In the aquatic world, at the time of changing seasons, with unusual temperature changes during the day, we will easily encounter many cases of fish suffering from fungi and diseases that are harmful to aquatic creatures. Therefore, an aquarium heating system is a very necessary device for aquariums in winter. The article below will guide you on how to choose, install and use the most suitable aquarium heater.
Benefits of aquarium heaters
Agents that cause fungus and many other diseases frequently appear in the tank environment. Sudden changes in temperature are the main cause of diseases in aquatic organisms. The heater helps stabilize the temperature of the fish tank, helping aquatic creatures in the tank to maintain and grow in the most stable way with changing environmental conditions. A basic heater also has the ability to automatically turn off when it reaches a certain temperature, so players should set the heater at all times, not necessarily when the temperature drops to turn on the heater.
Cold weather is not as harmful as humid weather. It is at this time when the temperature changes a lot during the day that we need to pay more attention to the aquarium. Endothermic animals, especially fish, have poor endurance, are easily affected by the environment and are susceptible to reduced resistance. Therefore, heating equipment is very necessary and must be present in the aquarium during the cold season.
See more: How important is the temperature in the aquarium?here.
Select heating equipment
There are two types of aquarium heaters: electronic heaters and traditional thermal cut-off heaters. Depending on the needs and size of the tank, we should choose a type of heating equipment with appropriate features and benefits. Traditional electric cut-off aquarium heaters are cheaper but have a low ability to warm water. In contrast, electronic heaters provide very stable heat levels but are also more expensive.
If the fish tank volume is from 100 – 120L, you should use a heater with a capacity of 100W, for a 200-300L tank you should have a capacity of 300W to ensure the water is warmed to the right temperature. If you use a heater with a higher capacity in a tank with a small tank capacity, it will damage the heater. You can combine 2 – 3 heaters and place them in appropriate locations for the best results.
Currently on the market there are a variety of heating devices for aquariums with different shapes and capacities, all of which are designed quite neatly and eye-catching. Based on the size and characteristics of each type of aquarium, we can choose the appropriate product.
Instructions for placing heaters for aquariums
The issue of where to place the heating device depends on its style and type. The heater should be installed at the bottom of the aquarium and to ensure safety, we need to fix the device in a corner and cover it carefully.
As for top-mounted heaters, they are often used for tanks with small areas. Installing this type of heater is very simple, just hang it above the tank so that the button system does not touch the water surface. Contact sources such as electrical wires should not be placed in locations with water. In addition, electronic heaters can be placed anywhere inside or outside the tank.
Before placing the heater, pay attention to carefully checking the outside of the device, connectors, wires or body to ensure safety and avoid electrical problems during use.
Most heaters used and sold on the market today are submersible heaters. When installed, the heater body will usually be completely submerged in water.
When using a heater, you should use it with water temperature measuring devices such as mercury thermometers, probes, electronic thermometers, etc. to accurately measure the temperature in the lake. Because the temperature displayed on the heater is often not accurate compared to the actual temperature of the water in the pool.
See more: Distinguishing between different types of thermometers, which type should you choose for aquariums?here.Thus, Vietnam Aquarium has shared with you information and experience to help install and use detailed heating equipment. Hopefully through this article, everyone can choose and use the most suitable method for their aquarium.
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