Trouble with heater

[Mary E. Hill]

Hi, all!

I'm new to tropical fish - only had goldfish before.

I bought a heater and it's just a cheapie. I'm having big trouble getting it
set to the right temp! Very frustrating when you don't have hour after hour
to check it and adjust accordingly.

Is there any other type of heater where you can just set it to the degrees
you want & go? This one just has notches...

Poor fish woke up in an 85 degree tank this morning! I felt awful:( I
turned it down 2 notches and left for work this morning - now they're
probably freezing. You see my problem?? Any solutions out there other than
patience, probably killing them, and lots of time?

Thanks for any guidance...

Mary

[RedForeman ©®]

> I bought a heater and it's just a cheapie. I'm having big trouble
> getting it set to the right temp! Very frustrating when you don't
> have hour after hour to check it and adjust accordingly.

Best way of setting a heater is to have a thermometer first... Make your
tank, by either heating and adding warm water to get desired temp, insert
heater, unplugged. let sit, turn the temp guage down to it's lowest setting
per instructions, plug in, and turn UP until light comes on. Leave and
monitor for a bit... If light goes out almost immediately, it's close, knock
it up another bit and check temp in an hour.

> Is there any other type of heater where you can just set it to the
> degrees you want & go? This one just has notches...
>
> Poor fish woke up in an 85 degree tank this morning! I felt awful:(
> I turned it down 2 notches and left for work this morning - now
> they're probably freezing. You see my problem?? Any solutions out
> there other than patience, probably killing them, and lots of time?

You'll figure it out, its a matter of time.. All things take time.

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[Josh Mills]

In article >,
says...
> Hi, all!
>
> I'm new to tropical fish - only had goldfish before.
>
> I bought a heater and it's just a cheapie. I'm having big trouble getting it
> set to the right temp! Very frustrating when you don't have hour after hour
> to check it and adjust accordingly.
>
> Is there any other type of heater where you can just set it to the degrees
> you want & go? This one just has notches...
>
> Poor fish woke up in an 85 degree tank this morning! I felt awful:( I
> turned it down 2 notches and left for work this morning - now they're
> probably freezing. You see my problem?? Any solutions out there other than
> patience, probably killing them, and lots of time?
>
> Thanks for any guidance...
>
> Mary
>
>
>
>
>
If you can affford it order an ebo-jager heater online. You can get them
for less than $20 online(although they run about 40 at the local fish
store). They have a dial with the temperature marked, and I've found
mine to be accurate within a degree or two of the stated temp. I set it
when I got it, and that was it. As for you finding your tank at 85 this
morning, I wouldn't worry too much. I've been running my tank at 85 for
over a week now to help get rid of ich. BTW what kind of fishes do you
have?

Josh

[Mary E. Hill]

"RedForeman ©®" > wrote in message
...
> > I bought a heater and it's just a cheapie. I'm having big trouble
> > getting it set to the right temp! Very frustrating when you don't
> > have hour after hour to check it and adjust accordingly.
>
> Best way of setting a heater is to have a thermometer first... Make your
> tank, by either heating and adding warm water to get desired temp, insert
> heater, unplugged. let sit, turn the temp guage down to it's lowest
setting
> per instructions, plug in, and turn UP until light comes on. Leave and
> monitor for a bit... If light goes out almost immediately, it's close,
knock
> it up another bit and check temp in an hour.

Did all this...Had the thermometer prior...


>
> > Is there any other type of heater where you can just set it to the
> > degrees you want & go? This one just has notches...
> >
> > Poor fish woke up in an 85 degree tank this morning! I felt awful:(
> > I turned it down 2 notches and left for work this morning - now
> > they're probably freezing. You see my problem?? Any solutions out
> > there other than patience, probably killing them, and lots of time?
>
> You'll figure it out, its a matter of time.. All things take time.
>

I'm SO impatient;) That's what the fish are for - to soothe me and slow me
down. Thanks!

