The Truth About Aquarium Heaters (and Why They Always Break...)

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0:00 - INTRO
0:08 - MY EXPERIENCE WITH AQUARIUM HEATERS
1:29 - PROBLEMS WITH AQUARIUM HEATERS
5:40 - HOW TO EXTEND THE LIFE OF A HEATER
11:16 - SPLITTING UP OUR NEEDS
16:04 - OUTRO
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  • @AquariumCoop
    @AquariumCoop4 жыл бұрын

    Visit aquariumcoop.com/ to buy aquarium plants, lights, fish food, and more from Aquarium Co-Op

  • @1deaver

    @1deaver

    4 жыл бұрын

    @LightSoundGeometry Analog Electronics exactly. Mine still running as well

  • @nickmartensss

    @nickmartensss

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hey cory, i have a Question would it be an Idea to Make Bio kits (Bio Filter material, Bacteria etc.) And starter medic kits So its easier for people that are startes to Find out what they need For serten Things like Standard treatment stuff for Fish sicknesses etc. (Btw sorry for my bad english 😅 Im dutch(

  • @aquariumiconoclast1613

    @aquariumiconoclast1613

    4 жыл бұрын

    @LightSoundGeometry Analog Electronics I have two. One failed after a few years. The other probably still works but is retired.

  • @fishiontanktics9356

    @fishiontanktics9356

    4 жыл бұрын

    Aquarium Co-Op one of your fish in the tank behind you was looking suspicious. Hope it is ok!

  • @PA88S12345

    @PA88S12345

    4 жыл бұрын

    so what your saying is. Instead of buying a Bus... I should buy 3 Mini vans?

  • @lanyardloop
    @lanyardloop4 жыл бұрын

    As a retired electronics engineer, I can tell you the reason heaters fail is because they are designed wrong. With the correct design, the heater can last decades. It really wouldn't cost that much more to do it right. The current design hooks up the heating elements directly to the mains (Constant Voltage Source). They need to design it so the heating elements connect to a Constant Current Source. That way the heater can turn on and off thousands of times a day without the destructive current surges through the heating elements when it turns on. If the heater detects a low flow condition the electronics can throttle back the current to the heating elements. Another design flaw of most heaters is the electronics are in the same tube that the heating elements are, subjecting the electronics to high temperatures. High heat is the enemy of electronics. The designs that use a separate controller out side of the tank are much better.

  • @nwcanuck5069

    @nwcanuck5069

    4 жыл бұрын

    Couldn't agree more and the heater manufacturers know this too. That's why they will never implement such a design because then they couldn't sell you another one when their flawed design fails. I'm not telling you anything you dont already know ;)

  • @alis49281

    @alis49281

    4 жыл бұрын

    How long does a tmperature sensor last when seperated from teh heat source? I have one of the rare filters with a seperated system like you suggest, but the temperature sensor broke (physical force). I think it is a pt100 because these seem to be very common and I will replace it with such a sensor.

  • @farmmouse3011

    @farmmouse3011

    4 жыл бұрын

    I believe the titanium heaters are designed this way. The only problem I've had with them is the temp probes going bad. But at the same time I've had old glass heaters last over 15 years.

  • @normantrikes934

    @normantrikes934

    4 жыл бұрын

    Tony Meagher your 2nd paragraph is the #1 reason why they don't make better heaters

  • @tentyme1

    @tentyme1

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Sweet James agree it's a big long commercial given. All that was needed to explain this is what Tony Meagher wrote.

  • @fredgandolfi2356
    @fredgandolfi23563 жыл бұрын

    Cory, one thing that differentiates your videos from others I watch on the hobby, is that after watching yours I end up making changes to my tanks. Thank you very much. You make a difference.

  • @seandavison9644

    @seandavison9644

    2 жыл бұрын

    The fact he educated his audience instead of pushing products is freshing plus the products he makes he's tested himself to be to a standard which he approves of

  • @Raflm
    @Raflm4 жыл бұрын

    Damn, I tilted my heater right away and put it near my bubbles for flow. Thanks for the advice!!

