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How much heater wattage should suit a 30gal?

PostPosted: Sun Feb 25, 2007 4:34 pm
by DaddySkittles
Hello I'm just wondering how much watts of a heater would suit a full 30 gal?

PostPosted: Sun Feb 25, 2007 8:37 pm
by steve
3 to 5 watts per gallon is fine.

PostPosted: Sun Feb 25, 2007 10:56 pm
by DaddySkittles
ok thanks.

PostPosted: Mon Feb 26, 2007 12:32 am
by adam85491
steve wrote:3 to 5 watts per gallon is fine.


That is sticky-worthy.

PostPosted: Mon Feb 26, 2007 10:38 pm
by DaddySkittles
I think so to. But it's only a few words..

PostPosted: Tue Feb 27, 2007 11:38 am
by marisa
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. :)