> --
> RedForeman ©® future fabricator and creator of a ratbike
> streetfighter!!!
>
> ==========================
> 2003 TRX450ES
> 1992 TRX-350 XX (For Sale)
> 1987 TRX250R (sold)
> 1987 CBR600 Hurricane (sold)
> 1987 VFR700 Interceptor (sold)
> 1995 TRX300ex (sold)
> 2000 CBR600F4 silver/red (sold) *sniff*sniff*
> '98 Tacoma Ext Cab 4X4 Lifted....
> ==========================
> ø¤°`°¤ø,¸¸¸,ø¤°`°¤ø,¸¸¸,ø¤°`°¤ø,¸¸,ø¤°`°¤ø,¸¸¸,ø¤° `°¤ø,¸¸,ø¤°`°¤ø
> "By US Code Title 47, Sec.227(a)(2)(B), a computer/modem/printer
> meets the definition of a telephone fax machine. By Sec.227(b)(1)(C),
> it is unlawful to send any unsolicited advertisement to such equipment.
> By Sec.227(b)(3)(C), a violation of the aforementioned Section is
> punishable by action to recover actual monetary loss, or $500,
> whichever is greater, for each violation."
>
> If you do send me unsolicited e-mail I will proof-read it at a rate
> of $100 per hour (4 hour minimum).
>
>

[Mary E. Hill]

"Josh Mills" > wrote in message
.. .
> In article >,
> says...
> > Hi, all!
> >
> > I'm new to tropical fish - only had goldfish before.
> >
> > I bought a heater and it's just a cheapie. I'm having big trouble
getting it
> > set to the right temp! Very frustrating when you don't have hour after
hour
> > to check it and adjust accordingly.
> >
> > Is there any other type of heater where you can just set it to the
degrees
> > you want & go? This one just has notches...
> >
> > Poor fish woke up in an 85 degree tank this morning! I felt awful:( I
> > turned it down 2 notches and left for work this morning - now they're
> > probably freezing. You see my problem?? Any solutions out there other
than
> > patience, probably killing them, and lots of time?
> >
> > Thanks for any guidance...
> >
> > Mary
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> If you can affford it order an ebo-jager heater online. You can get them
> for less than $20 online(although they run about 40 at the local fish
> store). They have a dial with the temperature marked, and I've found
> mine to be accurate within a degree or two of the stated temp. I set it
> when I got it, and that was it. As for you finding your tank at 85 this
> morning, I wouldn't worry too much. I've been running my tank at 85 for
> over a week now to help get rid of ich. BTW what kind of fishes do you
> have?
>
> Josh

Hi, Josh

That heater sounds great - do you have any links?

I've got 2 orange gouramis, 2 black neons, 3 african drawf frogs and one
bottom-feeder cat that's smaller than a pleco and lighter colored but I
don't know what kind he is exactly:( I have to look him up sometime soon!

Thanks for the help

[Josh Mills]

> Hi, Josh
>
> That heater sounds great - do you have any links?
<http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=3858&Ne=
40000&R=7454&N=2004+22787>.

Hope this helps,

Josh

[Andy Hill]

"Mary E. Hill" > wrote:
>I bought a heater and it's just a cheapie. I'm having big trouble getting it
>set to the right temp! Very frustrating when you don't have hour after hour
>to check it and adjust accordingly.
>
>Is there any other type of heater where you can just set it to the degrees
>you want & go? This one just has notches...
>
IIRC, both the Ebo-Jagers and the Visitherms (and probably others...I'm not a
real heater guru) have marked thermostats. The latest Visitherm I bought has a
*real* easy to see and adjust thermostat.

www.thatfishplace.com has good prices, if you don't want to try to hunt these up
at your LFS.