  • @stclairstclair

    @stclairstclair

    4 жыл бұрын

    Raflm, I put my filter intake tube near the heater to push the water around.

  • @redarmysoja
    @redarmysoja4 жыл бұрын

    A warning to everyone who keep large fish concerning heaters. I had a 75 gallon tank with two Oscars, and as anyone who has kept Oscars know they can be rowdy fish. I went to feed them one day and noticed something shiny in the bottom of the tank. Reached in to take it out and it was the glass case from the heater. I immediately went to remove the remains of the heater from the tank, but it wasn't there. I found it lying behind the tank on the wooden tank stand, it had been there, still running, and had burnt the wood, I mean a serious deep charred spot. I'm just lucky my house didn't catch fire. So anyone with large fish capable of doing this beware, take precautions to avoid this happening. Myself, I quit using heaters altogether.

  • @merfishsandwich691

    @merfishsandwich691

    4 жыл бұрын

    If you want to use a heater in this scenario you'd probably be better off to have your heater in a sump or somewhere outside of the aquarium.

  • @redarmysoja

    @redarmysoja

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@merfishsandwich691 If you have that option, yes, but it's not always one people have.

  • @seane1516

    @seane1516

    4 жыл бұрын

    Fluval E series heaters fit your needs I think

  • @redarmysoja

    @redarmysoja

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@seane1516 Appreciate it, that was years ago however. I only have small fish now. I love Oscars but I got tired of not being able to have plants or much decoration in my tank. Plus, mine lived like 15 years, that was a long time with a bare tank.

  • @silllykitten329

    @silllykitten329

    2 жыл бұрын

    Can you tell me how you keep your tanks warm without a heater? They do give me a lot of anxiety. But if I ever forget to plug them in after a water change, my water can go down to 62!

  • @Sarah-jv3sz
    @Sarah-jv3sz4 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful goldfish tank. I'd happily watch a video of that tank for an hour.

  • @notNajimi

    @notNajimi

    2 жыл бұрын

    Srsly, I find myself just staring at it during these videos

  • @LiveAquarium-ym9fo

    @LiveAquarium-ym9fo

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hear hear!:)) same here

  • @IdratherbeinHobbiton

    @IdratherbeinHobbiton

    3 ай бұрын

    Same! I have my heart set on some fancy goldfish like those. 😍

  • @RescueDogTreats
    @RescueDogTreats4 жыл бұрын

    “Don’t drive your car like an idiot...”. LOL! Coop needs to develop a heater with range, so less on and off. Love the vid!

  • @paulsabucchi

    @paulsabucchi

    4 жыл бұрын

    All that is required is a separate temperature controller, so you can set the interval however you please

  • @steventhompson5750

    @steventhompson5750

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@paulsabucchi Where would one find such a thing? Link?

  • @VetAquatics
    @VetAquatics4 жыл бұрын

    I'd love to see a heater developed by Aquatium Co-OP. The sponge filters you have are great, I'd imagine anything you guys produce would be cost effective and well made.

  • @lukas______

    @lukas______

    2 жыл бұрын

    Tbh sponge filters are almost failproof and definitely dropshipped from China but yes, Cory would do great with sales of a heater of his own with his branding behind it

  • @Dallangilmore2011

    @Dallangilmore2011

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@lukas______ Not too fast. My last sponge filter I purchased had great bubbles and air flow, but would not suck in anything. I replace it with a CoOp and voila!

  • @mewimi

    @mewimi

    6 ай бұрын

    Problem is, you'd need to re-invent the wheel on these or find existing things to combine into one thing... that are already manufactured. They'd just end up selling off brand stuff.

  • @neilscole
    @neilscole4 жыл бұрын

    "Retain as much heat as you can first" was the approach I've applied to my aquarium, which is currently in my basement. My basement is only semi-finished, so only semi-insulated. At least it's heated. So to keep as much heat as possible, the outside back and one end are covered with styrofoam sheets, and I usually have towels laying on top of my lid (which doubles to keep dust out). The heating I use is an under-gravel heating cable.

