the tank size, or can it be rated up? Thanks!!!
Just came across your channel and am a fan already! Question for you: I am a new fish tank owner and have a 55 gallon and tropical fish. What brand and wattage of heaters do I buy to set up what you have described in this video? My top fin heater that came with the tank doesn't seem to be heating the tank as much as the setting says it should.
Hi Kev. Im a little late to the party😊 I see this video is 4 years old.I have installed the Inkbird 306-A on 3 tanks. One alarms every morning at 4:00 am with E5 error. It is 29 gallons with one 150W heater set at 77 degrees. Range is set for 68 F to 81 F. Any suggestions how to program the controller so it doesnt false alarm?
Honestly, I never set the alarms. They annoyed me early on and I told myself I'd figure them out later, But I ended up just leaving them off lol 🤷♂️ I figure its still going to turn on and off when its supposed to, I dont need to be alerted. Sorry I couldnt help with this one.
@@KaveManAquatics With the set up you describe in the video I see how the alarms are a mute feature. Thank you for your reply! I am setting all 3 tanks up as you suggest. Totally makes sense. Love your sharing of information-- so helpful and easy to understand. Have an awesome day!
While doing water changes I know it's not a good idea to keep the thermometer on, but my question is what if you are doing a maximum of 25% water change and the heater is submerged in water- can you keep the heater on?
Hi sir kaveman i find your videos very useful but i have a question i have 8 gallon and 50 watts heater and we use a/c 24/7 @ 20 degrees my heater is turning on and off frequently is it normal? But it is maintaining the temperature of 80 degree fahrenheit for my betta.
Awesome. Thank you. Keep up the good work. Love your videos. Thank you for all you do with providing all your knowledge in this hobby. This will be my first Saltwater adventure coming up soon. I'M EXCITED BUT I'M HAVE PATIENCE 👍🙏
Have you ever come home to find your tanks temp out of whack? I hope not, but if so share your experience with the rest of us!
Don't forget to subscribe - th-cam.com/users/kavemanaquatics
New to this-bought 2 jolly heaters for 2 different 5 gallon betta tanks. I thought the heaters would automatically cut off and they obviously did not. Woke up to one tank over 90 degrees and the other almost 90 degrees.
DAMN ! when did SINBAD ! start a fish channel ??!?
SUBED !
🤣🤣 Thanks!
I've been in the hobby for decades and watched a lot of aquarium video's but this is the only one I've seen that describes this type of heater setup. It's such a great idea I don't know why other aquarium channels haven't mentioned it. I was using the Inkbird temperature controller with 2 three hundred watt heaters on my 240. As soon as I saw this, I got a two hundred watt and set it up as described. Let's hope I never have to find out if all three fail safes work. Thanks for the info.
That's awesome! Glad I was able to help!
I have inkbird controllers on all my tanks they worked very very well
How do you recommend attaching the probe from the temp controller? Can it be submerged fully?
Me too.@@cichlidinsanity
Once you use one you can never go back! The Inkbird controllers with wifi are awesome.
Totally agree!
This is pure genius. I feel like I'm watching a rocket scientist fix some crazy unexpected problem on the fly. 😄
🤣🤣 Glad you enjoyed it!
hey kev, wanted to say thanks for making these videos, my household has adopted our neighbors tank and fish. so watching your videos has definitely helped me when coming to maintain our new tank.
Thats awesome! Glad I can help! 😊
Found this video after looking for 'Aquarium Temperature Controller', I have always used 2 small heaters, but one recently broke (in the off position) so I am using a larger spare heater on its own and wanted an extra level of safety if that failed, this goes beyond that. I didn't think of putting the big one on the controller and leaving the small one as a back up on its own. I was going to buy another small heater and controller and run them both off the controller, now I just need to buy a controller. Great video thank you very much.
Omg yes you are the first one that I have watched that believes in two smaller heaters instead of one large heater.tthank you awesome
My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful. 😊
BTW, you should check out my new Aquarium Keeping APP designed for beginners! - aquabuildr.com
I will be using this exact setup after watching your video. I have a 150 on order with two 300w and the inkbird.
