rainbowfish Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 I bought 2 from local LFS a 10w and a 25w they also have a 50w they are preset to 26c and non adjustable however unlike other non adjustable mini heaters (the black plastic type) these actually work better they are glass just smaller than the normal size heaters and fit in very small places and are a colour grey that dosnt stick out, easy to hide. Not sure how well they will work in the winter but if the house is warm they should be good. I have the 10w in a tiny 5L acrylic tank and the 25w in a halea 8L all in one tank and both read between 25c and 26c on cooler days. Normal room temp now is 25c anyway but the fish all seem happy. If your looking for something for a single betta tank or a very small tank I recomend these. So just thought I would mention these in case you havn't seen them yet I think they are a new thing. Sarah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNgo2006 Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 Maybe a few pics, brand or where you got them from Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6ftaquaman Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 I believe they are "aqua one nano's" chi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNgo2006 Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 My bad didn't see it in the title.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainbowfish Posted February 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 The 10w was about $15 the 25 about $18? near that I forget I got them from Pet and Aquarium warehouse at South Nowra NSW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yanagi Posted February 2, 2013 Report Share Posted February 2, 2013 We just recent got these little heaters in at Auburn Aquarium, Glad to hear they do a good job. I plan on running one in a nano tank when I get it set up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainbowfish Posted February 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2013 I have found them the best of all the mini heaters Ive tried, and more reliable than the reptile mats they fluctuate the temperature too much, and the plastic ones cant seem to keep water above 24c. I am hoping more brands will bring out small heaters and eventually some adjustable ones. It is harder to keep temperature stable in small tanks anyway I still try and keep the room warm as much as possible and I find keeping the tanks in one area with lights etc generate enough heat to keep things more stable. I have got away with having unheated jars on a shelf with heated tanks around them and they seem to stay warm enough, until my barraks is done but I will always have individual display tanks to heat and I like them to look good without trying to jam some bulking great big heater in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yanagi Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Update? Is everyone still happy with these heaters? Any issues or reasons why you would / wouldn't recommend them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUSS8 Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 I purchased one of these from my LFS a few weeks ago and I'm pretty happy with it. Keeps the water a stable temperature. Picked mine up for $10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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