  • @jackiescoggins8779
    @jackiescoggins87794 жыл бұрын

    Cory, you are so good at explaining things! Thank you, I never looked at it that away!

  • @mattkinsella9856
    @mattkinsella98564 жыл бұрын

    Best fish keeping advice on KZread, as always. Practical, common sense, honest. If everyone ran their business like Cory the world would be such a nicer and easier place.

  • @Korbert
    @Korbert4 жыл бұрын

    My personal experience is that once i started going with Eheim (Jäger) i haven't had a failed heater for over 10 years. They are all still going strong. Previously i had broken heaters every year.

  • @drewh4911
    @drewh49114 жыл бұрын

    Nice job with the explanation here Cory. It would definitely be nice to have a heater with a heating curve, instead of a hard-set temperature to stick to.

  • @montesmith5488
    @montesmith54884 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Incredibly informative - some of the best information on an important subject

  • @wendywhite4537
    @wendywhite45374 жыл бұрын

    I have two small heaters in my 40 gl. Not by choice, but because I upgraded my tank to a bigger size and I used the heaters from the two smaller tanks. Now I find out that it is a good idea.

  • @skyefox3597
    @skyefox35974 жыл бұрын

    Great information. Thanks for taking the time to explain it all so well. It helps me to really understand the ‘why’ behind things.

  • @ryanboscoe9670
    @ryanboscoe9670 Жыл бұрын

    As someone from the reptile keeping hobby just getting into keeping Australian red claw I’m so thankful for having a few different types of thermostats meant for heat mats/cables/lights etc, makes life 10 times easier. They can be a bit pricey though that’s the only problem.

  • @Drwhitecloud
    @Drwhitecloud4 жыл бұрын

    Love what you guys bring to the hobby! You remind me of brs but for fresh water. Temp controllers and exchangeable parts are the future of heaters with a way to cut power if temp exceeds a certain value.

  • @The_Draque
    @The_Draque4 жыл бұрын

    I have 4 Aqueon “Pro” heaters after 3 years they are all working fine. im pretty happy with that

  • @pfraquatics4905
    @pfraquatics49052 жыл бұрын

    WOW this has been the best put together information about heaters and how they work and why they fail.... EVER!! Thank you. You have just changed my entire thinking on heating my aquariums.

  • @MiltonDelaney
    @MiltonDelaney4 жыл бұрын

    Wow, just opened my eyes on heating my tanks! Thanks man!

  • @callaway86
    @callaway863 жыл бұрын

    They can easily make a better heater, seriously it's 2021, they have electric cars that go 600 miles. It's all about cheap Chinese manufacturing and forced obsolescence.

  • @berated4541

    @berated4541

    Жыл бұрын

    Or it’s about making a heater at a price point that people will actually purchase it.

  • @jacklandismusic
    @jacklandismusic4 жыл бұрын

    I’m really diggin’ the beard!

  • @thaitichi
    @thaitichi4 жыл бұрын

    I've been thinking about this exact topic all weak. Thanks for the great info Cory!

  • @f8nomore
    @f8nomore2 жыл бұрын

    Very good info to know, and exactly why I LOVE this channel. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge with us, Cory!

  • @catfishcave379
    @catfishcave3794 жыл бұрын

    You’ve been reading my rants! (Maybe) I love these “how to properly use your equipment” videos. I always put my heaters (which are E. Jager) either next to the filter intake or output, horizontal and below water change level. And set them to winter water temps for the fishes natural habitat. (Shrimp don’t need a heater for ex) Ha ha ha... I use a lot of 50w & 75w heaters in the house and don’t go to 100w except for the garage tanks with bigger tanks (unheated garage). I also add rigid insulation to the back of my tanks.

