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Hi Lynda,
Can you tell me which brand and wattage heaters you use for your unfiltered 5 gallon tanks? I keep buying the wrong ones. First I bought a hydor mini, which uses no settings, just heats it up to 4 degrees above the ambient temp! That one was a mistake...Then, I JUST bought a Hydor Theo, which is supposed to keep it at the exact setting you set it to...well, my temp dropped 2 degrees in 2 days! So, the directions say to put it in a well circulated area, so it can heat evenly, but since I am unfiltered...it sucks. I need one that will work in my circumstance. Thanks! And then hopefully I can find it at the pet store, I only have a Petco or a Petsmart or walmart to go buy them at around here. Thanks!
Hi Liane,
I use Aqua Clear submersible heaters in all my tanks, and have had no problem with them. You can set them which I like very much. They may be a little more expensive, but they are worth it. I'm not sure if they have 25 watts, but they do have 50 watts which is good for 5-10 gallon tanks. If your pet store does not have them, they might be able to order one for you.
I hope this will help.
Lynda
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Lynda
Expertise
I can help you with cichlids, african cichlids, betta fish. I have bred most of them, including the Discus, and Angel Fish, and Rams. I have also bred many african cichlids. I have bred bettas too...well I am a fish nut! I can help you with most diseases, and have experience in setting up a tank. I can tell you tricks on keeping your water alkaline without products. I also speak and write french. I have experience with salt water fish, but would rather not get into that field. Please when writing to me, give me detailed information. The size of your tank, your water chemistry, etc. The more I know, the more I can help you. I cannot guess at what you have, so please give me information and I will do my outmost to help you with any question you ask me. Please do not ask me questions on Goldfish, mollies, platies, and guppies. Lynda
Experience
I have worked in Petshops in the fish department...was Manager in two...and alot of my experience came from my home where I had 26 aquariums from 20 gallons to 200 gallons.
Publications
I have a MSN group but it has nothing to do with fish
Education/Credentials
I have finished high school, and went to college, in accounting
Past/Present Clients
Too many to mention
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