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Post Posted: Sun Feb 25, 2007 4:34 pm   How much heater wattage should suit a 30gal?

Hello I'm just wondering how much watts of a heater would suit a full 30 gal?
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Post Posted: Sun Feb 25, 2007 8:37 pm   

3 to 5 watts per gallon is fine.
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Post Posted: Sun Feb 25, 2007 10:56 pm   

ok thanks.
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Post Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2007 12:32 am   

steve wrote:3 to 5 watts per gallon is fine.


That is sticky-worthy.
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Post Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2007 10:38 pm   

I think so to. But it's only a few words..
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Post Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2007 11:38 am   

It's pretty much a standard measure---if you look on aquarium sites (and I think drsfostersmith), that's pretty much the info you'll get. Personally, I just allow 5 watts per gallon. :)
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