  • @AquariumCoop

    @AquariumCoop

    4 жыл бұрын

    When i experimented with insulating tanks, I find it didn't help as much as I would have liked. A glass top did help a lot though. Eliminating super cold air near the tanks helps as well.

  • @TMAquatics
    @TMAquatics4 жыл бұрын

    Good discussion. I use heater controllers on all my tanks and set with a variance of +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Less on/off cycles. Also use smaller than recommended heaters on most tanks and they heat just fine. 25w on 10 gal, 50 watt on 20 gal, etc. I’ve had 5 of the cobalt neo-therm heaters and all but one has failed.

  • @AquariumCoop

    @AquariumCoop

    4 жыл бұрын

    For some further info for us, what was the purchase date on those cobalt neo therms?

  • @TMAquatics

    @TMAquatics

    4 жыл бұрын

    Aquarium Co-Op Cory, I purchased two when they first came out (2014?). They both failed and were replaced by Cobalt in 2016 or 2017 before the warranty expired. I had also purchased an additional Neo-therm. The new heater and the two replacements were acquired after Cobalt “fixed” the issue which caused early production heaters to explode/crack. Only have one still working. Most of them failed by sticking “On”. Only one had a cracked housing.

  • @medallo143

    @medallo143

    3 жыл бұрын

    What about 5 gallon tanks? It's hard to find good quality heater for less than 25 watts.

  • @ahmedabdullah8700
    @ahmedabdullah87003 жыл бұрын

    I can't begin to explain how much this video just helped me out. Your a genius mate

  • @annalouise6184
    @annalouise61844 жыл бұрын

    This is super helpful, thank you. I'm looking to get my first tank but before i do im researching everything to make sure my new flat mates are well cared for and this made perfect sense! Defo my fav fishtuber :D

  • @arturosilva4219
    @arturosilva42194 жыл бұрын

    Mine literally just broke 10 minutes ago wtf why is KZread stalking me

  • @ElfyBean

    @ElfyBean

    4 жыл бұрын

    The Algorithm knows all o.o

  • @willwinn8559

    @willwinn8559

    4 жыл бұрын

    Alexa ..... Stop spying .

  • @Chilam.

    @Chilam.

    4 жыл бұрын

    Add a sock to the end of your phone to block the camera and mic lol

  • @Char-ho1rs

    @Char-ho1rs

    4 жыл бұрын

    😅

  • @debrascheer4577
    @debrascheer45774 жыл бұрын

    I still have a heater from the late 70s I have started using it again for the last 3 years

  • @Younotus455

    @Younotus455

    3 жыл бұрын

    Be careful if the manufacturer Does not warranty the heater that long, your looking at a fire hazard, hazard to your tank, fluctuations in temperature can harm fish sensitive to temperature change. Please for the sake of the hobbie, your life, the life of your fish. Get a new heater!!!!!! Immediately. Test your tank water with more than one thermometer. Check digital against glass thermometer. Always have a way to verify your numbers. Also Never assume a heater is good, always have. A back up waiting to throw in the tank. Check to see if you are having fluctuations In temp with that old heater your using, if you care about your fish, that are living breathing ANIMALS, stop treating them like there a Peasant, they are as important as our cats or dogs.

  • @Dontdalla
    @Dontdalla4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for making this video, and sharing the knowledge. Lots of fish keepers including myself presume to know much about aquarium heaters, but I think you have just given us that little extra knowledge that we needed. Thanks mate.

  • @Liz-M
    @Liz-M4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the information Cory, I’ve adjusted the position of my heater as it was vertical 👍 😍

  • @glenmoss02
    @glenmoss024 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video. You brought up great points I've never considered and they make a lot of sense. Thanks. 👍

  • @babs629
    @babs6294 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for explaining how to use an aquarium heater properly. I have been going through heaters like crazy.

  • @lisacampbell9257
    @lisacampbell92574 жыл бұрын

    Always so informative. Thank you.

  • @Mark-im6pm
    @Mark-im6pm4 жыл бұрын

    Totally excellent rendition on something so basic & critical. Thank you.

