Fish are “cold blooded” animals and maintain the temperature of their body equal to that of the environment. For this reason, it is extremely important to keep the temperature constant. Sudden changes can cause stress and lead to illness. So, it is recommended to check the water temperature daily. There is a wide variety of thermometers to choose from.

This item constantly displays the temperature of the aquarium in either Celsius or Fahrenheit and has an adjustable alarm for low or high temperature that is activated by sound and lights when it leaves the programmed temperature range.

Tropical fish originate in places of warm and temperate climates, so they require a constant water temperature between 24 to 27 ° C (75 to 80 ° F). This makes the heater or thermostat as important as the filter in your aquarium. The general rule is to choose a heater or combination of heaters that provides 3 to 5 watts per 3.8 lt (gallon U.S.) of aquarium water. If the aquarium is located in a colder area it is highly recommended that the minimum be 5 watts per 3.8 lt.

Placing the thermostat in an area where there is plenty of water movement will help distribute the heat more evenly. A mistaken belief is that the heater is disconnected when there is warmer weather, this should NEVER be done. The heater provides the stability of the temperature, by not allowing the temperature of the aquarium to fall below the pre-set value and is controlled by thermostat.

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Heaters

There are three basic types of heaters, clamp, submersible and electronic. Caliper heaters like Elite Radiant models represent an economical option to provide stable temperatures and are designed to be attached to the aquarium frame. It is important when placing them to respect the indicated water line. This will ensure the correct operation of the thermostat. Submersible heaters like the Elite and Aqua Clear offer greater flexibility in terms of use and are available in small, easy-to-hide diameters.

Submersible heaters Elite

The strong construction and quality features make the submersible heater Elite an attractive choice, possessing the following characteristics:

• Temperature adjustment dial, easy to adjust and adjust.
• Easy-to-read temperature scales
• Ceramic heating core for uniform and efficient heat distribution.
• Heater tube made of high impact safety glass.
• It can be used in freshwater or saltwater aquariums.

Aqua Clear submersible heater

These heaters offer numerous features that define them as the best conventional heater. The following features are present in Aqua Clear submersible heaters:

• Temperature dial easy to adjust.
• Thermostat and frame calibrated by computer for reliable and accurate operation.
• Ceramic heating core for uniform and efficient heat distribution.
• Heater tube made of thin line borosilicate silicate for impact resistance combined with easy to disguise.
• Heater bracket clamp supplied with long lasting suction cups.
• Exclusive sealing system to prevent moisture from entering the heater.
• It can be used in freshwater or saltwater aquariums.

Some electronic heaters employ a technologically advanced method for temperature control and eliminates the mechanical technologies found in conventional heaters.

Calibrated control for exact temperature setting

Electronic operational system that has no mechanical components that can wear out that become potentially inaccurate with use. Advanced electronic circuits that respond quickly, regulate the flow and are programmed to shut off when the sensor reads 65.5 ° C (150 ° F). The boron silicate tube is designed to withstand temperatures greater than 93 ° C (200 ° F).

The patented thermal sensor provides accurate water temperature data for precise heating. The thermal sensor continuously reads the water temperature through the glass of the heater tube. The conventional bi-metallic heaters use the air temperature inside the tube, resulting in less operational reactivity.

Fast Heat technology is a term used to express that heaters will continuously heat the aquarium water until the desired temperature has been reached. The conventional bi-metallic heaters switch off and on constantly and are not reactive to temperature changes.

How to regulate and maintain the temperature of the aquarium

Maintaining a suitable temperature in the aquarium is of vital importance for its inhabitants, both plants and animals. The vast majority of animals and plants that we keep at home in our aquariums are tropical, which means they come from places with warm waters. For this reason, we must regulate and maintain the temperature of the aquarium water, to prevent our animals and plants from getting sick or dying.

Luckily nowadays it is quite easy to regulate the temperature of the water and to maintain it. We just need a water heater and a thermometer to control the temperature.

We must take into account a number of aspects to be able to have the right temperature:

We must inform ourselves about the species that we harbor in our aquarium, to know what temperature they need. Normally tropical freshwater fish need a temperature between 24 ºC and 28 ºC. For its part, tropical saltwater fish need a temperature between 23 ºC and 27 ºC.

The next step is to install the heater in the aquarium, depending on the size of our urn we will need a more or less powerful one, and a thermometer to measure at what temperature the water is. Observe the temperature of the water in your aquarium and adjust the heater to raise it to the point you need.

During the next 24 hours you should watch the temperature in case there are very abrupt temperature changes, since a change in temperature can be fatal for our fish.

If the temperature drops during the night, the heater increases slightly, making sure it is not too hot.

If the aquarium gets very hot, especially in summer, try to keep the room cool, open the lid, or ventilate the surface of the water with a fan. Only the heater must be disconnected in extreme cases.

You should always place the aquarium where it does not directly light. The water can get too hot and can be fatal for our fish, and algae would be generated, creating another problem.

Following these tips, we will maintain the temperature of our aquarium as our fish need so that they have 100% health.

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