General Care Discussion :: Heater

[Ferd]

I just bought a new heater for my turtles. i have it laying down at the bottom of the tank so that the whole watter can be heated. however, i am concerned if one of the little fellas will try to eat the cable... is that anything to worry about? anyone else have this issue?

[steve]

I think there have been one or two turts that are really bitey... but I don't it recall being a problem.

Are yours like that?

[mikee]

Ferd – Most heaters for an aquarium are designed to the placed horizontally with the wire coming out the top. If you have a proper filter/pump the water should circulate and stay at a constant temperature. Turtles will eat or try to eat almost anything. If they work at it they could eat off the insulation on the wire. ZAPO!!

[FLhaven4strays]

I've heard of some folks using a narrow piece of pvc to protect the cord, but for the most part it's not necessary.

[megcornell]

One of my turtles, Leo, tends to bite at everything, but she's never gone after cords.
The small diameter PVC is a good way to be safe if you're worried though.

[SpotsMama]

My turtle is the bitey type. I do like mikee said and keep the heaters at an angle so the cord comes out the top and isn't under water.