  • @ezaquatics8991
    @ezaquatics89914 жыл бұрын

    I've got a variety of heaters and I haven't lost one yet (aside from those crappy "Always On" Betta tank ones). Granted, my heaters live beside my filter's outflow, might account for a lot of my "luck"... I love the idea that other commenters have mentioned of putting them on a timer so there is some fluctuation like there is in nature, your other suggestions are certainly going to help me and others out as well.

  • @CooLin1stPlace
    @CooLin1stPlace4 жыл бұрын

    I have learned a lot from trial and error, and your channel. I've removed heaters from the two aquariums that I have since freshwater tanks don't really need them; as long as your place is heated and a steady room temperature.

  • @ItsJustMe0585
    @ItsJustMe05854 жыл бұрын

    My last heater JUST burned out... And you explained every thing I did wrong. Just fixed my mistakes. Thank you!! :)

  • @Dadaellis
    @Dadaellis4 жыл бұрын

    Sound logic and insights, Corey! Great job.

  • @xforeverknightx
    @xforeverknightx4 жыл бұрын

    I always have my heaters hooked to a thermostat to give me that added piece of mind

  • @nikkifoofoo3353

    @nikkifoofoo3353

    4 жыл бұрын

    What happens if the thermostat is faulty... lol but, I agree, have mine on thermostat also along with thermometers also. In 120 have 4 and in 75 have 3 and 150 have 5. All the lil ones, 55 and delow I have 3 to 2. What we won't do for our fishy family!! Lol

  • @incubatork

    @incubatork

    4 жыл бұрын

    thermostats are rubbish for heat control, either full on or fully off, this puts strain on everything else but its the cheapest solution for the manufacturer, a PID controller like used in incubaters is far more accurate and coupled to an ssr relay no moving parts, its whats in your cruise control in your car, imagin trying to hold 50 in your car using only full throttle or no throttle, almos imposible. thats just what a thermostat does.

  • @steventhompson5750

    @steventhompson5750

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@incubatork Sounds smart but where would such a thing be found that would work with aquarium heaters? Link?

  • @TheRocketpony22
    @TheRocketpony224 жыл бұрын

    Great explanation! Supervaluable information for all hobbyists.

  • @pepperspa4655
    @pepperspa46554 жыл бұрын

    As usual, great information for us to consider and make our aquariums a better environment for our fish.

  • @canadianaquarist5335
    @canadianaquarist53354 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the great info. I’ll certainly use it going forward.👍

  • @sierrah2493
    @sierrah24934 жыл бұрын

    My Heater is tilted right underneath the intake of my Fluval HOB. That way it sucks the warm water up and spits it out through the tank.

  • @kaefer0815
    @kaefer08154 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the explanation. And for providing the temperature also in Celsius.

  • @Bogrin
    @Bogrin2 жыл бұрын

    I have to say as someone just entering the hobby these videos have been invaluable!

  • @joshg8838
    @joshg88384 жыл бұрын

    Use to have a heater in my tank when I first got it 2 years ago but i'v never used it cause my house is allways warm enough even in the winter

  • @GodsatGaming
    @GodsatGaming4 жыл бұрын

    Could you talk about condensation inside the heater?

  • @gallopinggma
    @gallopinggma4 жыл бұрын

    Love the new color scheme! You look healthier and the tank looks great. This is a lot of great info that is very helpful. Thank you!

  • @peterphan227
    @peterphan2272 жыл бұрын

    Great conversation! We should all work to make things more sustainable and last longer.

  • @papa2k
    @papa2k4 жыл бұрын

    I plug my heater into a timer; temp fluctuates gently over the course of the day and reduces the number of on/off cycles. Fish appear happy.

  • @jonstfrancis

    @jonstfrancis

    4 жыл бұрын

    That's an interesting idea, I'm assuming that streams even in the tropics cool down over night, so you could even turn the heater off for a while at night....

