Equipment Review and Discussion :: Is a heater a must?????

[turboturtle8]

Is a heater a must even if you have a thermometer?

[SpotsMama]

If you live in a tropical climate where the temperature doesn't vary much or doesn't drop below 70 degrees, then you can do without a heater. The thermometer is always a good idea so you can keep an eye on things to make sure it doesn't get too cool - or too hot.

[myrtle1123]

I dont have a heater in my tank I just make sure the tanks isn't to cold/hot if it is I add / take away some water to make it the right temmp.

[turboturtle8]

Yeah thats pretty much what I do myrtle

[SpotsMama]

myrtle1123, wouldn't your life be a lot easier with a heater? They aren't very expensive. You won't always be there to monitor the water temperature - like at night when you're asleep and when you're out and about. A heater keeps the water temperature nice and even, which is most beneficial for the turtle's health. I would think that this would be especially helpful in Canada. I hear it gets cold up there!

[turboturtle8]

You have a point there Spots

[Starchick]

Yeah, for under 30 bucks you can get a reliable heater, less work for you and more security for your turtle.

[xsavingsaturdayx]

I cant imagine living without a water heater, to me..in my opinion, a water heater is the best health insurance you can give your turtle. I mean, think about it...what causes most Respiratory infections? Cold water..right? With a water heater you wont have that problem, because it will keep the water at a nice stable temperature (Day & Night).


All hail the marine land visi-therm stealth heater

[DavidY]

Fluctuating temperatures can cause unhealthy stress for the turtles, especially small ones. In the wild, turtles live in ponds with a vast amount of water. The water temperature changes very slowly (a degree or two over a couple of weeks) and usually not by a whole lot. In a 100 gallon aquarium without a heater, the temperature can fluctuate by 10 degrees in a few hours.