Awesome, Glad I was able to help! 😊💪
Very good heater set up
Thank you! Glad you're finding the channel helpful! 😁💪
BTW, you should check out my new Aquarium Keeping APP designed for beginners! - th-cam.com/play/PLP5OXTIIDO8MyRXOeOqhwzruSWFdhcaNh.html
Thanks for all the info! We found a turtle baby turtle and gave it a home, then we gave it some fish friends and they are happy. Now we have a bigger tank and I want to make sure that their new home is ready b4 we move them in!!!!
Thats awesome, Glad I could help! 😊
Great advice and explanation. I will follow this.
Thank you! Glad you're finding the channel helpful! 😁💪
BTW, you should check out my new Aquarium Keeping APP designed for beginners! - th-cam.com/play/PLP5OXTIIDO8MyRXOeOqhwzruSWFdhcaNh.html
I’m a little confused but it sounds like a great idea !
Thank you for producing this video. Before watching, I took aquarium heating for granted. Now, after watching, I'm going to purchase a temperature sensor and secondary heater for my 180 gallon freshwater aquarium to ensure a failsafe heating system. I'll be reviewing your video a few more times until I completely understand the concept. Thanks again!
Best thing you can do for safety! So glad I could help out! 😊
@@KaveManAquatics After viewing your video numerous times, I think I got it! Question: Can a heater malfunction by staying on and heat aquarium water higher than what it is set for?
Under The Bus absolutely, that’s the whole point of this system. Having a back up sensor available to shut off a malfunctioning heater before it “cooks” your fish
Great video. Heater failure happend to my tank just 2 days ago. When feeding my African Cichlids early morning, I found the water temperature in my 800 liter tank (211 gallon) was 34.5c (94F). The heater was stuck on full blast. I am so glad I noticed it on time. Fish were still fine, actually they seemed as playful as ever...
I installed now an Aqua Medic temperature controller with alarm, and a Aqua Medic titanium 300W heater. This should keep them safe!
Wow, glad you caught that in time!! Playful as ever means their metabolism was through the roof! Could have gone bad, so glad you noticed!
wow saved me money & time in this well explained video. I now have a 100watt heater running solo & 300watt running with a temperature controller. Heating a 55gal with 10gal overflow filter at 78f without me stressing while I'm at work. Thank you.
Glad I could help! 😊
Thank you so much for this video. Sharing your knowledge has really helped me understand. After almost 30 years, I am just getting back into having a fish tank.
I have a 66 gallon tank that was given to me. The heater (Aqueon, that has a dial on top) i just purchased is not keeping consistent temperatures. I have two seperate digital thermometers (battery operated so i wanted a back up). When i noticed the temp drop, I used my digital meat thermometer to test the water temp, incase the other thermometers were defective.
I am now looking at changing the heating set up to digital with a backup scenario that you just described.
What I am considering is:
Main heater: hygger submersible double quartz 300 watt
Controller: inkbird ITC 306T
I am not sure what wattage or brand of digital heater back up heater to get for the second. I do travel, so i want a solid back up for this tank. Would it be best to get the same heater, just set the temps differently? What would you recommend?
Thank you in advance for your time to help me out.
Wanted to double check in the description the link for the inkbird temp controller is for the standard 308 model which says is for greenhouse and terrariums but there is a 308S model that is for aquariums I was just unaware if it would be ok in the water?
I am going to go get another heater for my tank....you are amazing 🙂
Always best to be safe rather than sorry! 💪
Thank you for all this info. I love my fish and want the best for them.
Glad to help
Thank you very much for your information on heaters and you are one of the best aquarium TH-camrs you explain things the way people can understand it better than other folks on here to me you do thank you very much I appreciate all the information and I'll help you give people especially me I've been in the aquarium about a little under a year now.🙂
Thank you so much for that positive feedback! Glad to hear the channel has been helpful for you! 😊💪
@@KaveManAquatics your welcome
Thank you Kev for speaking a tad slowly add providing details and the image.
I suffered a Post-Concussion Traumatic Brain Injury and although I am still healing, I still struggle at processing what others say to transfer that info to write down notes.