[Andy Hill]

"Mary E. Hill" > wrote:
>I'm new to tropical fish - only had goldfish before.
>
>I bought a heater and it's just a cheapie. I'm having big trouble getting it
>set to the right temp! Very frustrating when you don't have hour after hour
>to check it and adjust accordingly.
>
>Is there any other type of heater where you can just set it to the degrees
>you want & go? This one just has notches...
>
>Poor fish woke up in an 85 degree tank this morning! I felt awful:( I
>turned it down 2 notches and left for work this morning - now they're
>probably freezing. You see my problem?? Any solutions out there other than
>patience, probably killing them, and lots of time?
>
>Thanks for any guidance...
>
BTW, as a follow-up...I think you may have too big of a heater for your tank --
that big of a jump overnight would make me a bit nervous. Someday your heater
is going to stick in the "on" position, and too big of a heater will cook the
tank before you have a chance to notice the problem. 3W/gallon is usually
enough, unless you have a very cold room (I've seen folks go as high as
5W/gallon, but that would make me nervous unless it was a dual-heater setup).

[Mary E. Hill]

"Andy Hill" > wrote in message
...
> "Mary E. Hill" > wrote:
> >I'm new to tropical fish - only had goldfish before.
> >
> >I bought a heater and it's just a cheapie. I'm having big trouble getting
it
> >set to the right temp! Very frustrating when you don't have hour after
hour
> >to check it and adjust accordingly.
> >
> >Is there any other type of heater where you can just set it to the
degrees
> >you want & go? This one just has notches...
> >
> >Poor fish woke up in an 85 degree tank this morning! I felt awful:( I
> >turned it down 2 notches and left for work this morning - now they're
> >probably freezing. You see my problem?? Any solutions out there other
than
> >patience, probably killing them, and lots of time?
> >
> >Thanks for any guidance...
> >
> BTW, as a follow-up...I think you may have too big of a heater for your
tank --
> that big of a jump overnight would make me a bit nervous. Someday your
heater
> is going to stick in the "on" position, and too big of a heater will cook
the
> tank before you have a chance to notice the problem. 3W/gallon is
usually
> enough, unless you have a very cold room (I've seen folks go as high as
> 5W/gallon, but that would make me nervous unless it was a dual-heater
setup).
>

I just bought the Ebo-Jager from the link you provided. I picked the 50 w -
that's all I need:)

Thanks so much!

[MarAzul]

"Mary E. Hill" > wrote in message
...

> I've got 2 orange gouramis, 2 black neons, 3 african drawf frogs and one
> bottom-feeder cat that's smaller than a pleco and lighter colored but I
> don't know what kind he is exactly:( I have to look him up sometime soon!
>
> Thanks for the help
>
>
Okay... a bit OT, but if you haven't ID'd the cat already, here's something
to help you out...
http://www.fishprofiles.com/profiles/fw/category.asp?id=Catfish%20and%20Bottom%20Feeders

Mar
-------------------------------------
"Did you find the gun?"
"Yeah.. it was in Buffy's underwear drawer. She has nice things."
"Show me."
"Well, I didnt take 'em but there were thongs and regular underpants..."
"Show me then gun!"

-Andrew and The First
-Buffy the Vampire Slayer

[Mary E. Hill]

"MarAzul" > wrote in message
news:nhn8c.6646$cx5.2029@fed1read04...
>
> "Mary E. Hill" > wrote in message
> ...
>
> > I've got 2 orange gouramis, 2 black neons, 3 african drawf frogs and one
> > bottom-feeder cat that's smaller than a pleco and lighter colored but I
> > don't know what kind he is exactly:( I have to look him up sometime
soon!
> >
> > Thanks for the help
> >
> >
> Okay... a bit OT, but if you haven't ID'd the cat already, here's
something
> to help you out...
>
http://www.fishprofiles.com/profiles/fw/category.asp?id=Catfish%20and%20Bottom%20Feeders
>
> Mar
> -------------------------------------
> "Did you find the gun?"
> "Yeah.. it was in Buffy's underwear drawer. She has nice things."
> "Show me."
> "Well, I didnt take 'em but there were thongs and regular underpants..."
> "Show me then gun!"
>
> -Andrew and The First
> -Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Cool - That's a great site! I registered & now I know that it's a Corydora,
but can't quite figure out which one:) Next time I go to that LFS, I'll
check the tank for a positive ID.

