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Angela6489

I won't say anything about Aquael, I haven't tried it and you can run into issues everywhere. I use about 20 cheap Atman heaters in freshwater tanks for about 2 years and 3 in saltwater for over a year. During this time, not a single one has failed. I choose lower power, it's better to have underheating than overheating, but I haven't had any issues with thermostats either. And surprisingly, it's the same with China... I'm also satisfied with the pumps from this brand; over a couple of years, I might have killed about 5 out of 40, but to be honest, it was mostly my fault—I really tried hard, where sand got in, where other things clogged them.

Brandon9634

Using a heater in the sea is generally undesirable, but if one must use it, it should be of very high quality. For example, saving on a heater can lead to overheating of the reef with irreversible consequences and huge losses. A striking example of this is NORAD with a Chinese heater.

Kevin

I have an Aquael Easyheater, 25 W, which also broke down quickly. It just refused to turn on. I won't buy their products again :-)

Gene1948

There are many of us like that.

Thomas5021

People, I recommended and still recommend that if you need a heater, it's better to install two 75-watt heaters than one 150-watt. You can also add a thermal relay for extra safety, and it doesn't matter which manufacturer the heater is from; they all break down, it's just a matter of luck. My Atmans have never broken down, so there you have China. However, Jager has burned out two out of six in a year of service. P.S. Off-topic: It's not worth trying to convince otherwise; this has been personally verified over many years.

Richard2180

Yes, my dear, ATMAN works reliably. In 4 years, none of the 3 ATMANs have broken down. By the way, there are two 75s and one 150, which is a double-edged sword. The probability of one of the two heaters breaking is twice as high as that of one, which is a downside. However, the upside is that the temperature won't drop as quickly. Also, there are a couple of critical factors for heaters: 1) Depth of immersion. If they are placed below the design depth or are of poor quality, the likelihood of leaks increases with depth. 2) Exposure to air under ultraviolet light from lamps and heat - the insulation deteriorates quickly, and it's not far from microcracks - hello short circuit.

Chelsea567

Which models exactly? I think I'll buy some for myself as well.