I really appreciate it. GOD bless you.
My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁 Hope you get well soon!
Kev just ordered a controller and heater from your above links. Also some of the food additions to the fish that you recommended. I hope you get the commissions for it for all your efforts .
That’s awesome! Thanks for using my links I appreciate that! 😁
Hi Kev, I am a new subscriber to your channel. I just bought a 125 gallon tank that will be dedicated to Discus. I have already learned so much from you. Thanks for sharing your knowledgeable!👍
Awesome, thank you!
I have a question about temperature control using a controller. I was wondering of you could both install a heater and an inline chiller both on a controller?
iv had a handfull of regular heaters like eheim. They last a year or some time longer. Then it starts to rust and malfunction on the inside
messing up the temp. its annoying to keep replacing those.
Thanks Kev. This is good information. This clarifies the recommendation of redundancy that I’ve been implementing. By the way, I’ve been using the Aquatop brand of tank heaters. They have been phenomenally dependable. What do you think?
What do you do if your temp is higher than it should be
Float some bottles of ice! Search “kaveman summer” for a great video. 😁
Really cool! This is so interesting I grow plants using aeroponics and fogponics I use all the same stuff redundantly as well even my foggers i run them half the size but twice as many.
Hi CAVE MAN! AGAIN, MANY MANY THANKS FOR ALL THE helpful info! BY FAR THE BEST you tube for fish keeping!
Thank you bro, I really appreciate that! 😊
Hello, so I have the exact same temperature controller, but I keep getting the alarm like everyday that temperature dropped and is not staying on the same temperature at all
It could be the heaters you have connected to them. Make sure the temperature set on the heater itself is correct. Just because controller turns them on if sensor on heater is set to low heater itself wont turn on.
Thanks for the information, Devil! I’ve always felt so nervous about coming home to cooked fish. As soon as I watched this video, I went on Amazon, spent some cheese, and now my tank is set up just like you showed. Nice touch with the EGA and the bootcamp photo on your wall in your videos! Represent!
Awesome, glad to hear I was able to help! and Semper Fi Devil!! 😊💪
Hi Kev! I plan on setting up my heating system this way but because this video is quite old just wondering if this is still the best way to do it? Thanks :)
Absolutely! The safest way I've ever done it. I have temp controllers on all my tanks now! 😁💪
@@KaveManAquatics Great! Thank you!
I love the setup that you have described. Great way to keep my fish safe!!!
Glad to help
Great video Kev im in the process of greating a inkbird still not sure which model to get looking at the 308s or 306t ? I have a 6ft 420l with a 500w heater and a 300w heater set to 27c am i right in thinking now after watchin your video i can put inkbird on to the 500w then set temp to 28c then set inkbird to 27.5c and the 300w to 27c then i have im set up correctly? this video helpfull as i was on the understanding i would of plugged both heaters to inkbird set both to 27.5c and set inkbird to 28c max and 26.5 min i would have been wrong,,
Wow! Great tips I need to get a temp. Unit. Just to be safe
Glad I could help! 😊
What can I do for my fish that got burnt be heater and barb won’t come up plus hurt on side?
Got rid of heater 🥺
Kev, apparently it’s tank day. I have a lot of questions about fish keeping. I have 3 heaters in this tank. Unfortunately, I bought these heaters before watching this video and they are all capable of heating this tank by themselves. I bought the 3rd because it’s nearly impossible to read the set temperature and therefore set the desired temperature on the 1st 2. I set them all to eighty. The two usually don’t turn on. I don’t know if the 3rd is heating or not but, it says the tank temperature is 88+. The temperature outside today is 79. I don’t have the home heat on and I’m not cooking. Where’s this excess heat coming from?
I'm new to the Hobby and still have yet to buy a heater for my small 15 gallon. I have found many of your tips very useful thus far, your channel is awesome and I have subscribed.
Thank you! Glad you're finding the channel helpful! 😁💪
I got my tempature contoller..I have a 5 gallon tank and have a really good 50w hygger heater that keeps the temp almost perfect....I purchased a second one if for some reason it dies...my question is I'm having a hard time finding another mini heater that works...can I use the one I bought as a back up even though it's equal to my main heater?
