Debate On Best And Worst Heaters

HEATERS
Which ones are the best
Which ones are over priced
which ones are the best bang for there buck
which ones have you had bad expirences with

 

I have only used fluval and Jäger (eheim) heaters. The fluval is meh because it seems very weak but otherwise is ok. I like the LED temperature reading as well as the protection cage around it The Jägers(eheim) are my favorite I have 5 of them currently running as well as 5 of my old ones (15 years old) that all still work perfectly for some reason I have never had one kill my fish or fail in any way. Also they are pretty cheap ($15 for a 50 Watt). I don't think your should buy the really cheap ones since if they fail they will kill all your fish

 

I have only used the Aqueon Pro Heaters. I use them in my 125 & 55. They do a great job. The prices are good and they have a lifetime warranty.

 

Thumbs up on the Aqueons.
I'm not saying they're the best because I just don't know, but I do know they meet my needs.

 

aqueon is good, so is topfin

 

Jager eheim never had a problem.

 

I don't know about other people but I have had really good luck with nat geos heater
but I had a heater give out yesterday I think it was aqueon or topfin

 

Aqueon pro. I run no other type.
Lifetime guarantee.
I have around 30-40 running and am still happy with them many years later.
Buy them online when they are on sale and you won't regret it.

 

I never had a proplem with cheap no name chinese heaters

 

I have 4 Odyssey heaters I bought for cheap off of eBay. I think the 2 300w where $15 and the 2 500w where $19 and that's for the pair. My heaters don't get much use as it is.

 

The best bang for your buck would be the Aqueon Pros followed closely by the Aqueon regular glass heaters. I have 4 Pros (100w, 150w, 200w and 250w) and 2 regulars (100w).

Cobalt NeoTherms are possibly the best but very pricey at 2-3x the price of a Aqueon Pro.

Fluval E series are good if you have excellent flow in your tank. Otherwise, you'll have issues.

Top Fin is possibly the worst. I had one from a 20 gallon kit and there was moisture inside the glass. PetSmart replaced it and the replacement also had the same problem within a week. I asked them to replace it with an Aqueon regular and I've had no issues with it. I ended up buying a 2nd one on sale and $10 off.

 

HEATERS
Which ones are the best
Which ones are over priced
which ones are the best bang for there buck
which ones have you had bad expirences with

Best I have ever used is: Worst is many others

 

Best I have ever used is: Worst is many others
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This one is the only heater I find on Amazon at 4 1/2 stars. Almost every other one has had complaints of them frying their fish or low life expectancy. This one is pricey, yes...about 40 bucks..(for 50 watts. All I need for 10 gallons).but I am considering it for no worry performance. (Its still on my wish list for a tank I am building). I meant the Cobalt you showed.

 

I haven't kept up with technology lately, so I thought I'd stop by, but this isn't telling me anything new. Guess I'll stick with the Aqueon Pro like I've been using. Haven't had issues yet.