Heater for aquarium

The heater for an aquarium is an important part of the equipment of an artificial reservoir, suitable for the development and life of fish. Such a heater is especially necessary in cases where it is planned to breed tropical fish and aquatic plants, which are very demanding for living conditions.

Types of water heaters for aquarium

The heater for the aquarium is used to heat the water to the desired temperature , and to maintain this indicator at a constant level, as this is one of the most important conditions for the health and life of the inhabitants of an artificial reservoir.

There are several types of heaters. Most often, submersible water heaters made of different types of materials are used. They are inserted into the aquarium and completely or partially submerged in water, which gives their heat when heated. Can be of a variety of sizes, including very modest ones, suitable as mini heaters for a small aquarium .

The second type - flowing water heaters with a thermostat removed from the aquarium. Installed on the water purification filter. They allow you to adjust the temperature of the water without having to get your hands into the water.

Another type is heating cables. They are placed under the ground and evenly transmit heat throughout the aquarium. This is the optimal version of the heater for a round aquarium.

Finally, there are special heating mats , also placed at the bottom under the ground. They can ensure a uniform and sufficiently strong heating of the water.

Good heater for aquarium

A qualitative and easy-to-use water heater for the aquarium should be equipped with a thermostat that will regulate the degree of heating without the constant control of the owners. Such a thermostat is set at a certain temperature, heats the water to this value, and then turns off and starts working again only when it is necessary to bring the water back to the set values. Also, in order for the heater to cope well with the task set before it, it is necessary to choose an aggregate suitable for capacity to the size of the container. 1 Watt is required for heating 1 liter of water, that is, if your aquarium is designed for 19 liters, you will need a heater with a capacity of about 19 watts. It should also be borne in mind that in large aquariums water can warm up unevenly when only one water heater is used. In this case, it is better to evenly place several heaters in different parts of the aquarium or use a heating cable or mat.