As an aviation junkie, I love the idea of redundancy. Great setup and I will implement this soon.
Do you have any videos on lighting? (heard you mention in a video about the light switching to night mode) Also does it need to be full spectrum for plants?
Aviation lover myself! 😁
Plants should have full spectrum yes. I have a quick short video with the specific lights I use, check it out here - th-cam.com/video/2niyaPc9tNA/w-d-xo.html
Awesome thank you.
Great video on this subject. Want to go two heaters for a new 180 with sump. African Cichlids only. Confused on wattage to use. Plan to place one in sump and one in tank behind 3 D background. Thanks for your time.
Is this the same product as a heat mat thermostat for reptiles.
I got 400 liter tank
and i need to buy
Temperature Controller
with 1 Heater connect to it
and one stand alone Heater
How much W do it need for The Heaters ?
Great video. This answered my questions on what to do about heater failures.
Thank you! Glad you're finding the channel helpful! 😁💪
Another great video bro packed full of great info very helpful you just need to smile a little your doing great bro
Lol Thanks, you’re not the first to say that lol
I have a 20 gallon fish tank and have a goldfish and black moore. Idk if I need a temperature heater.
Had a Heater go bad in my Arowana tank last week. This is Great information. I plan on using this set-up in my larger tanks. Thanks for sharing
Glad it helped 😁
Also Kev, I’m determined to keep tiger cichlids, which are more temperature sensitive, with my African cichlids. Any advice?
Always feared “cooking” my fish 😟 Thanks for the safety tips!
Lol, no problem.
Hi kev,
I started a new 4x2x2 tank a few weeks ago. Have driftwood, 30kg of white gravel and a few rocks. The tank still has a excessive amount of white gravel dust in it. Can i remove and wash the gravel without starting the cycle again, or should i just gravel vac and wait it out?
Where would be a good placement for the temp control probe?
Doesnt really matter as long as its not right next to any heater. The heater may cause an increase in temp readings.
Thats a great point but what do you do when the temp gets too high because its hot weather like 95 to 105
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@KaveManAquatics I found this video very helpful and now my fish ate happy and healthy
Do you do the same thing for your 200 gallon? And are you using 2 500w heaters?
That was an awesome video Kev!
Glad you enjoyed it bro! 😁
Hi kave can you please help me with temperature issue. I use eheim thermocontrol for my 42 gallon tank. Until last week it was alright as my thermo was maintaining and cutting off but now since it has gooten very cold here in london my thermometer is struggling to reach desired temperature so in that case its always on and not cutting off. Should i lower the range by 1 degree? Any suggestions kave. Please help.
Thanks!
My pleasure!! Thank you for the support! 😊💪
Best explanation i heard of having heater backup using the inkbird controler monitor, have to get a second smaller 200w heater now lol, as i have that exact setup with the 300w, love your ideas thankyou, makes perfect sense
Glad I could help! 😊
Here’s a question……a 3d background isn’t currently in the budget but want my heaters to not be as visible. Instructions say not to lay the heater horizontally. Am I still able to lay them horizontally and still get good results as I have 3 heaters in my 125?
Don't know which heaters you're using but I've never had a problem with my heaters laying horizontally.
Great advice as always Kev. That is a great idea for temperature protection in the tank. Especially for this time of year when those heaters get worked overtime. Thanks for sharing. Happy Holidays bro!!!
Glad you found the tips helpful! Same to you bro! 😊
My betta has worms in his tank how do we treat the fish?? Were cleaning his tank
thanks for the tip love the aquarium behind you !
My pleasure...and thank you! 😊
Thanks dude! great tips and very clear!
My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁
Hello Kev!
I'm searching for help, I can't seem to find a simple answer anywhere else. I quarantined one of my dying goldfish in a 3 gallon tank. I placed an air stone in there for oxygen for fish. Basically the fish is slowing down and even slow breathing, I can tell she's going to go soon if i dont do something.
I just wanted to know what temputure would be good to keep this quarantined fish in.
