donna4909 Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 Is this a bad idea? During the day, the lights keep the tank temp at around 80 degrees, but at night it starts to cool down. It usually gets to 74 degrees or so right before the lights come back on. It's a 2.5 MiniBow. I have this heater: Mini Heater Could I just set it up in the filter, and put it on a timer? Link to comment
reefin300 Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 you could do that as long as your temps don't drop too low although with that mini heater I don't think you can control the temperature either, does it ever get too hot? Link to comment
donna4909 Posted August 31, 2005 Author Share Posted August 31, 2005 No, it's not adjustable. But it's only 7 watts, so I don't think it would get too hot, especially if only ran for about 12 hours a day. I know some betta keepers that use them 24 hours a day and have no problems. I guess I could always just try it with an empty tank and see how it goes. Link to comment
reefin300 Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 sounds good go for it! I've always wanted to start a pico but I just tore down my NC and don't know what to do with it... Link to comment
reef n ale Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 Hey donna, maybe a good test would be to run the tank for a day without the lights. Run the heater instead and that way you can keep an eye on it and see if it would get too hot. Stability is the key here, so you're right to do something about it. IMO, a 6 degree swing everyday is unacceptable. hth Rob Link to comment
Daemonfly Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 You could try it. I'm pertty sure I've seen heater controllers though. You plug a non-thermostat heater into these and they turn it on and off instead. I don't have a direct link to any though, sorry. Link to comment
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