Heater Location?

[neowind]

I have been wondering for quite a bit does it matter where the heater is in the tank? Is it ok to put it in the back of a corner style tank? Will it matter if its behind the LR? I kind of want to get it out of the main view here is a picture of where it is now do you think I could move it to the "V" shape back in the back and it be ok?

 

[smpross]

It is most important that the heater be located in an area with great circulation. As long as the circulation in the tank is good, the location should not be a problem. Good Luck. Scott

 

[pokdbz]

I have a powerhead pretty close to my heater so that I get good circulation with the warm water. Maybe if you put one next to it??

 

[robchuck]

I would move it behind the rocks in the corner and add a smaller powerhead to increase the circulation back there. Moving the heater would be a great excuse to increase the circulation behind your rocks to keep detritus from building up, plus the tank would look cleaner.

 

[neowind]

Well honestly I thought I was a little overkill already on my flow I may not be though. I have 635gph running through my tank right now maybe thats not enough im not sure hehe.

 

[giantregal]

i was contemplating putting mine in the wet dry filter
anyone ever done this?

 

[fender]

I have mine sitting in my CPR Bak Pak skimmer. Your wet-dry would be a good spot as long as it's submerged.

 

[smpross]

Mine is in my wet/dry and it is great because it is totally out of the way. Scott