Cheap heaters

Never buy a cheap heater! I had one stick on my QT tank today and killed six yellow tangs, one large majestic rabbit fish and lavender tang

Thanks Marineland

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I guess that's my fault for going cheap. Makes me think I should buy an Apex for my Display tank

 

Sorry for loss, that really sucks! Marineland has never been known for guality. I recommend a separate thermostat just incase of these circumstances.

 

Crazy how you can get a Jagger for few bucks less than marine land and it's 4 times the product. But yea, def peace of mind to have a controller to regulate the temps. Nothing like a system with double fail-safe

 

Sorry for the loss of your fish. That really bites. I know I use Eheim/Ebo Jager heaters. I personally have not had any problems with them.

 

I have used a lot of heaters over the years did not like setting up the jager

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But jager never let me down

 

Ehiem jager is all I will use also ...and only on a controller/apex.

 

Eheim for me as well. No problems yet!!

 

Marina is hagen made. Always super reliable and only $20 for a 300w

I dislike everything marineland. Their filters may last forever but their politics is bad stuff.

 

I do like the tanks Marineland make black silicone and corner overflows have 4' 150 gallon

 

With the size of your tank and the investment you will have in it, I would suggest the Apex and as much redundancy as possible