  • @brewmonsta6413

    @brewmonsta6413

    4 жыл бұрын

    Wow Ima try this thanks

  • @papa2k

    @papa2k

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Huds S alternating on/off every 3-4hrs.

  • @joevasquez1776
    @joevasquez1776 Жыл бұрын

    Dollar store foam poster board is a secret weapon on the back and some sides of my tank. Don't tell anyone.

  • @darrylgretton6255
    @darrylgretton62554 жыл бұрын

    Great video, I learned so much about heaters that I'd never really considered before

  • @rb5337
    @rb53374 жыл бұрын

    great advice, a good backdrop for your presentation

  • @knackeredaquarius7616
    @knackeredaquarius76164 жыл бұрын

    Use an external/separate thermostat to regulate the temperature and set the internal thermostat a couple of degrees higher, then you have a failsafe if it should get stuck and you won't boil your fish. I make mine myself and have WiFi access and monitoring on them, not that hard to do if you got some knowledge in electronics.

  • @djknauss1
    @djknauss14 жыл бұрын

    it would be interesting to know the day/night temp fluctuations where the fish are found locally. It would probably differ between fish found in large lakes vs streams/rivers. I don't think multiple cycles of heating and cooling during the day is the answer, but being able to set a day and night target temperature to get one nice temperature ramp up during the day and cool down during the night should be the goal. This would probably only be feasible using a heater attached to a variable wattage controller. Assuming proper heater use (located in higher flow area, placed at 45 deg, etc), the large number of variables (tank size, ambient temperature, target temperatures, etc) would necessitate developing a complex heating algorithm or ultimately an AI algorithm to control temperature to achieve previous stated goal. In other words, ultimately a computer controlled device. As far as safety is concerned, on any tank with livestock i wouldn't risk using a heater without a thermostat. Additionally, if I had a really rare/endangered/extinct in the wild species, I would probably go to the extreme of DIY'ing a heat exchanger system that would physically isolate the heated water from the tank water, to prevent heater ruptures from possibly contaminating the tank and killing livestock. Interesting topic. Fluke makes temperature data loggers that would allow accurate data gathering. That would be my first step.

  • @sidney001
    @sidney0014 жыл бұрын

    Thank you from a newbie for a very comprehensive explanation on heaters and water flow etc

  • @joekiat3519
    @joekiat3519 Жыл бұрын

    The most honest fish keeper in the game. Thank you for sharing your knowledge With us.

  • @rootsnwhiskers8351
    @rootsnwhiskers83514 жыл бұрын

    AWESOME video! Great points and alot of good info that all fishkeepers need to know. Saving fish lives and fishkeepers money one video at a time 😊

  • @Cichlids23
    @Cichlids234 жыл бұрын

    Love the honesty and explanation Cory, thats why I buy my stuff from you...Q: Why cant they design a 2 or 3 degree range, seems like a simple fix; way less cycling and less heat build up??

  • @AquariumCoop

    @AquariumCoop

    4 жыл бұрын

    Marketing, people buy accuracy. They believe in that. It'll take quite a bit to change the opinion of 30 years of marketing currently.

  • @ericphillips7337
    @ericphillips73372 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for the explanation about the lower wattage heaters producing fewer on/off cycles. Makes so much sense!

  • @TheRealDriftClan
    @TheRealDriftClan3 жыл бұрын

    I've always put the heater right next to the output of my canister filter. Just makes sense to push the warmer water to the side that doesnt have a heater. Great information for people in the hobby struggling to manage proper water.

  • @spinelessmoderate8715
    @spinelessmoderate87154 жыл бұрын

    I've never really had any issues with my heaters. I think the shortest lifespan of any of my heaters has been like 10 years.