[coelacanth]

"Mary E. Hill" > wrote in message
...
>
> "MarAzul" > wrote in message
> news:nhn8c.6646$cx5.2029@fed1read04...
> >
> > "Mary E. Hill" > wrote in message
> > ...
> >
> > > I've got 2 orange gouramis, 2 black neons, 3 african drawf frogs and
one
> > > bottom-feeder cat that's smaller than a pleco and lighter colored but
I
> > > don't know what kind he is exactly:( I have to look him up sometime
> soon!
> > >
> > > Thanks for the help
> > >
> > >
> > Okay... a bit OT, but if you haven't ID'd the cat already, here's
> something
> > to help you out...
> >
>
http://www.fishprofiles.com/profiles/fw/category.asp?id=Catfish%20and%20Bottom%20Feeders
> >
> > Mar
> > -------------------------------------
> > "Did you find the gun?"
> > "Yeah.. it was in Buffy's underwear drawer. She has nice things."
> > "Show me."
> > "Well, I didnt take 'em but there were thongs and regular underpants..."
> > "Show me then gun!"
> >
> > -Andrew and The First
> > -Buffy the Vampire Slayer
>
> Cool - That's a great site! I registered & now I know that it's a
Corydora,
> but can't quite figure out which one:) Next time I go to that LFS, I'll
> check the tank for a positive ID.
>
You might also look at www.planetcatfish.com

[Mary E. Hill]

"coelacanth" > wrote in message
. com...
>
> "Mary E. Hill" > wrote in message
> ...
> >
> > "MarAzul" > wrote in message
> > news:nhn8c.6646$cx5.2029@fed1read04...
> > >
> > > "Mary E. Hill" > wrote in message
> > > ...
> > >
> > > > I've got 2 orange gouramis, 2 black neons, 3 african drawf frogs and
> one
> > > > bottom-feeder cat that's smaller than a pleco and lighter colored
but
> I
> > > > don't know what kind he is exactly:( I have to look him up sometime
> > soon!
> > > >
> > > > Thanks for the help
> > > >
> > > >
> > > Okay... a bit OT, but if you haven't ID'd the cat already, here's
> > something
> > > to help you out...
> > >
> >
>
http://www.fishprofiles.com/profiles/fw/category.asp?id=Catfish%20and%20Bottom%20Feeders
> > >
> > > Mar
> > > -------------------------------------
> > > "Did you find the gun?"
> > > "Yeah.. it was in Buffy's underwear drawer. She has nice things."
> > > "Show me."
> > > "Well, I didnt take 'em but there were thongs and regular
underpants..."
> > > "Show me then gun!"
> > >
> > > -Andrew and The First
> > > -Buffy the Vampire Slayer
> >
> > Cool - That's a great site! I registered & now I know that it's a
> Corydora,
> > but can't quite figure out which one:) Next time I go to that LFS, I'll
> > check the tank for a positive ID.
> >
> You might also look at www.planetcatfish.com
>

Well, that did the trick! He's a corydora cochui...now I know:) Thanks - I
bookmarked this site, too.

[luminos]

"Mary E. Hill" > wrote in message
...
> Hi, all!
>
> I'm new to tropical fish - only had goldfish before.
>
> I bought a heater and it's just a cheapie. I'm having big trouble getting
it
> set to the right temp! Very frustrating when you don't have hour after
hour
> to check it and adjust accordingly.
>
> Is there any other type of heater where you can just set it to the degrees
> you want & go? This one just has notches...
>
> Poor fish woke up in an 85 degree tank this morning! I felt awful:( I
> turned it down 2 notches and left for work this morning - now they're
> probably freezing. You see my problem?? Any solutions out there other
than
> patience, probably killing them, and lots of time?
>
> Thanks for any guidance...
>
> Mary
>
>
>
>

Hagan electronic thermostat heaters.