Maintaining normal water temperature is essential for the life of the aquarium ecosystem. Each species of fish requires a certain regime, for example, tropical species of inhabitants need warm water at least 27 degrees. For this purpose, heaters with a thermostat are installed in aquariums. This is the main part of the equipment along with the filter.
How to choose a heater for an aquarium?
Modern heaters have a heating element and a thermostat. The necessary temperature level is set in it, then the device switches on.
Heaters come in several types:
- Submersible. The body can be glass or plastic, titanium with an outwardly-mounted thermostat. Mini heater is designed for a small aquarium, a flat shape allows you to place it along the wall, into the ground, hide behind the scenery.
- Flowing. Works externally in an external filter;
- Heating cables. They are zigzagged under the ground;
- Heating mats. Installed under the aquarium.
The heater should be selected in accordance with its capacity and the size of the aquarium. You can combine several types, considering that warm water should be evenly distributed in the vessel.
Consider how to use a heater for an aquarium. The main thing is its proper placement to ensure the warming up of water in all layers. It is desirable to install the heater in a corner or at the back wall. If it is submerged - at the bottom of the vessel. It is important that the aquarium is provided with a good circulation of water from the filter, otherwise it will have an acceptable temperature at the heater, and in a remote location it will be cold. When cleaning the aquarium or partial replacement of water, the device must be disconnected.
Qualitatively selected heater will help to feel the fish as in the natural environment and will allow the aquatic inhabitants to develop normally.