And also if there are any other tips to keep her alive and help heal her back to health would be appreciated ♡♡
Can anyone help? Our tank water is above the heater setting , it gets hot in our house during the summer. The heater will not maintain the temperature. How can I keep the water the same all year long? Most videos talk about the water cooling down and the heaters not keeping the tank water warm enough. I’m having the opposite issue thanks
Hi Kev, I have recently found your channel, you make everything clear and very easy to understand. Great job. Roy
Thank you! Glad you're finding the channel helpful! 😁💪
What if its a Coldwater tank that holds goldfish? I have bad air conditioning in my house and it gets super hot inside...sometimes triple digits. I have a vivosun brand thermostat how do I connect that to the fans hooked up to my tank?
I dont think it works in reverse. The controller only kicks on when temperature is lower than the setting, not higher than the setting.
This was super useful.
Thanks, glad you found it helpful!
great input sir, thank you for this 💯 😮👌
Hey Kev, You always provide great information. I just bought a temperature controller , I plug the bigger heater in the controller and use the smaller heater has a standalone is this correct.
That would be an excellent set up, yes sir! 💪
Hey kev thank you for showing me this video, and thank you for all you knowledge, this is my first big tank and last unless I win the lottery then I'll go alot bigger lol. You have been a great help with my investigation on african cichlids, I'm also investing in an aquadecor background the one I picked was f1, man what an expensive hobby lol but fun though..
What do you have the continous heat time set at. Its default at 6 hours? Do you turn that off? To zero? Or?
Turn that off. I dont use that feature at all. BTW, I appreciate your support through the membership! 😁💪
Fantastic video! Just what I was researching....great job!
Thanks, glad you found it helpful! 😁
Can you use any type of heater with a dual controller.. does the controller override the type of heaters witch you can select a temperature manually?? Cant really find any info anywhere ..would really appreciate the help 🙏
Yes the controller overrides any setting on the heater itself. The heaters are plugged into the controller. Just make sure the heaters set temp is always higher than the controller.
Awesome video. Very informational
Glad you liked it
Thats really smart, iL do that once I upgraded to a bigger tank. great video! 😎
Thanks! 👍 Glad you found it helpful!
Absolutely brilliant! Thank you so much for sharing this!
My pleasure! Glad you found it helpful 😊
My 40 gallon heater just failed. I caught it on time and have 2 smaller heaters in there now. They are back ups. Thankfully I also have an extra heater controller that I just have time to install on my aquarium. Very scary. I came back to re watch this video to see how to have 2 heaters and the temp controller. What wattage should I have for a 40 gallon breeder tank? I want 2 but not sure what size I need
Fabulous content. Really good video.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it! 😊
What size heater should I go with a 54 gallon corner fish tank
Bro can you please make another video explaining it with demo please 🙏 it will make all of us understand better!
I will add that to my list 😊
the problem arises when the heaters thermoatat fails and stays on. so its better to set the controller at a higher (max u wanna go) temperature than the heater. Therefore when the heater fails, we have a backup to shut the power off.
there is more chance of the heater to fail than the controller.
What do you use to heat your 210?
These - kavemanaquatics.com/product-category/equipment/heaters/
Aweomse thank you
How do you attach the probe of the temp controller to your tank? Is it water proof?
Yes its water proof. The probe goes in the water.
Man, that is a great tip.
Thanks bro, and it can save your whole tank! 😊👍
Hi Kev, I like the information you've provided here as I am new to the hobby and in the process of setting up my first large tank 150 gal. With most heaters just having a knob you turn until the light comes on how do you get them to the slightly higher and slightly lower settings that needed in this set up? Also with a 150 gal tank would it be okay to use two 300 watt heaters?
I just want you to know how much you're appreciated as I have gain so much valuable information from many of your videos. Keep doing what your doing because you are a true Blessing... Thank you
Glad to know I've been able to help! Usually thats the only adjustment you have on the heater itself. But thats why a heater controller comes in handy. It has a digital display to set the desired temp.
I like you Man thank you for your tips!
