Heater

[tsdid]

Hey all i have a relatively simple question. I am going to buy a new heater, i have a 40 gallon tank with about 5 gallons in the sump. The heater I think im going to get is the aquarium systems Visi-Therm Stealth . I am right on the edge of the 150watt and the 200watt, is it better to get the higher wattage or the lower wattage.
Thanks

 

[grumpygils]

Originally Posted by tsdid
Hey all i have a relatively simple question. I am going to buy a new heater, i have a 40 gallon tank with about 5 gallons in the sump. The heater I think im going to get is the aquarium systems Visi-Therm Stealth . I am right on the edge of the 150watt and the 200watt, is it better to get the higher wattage or the lower wattage.
Thanks
The higher for sure. It does not have to run as long and will keep the temp more stable.
Mc

 

[hefner413]

I bought two 250W stealths for $36 after shipping on a different site. I only need one in my 55 gal. I bought two so I would have a spare. Awesome heater. Dial it in, and it stays right at that temp.

 

[doktorj99]

defenitly the 200watt....it's better to have to much than not enough..

 

[lion_crazz]

I agree with the above. Go with the higher wattage heater.

 

[nereef]

the larger will run less and be more effecient.