Via Aqua TAM Titanium Heaters (1 Viewer)

[emixa]

I decided to change out my Ehiem heater for the titanium heater. I was reading the instruction (go figure) and read where this item should be placed in a high flow area hung to the side of the glass with the sensor about 4in away. It further stated that they should not be placed on the substrate (which i guess is the gravel or sand).

My dilema is that I wanted to place this in my sump, where i have room.

Does anyone have knowledge of this or has this type of heater and has it laying flat in your sump.

LMK please. BTW, I added a link to show you which one it is, accept mine is a 300W.

http://www.fishtanksdirect.com/200WattViaAquaTitaniumTubeAquariumHeater.aspx

 

[RR-MAN]

Via aqua is a cheap brand... Stick to the Eheim.

 

[emixa]

well the problem is that i am haing heating issues. i set my heater and it didnt stay that way. I have an older EBO-Jager and when it reached its point, it would turn off. i set this thing a couple of times and nothing.

 

[RR-MAN]

In my opinion, a heater should be replaced every 2-3 years unless it's hooked up to a controller.

If you think about how much we pay for the fish & corals [in thousands] versus a $30 heater. The cost is so minimal.

Heaters could be a pain in the rear. Your best option is to get a controller to get an accurate temp reading of the tank. An RKL cost around $113 and can control your lights, heater, fan, and so much more.

GL>

 

[emixa]

In my opinion, a heater should be replaced every 2-3 years unless it's hooked up to a controller.

If you think about how much we pay for the fish & corals [in thousands] versus a $30 heater. The cost is so minimal.

Heaters could be a pain in the rear. Your best option is to get a controller to get an accurate temp reading of the tank. An RKL cost around $113 and can control your lights, heater, fan, and so much more.

GL>

agreed, but this is a brand new heater. And i want to save up for an APEX Lite since it provides alot better service.

 

[emixa]

So I didnt use it or even take it out of the box. Since i cant post under the for sale section. I am selling it for what i paid for. Hit me up. Sticker say $49.

 

[dave00gt]

So I didnt use it or even take it out of the box. Since i cant post under the for sale section. I am selling it for what i paid for. Hit me up. Sticker say $49.

Wow! You don't even come up with your own opinion on a nice heater. I have one and it works great. It's accurate and very effective in keeping my tank temperature stable. If you are going to sell u might as well try it and come up with your own opinion and use a thermometer to see if it's accurate. Because used is used. Good luck

 

[emixa]

Dave,

Well the only real issue is that it can not lay it on the floor or bottom of my sump. i would hate to do it anyway and something screw up. I dont have space in my sump to have it hang or place going up and down as the instructions require. I dont want it in the main display.

so what not increase my chances of selling it BNIB then used.