I appreciate that! 😊💪
My gourami and tetras have been used to 68 degrees for about 2 months now, I haven't turned on my heater for my 50 gallon tank yet, I have a big heater and 3 tetras 1 gourami, I was reading that they both like the temp at 75-80 degrees, I would like to turn on the heater for them, but not sure if I should bump it up at a cpl degree at a time or just go ahead and set it at the 75 or 80 degrees n let them warm up?
What if the weather gets super hot and my room temperature is high? Is there a way to keep the tank water temp low? During last heat wave my room was 25-26 degrees C and my fish need the water to be at 22 C. How can I make sure my fish don't get cooked?
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I have two titanium heaters on a temperature controller ??
Nice!
@@KaveManAquatics Putting two heaters on 1 controller is fine or works?
What variation do you set between ideal temperature ( temp when the heater turns off) and the temperature when it turns on again.
I currently have it set to .5c
Good video man but I got a question. That 75 tank you have at the start has a good number of cichlids but how do you know when to stop adding more fish? I got a 55 tank with some cichlids, freshwater sharks and some other random little guys and I don’t know when I should stop. Thanks for the videos!
Lol, that’s a great question. There is no standard number as they all grow differently, eat and poop differently. In my opinion it depends on your maintenance consistency. If you can only do 1 water change per week then by the end of the week you shouldn’t reach a nítrate level that’s harmful for your fish. If you do then you either need to do more maintenance or lighten up the bio-load...it’ll take you some experimenting to see what fits your style.
KaveMan Aquatics alright then, thanks
Seriously brilliant, thanks for saving my future a$$!
lol, My pleasure! 😊
@@KaveManAquatics Hey can I ask you - some say don't get an overpowered heater because it could fry your tank badly if it stays on. Some say get an overpowered heater so that it doesn't have to come on and off as much and wears out slower. Do you think heater one should be rated for the tank size, or can it be rated up? Thanks!!!
Im currently waiting on amazon to deliver the two 200W heaters and the heat controller for my 300W.
Nice!! 💪💪
Just came across your channel and am a fan already! Question for you: I am a new fish tank owner and have a 55 gallon and tropical fish. What brand and wattage of heaters do I buy to set up what you have described in this video? My top fin heater that came with the tank doesn't seem to be heating the tank as much as the setting says it should.
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Informative video! Definitely considering getting a temperature controller now.
Thanks!, And yea thats a great idea lol
Hi Kev. Im a little late to the party😊 I see this video is 4 years old.I have installed the Inkbird 306-A on 3 tanks. One alarms every morning at 4:00 am with E5 error. It is 29 gallons with one 150W heater set at 77 degrees. Range is set for 68 F to 81 F. Any suggestions how to program the controller so it doesnt false alarm?
Honestly, I never set the alarms. They annoyed me early on and I told myself I'd figure them out later, But I ended up just leaving them off lol 🤷♂️ I figure its still going to turn on and off when its supposed to, I dont need to be alerted. Sorry I couldnt help with this one.
@@KaveManAquatics With the set up you describe in the video I see how the alarms are a mute feature. Thank you for your reply! I am setting all 3 tanks up as you suggest. Totally makes sense. Love your sharing of information-- so helpful and easy to understand. Have an awesome day!
While doing water changes I know it's not a good idea to keep the thermometer on, but my question is what if you are doing a maximum of 25% water change and the heater is submerged in water- can you keep the heater on?
Yup, as long as it stays submerged you’re good to go
Hi sir kaveman i find your videos very useful but i have a question i have 8 gallon and 50 watts heater and we use a/c 24/7 @ 20 degrees my heater is turning on and off frequently is it normal? But it is maintaining the temperature of 80 degree fahrenheit for my betta.
Ok that sounds awesome. Example 400 gallon tank. 1 300 watt heater set to 80 temp control 76 and standalone 200 watt set to 72 sounds about right.
Perfect
Awesome. Thank you. Keep up the good work. Love your videos. Thank you for all you do with providing all your knowledge in this hobby. This will be my first Saltwater adventure coming up soon. I'M EXCITED BUT I'M HAVE PATIENCE 👍🙏