Re: [GSAS-Member] Do heaters die of old age?

[Matt Staroscik <matt@wrongcrowd.com>]

It's a 90 gal tank, and they need to keep the tank at most 15F above
ambient. (60F house, 75F tank max)

I have used these heaters for years already, so it feels like there's an
equipment problem.

On Mon, Dec 7, 2009 at 12:08 PM, R. Slettevold <Slettevoldr@comcast.net>wrote:

> Hi Matt,
>
> It may not be the heaters, thermostats, or thermometers.  It could be that
> the heaters are not properly sized for your conditions, especially with
> this
> very cold weather!
>
> How many gallons is the aquarium that you have the two 250 watt heaters in?
> What temperature are you trying to maintain in the aquarium?  What are the
> maximum and minimum room temperatures where the aquarium is kept?
>
> Roy
>
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