Sizing a tank heater (or heaters) is based on the water volume of the tank, the average temperature in the room where the tank is located, and the desired water temperature for the tank. For the heater wattage, the basic rule of thumb is to use between 2.5 and 5 watts per gallon of...
The heater will automatically turn on or off to maintain the set temperature. Wattage Selection: The wattage of the heater you choose depends on the size of your aquarium. As a general guideline, it is recommended to have around 5 watts of heating power per gallon of water, but this can...
0 Great question! You will want a minimum of 2.5 watts per gallon up to 5 watts per gallon. Overall on a 120 gallon you will need a minimum of 300 watt heater. Feel free to let us know if you have any further questions! Answer by: Connor on Feb 26, 2016, 8:40 AM 0 SIGN...
The very basic rule of thumb is that you need between 2.5 and 5 watts per gallon of water volume. This can obviously vary depending on how cold the room is that your aquarium is in, and how large the tank is. Thelarger the body of water, the slower the water will lose heat, wherea...
You don’t want to get an aquarium heater that’s too weak for your tank, and you don’t want one that’s too strong either. The general formula is 3-5 watts per gallon of water in your tank. To put it another way, here’s a chart for your reference: ...
Practical limitations, most notably the weight (fresh water weighs about 8.3 pounds per U.S. gallon (1 kg/L), and salt water is even denser) and internal water pressure (requiring thick, strong glass siding) of a large aquarium, keep most home aquaria to a maximum of around 1 m? (...
Aquarium Provides a spacious habitat for your Common Molly, with a minimum of 10 gallons in size. Heater Ensures the water temperature stays within the preferred range of 72-78°F (22-26°C). Filter Maintains water quality by removing waste and harmful substances from the water. Air pump Su...
10+ gallon tank with hood Filter, heater, lighting Gravel or sand substrate Driftwood, rocks, and decorations Live plants (optional) Water test kit and thermometer Gravel vacuum and algae scraper Water conditioner Tank Size You don’t need a large tank to set up an amazing guppy community aqu...
With every system, you need to know how much flow you will need. Typically this is calculated in gallons per hour (GPH). For example, most people feel a flow through their sumps of 10 times the display tank volume is suitable. If you have a 120 gallon display tank, then that would ...
Some experts recommend 30 gallons per convict cichlid Others say 30-50 gallons is large enough for a pair of convicts If you have a breeding pair, you will need at least a 50-gallon tank. If you want to play it safe, it might be a good idea to choose a tank size that’s larger ...