Equipment Review and Discussion :: Recommended Heater

[puiyanpuiyan]

Hi,
My heater isn't functioning that great and I want to get replacements for my 20 gallon tank. I loved the Stealth Pro but with the recall I don't think it's a good idea to get them at this time.
What other brand do you recommend? I keep my water level very high so that there's more space for my turtles.
I prefer the non-glass safe ones as my turtles dig and get the heater/filter loose all the time and I will die if they get killed cuz of a broken heater.
Thanks!!!

[puiyanpuiyan]

By the way, I do have 2 spare Eheim Jager heaters at home, there's no way for those glasses can be broken and kill my turtle right? She (DD) is super agressive and curious!

[steve]

It's hard to find an inexpensive titanium heater nowadays. I have not heard of the Jager's shattering like some other heaters but it's possible I guess. Other options are to buy or make a heater guard, or use an inline heater that attaches to your filter.

[puiyanpuiyan]

What do you think about the Tetra Aquatic Reptile Heater?
I read some pretty interesting bad reviews online....but it looks like my turtles couldn't break that one!

[steve]

Seems a bit overpriced but it might be OK if it addresses your needs. Just be sure to plug it into a GFCI outlet.

[VeipaCray]

The eheims are really tough.

If you go titanium, the finnex are really good. You'll need one with an integrated controller to keep the cost down.