  • @scottl5910

    @scottl5910

    4 жыл бұрын

    Mike Keough As a kid I only had one heater last at least 15 years when I had my freshwater aquarium. That was back in the 90s. Haven’t had an aquarium in quite some time so don’t know how durable modern heaters are

  • @spinelessmoderate8715

    @spinelessmoderate8715

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@scottl5910 Yeah I've wondered if why people are seemingly having so many issues are the materials being used or the way they are being assembled now vs 30 years ago. Sometimes there can be such a thing as too much "tech" or other bells and whistles. I'd honestly be super leery of purchasing a heater with a digital readout. I've always just used basic wand style heaters complete with power cord and temperature dial. Definitely something to be said for nano tanks in that regard. My 2.5gal and my 5gal tanks I had 25 years ago had no heaters. Just kept them in climate controlled rooms. Those were some great little experiment tanks.

  • @bigsky445

    @bigsky445

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@spinelessmoderate8715 what type of heaters do you have? Brand & size?

  • @jc49fishniner4lif7
    @jc49fishniner4lif74 жыл бұрын

    I personally like to put my aqarium headers on the out flow of my canister filter

  • @jonleibow3604

    @jonleibow3604

    4 жыл бұрын

    I put my footers there

  • @Alex-wb2yw

    @Alex-wb2yw

    4 жыл бұрын

    I put my headers in the back of the net

  • @befrank64
    @befrank644 жыл бұрын

    Teaching common sense! Love the Church Of Aquarium Co-Op!

  • @worldwonderlandwalkabout3941
    @worldwonderlandwalkabout39412 жыл бұрын

    That was very informative! Thank you! I love all of your videos. I appreciate all of the in depth explanations. I'm very excited to set up my new aquarium now that I'm informed.

  • @relaxingnature2617
    @relaxingnature26174 жыл бұрын

    I have an aquarium heater from 1973 and it works perfect ..it's coil wires are thick ..all the new ones are made delicate and fragile

  • @drewh4911

    @drewh4911

    4 жыл бұрын

    I'd love to see a pic or video of that, sounds awesome.

  • @glenmoss02

    @glenmoss02

    4 жыл бұрын

    Impressive. What brand is it?

  • @alansmith1820
    @alansmith18204 жыл бұрын

    Cory , do you have any info or experience with in-line heaters ?

  • @Aquagold.goldysingh1313
    @Aquagold.goldysingh13134 жыл бұрын

    So amazing and interesting topic..I always search for this .. thanks for sharing the details

  • @bevcarter1554
    @bevcarter15543 жыл бұрын

    You make everything make sense. thank you!!

  • @alfredbennet4959
    @alfredbennet49594 жыл бұрын

    I use an Inkbird thermostat with my heater. Stops the fish getting cooked if the heater malfunctions and allows me to set a temperature range so the heater is not always turning on and off.

  • @annubis1238

    @annubis1238

    4 жыл бұрын

    Great advice, Ink bird can save fish!

  • @ohrats731
    @ohrats7314 жыл бұрын

    Wow this is really good food for thought!! My knowledge set is mostly about the biological aspects of fish keeping and I’ve read up a lot about filtration too but my electrical knowledge is pretty lacking. I think electrical is a pretty important aspect of fish keeping that often goes unmentioned. My brother’s roommate knows a ton about mechanical and electrical stuff and he’s been schooling me on the dumb stuff I’ve been doing with extensions cords and outlet expanders for my aquarium set-ups lol. So great category of videos to touch on! Thanks

  • @MrThfknsamurai

    @MrThfknsamurai

    4 жыл бұрын

    You should forward the information or have him get with cory and teach him this stuff so he an teach us

  • @Despote00
    @Despote00 Жыл бұрын

    My favorite video so far. Thank you for those precious informations!

  • @henryrothschild2183
    @henryrothschild2183 Жыл бұрын

    Extremely well presented... thx

  • @gunnarsjolander6171
    @gunnarsjolander61714 жыл бұрын

    Mine breaks 9/10 times due to dropping them on my concrete floor :P

  • @SuperRoverboy

    @SuperRoverboy

    4 жыл бұрын

    why are you taking it out of the tank so often? For cleaning?

  • @robertfletcher3421

    @robertfletcher3421

    4 жыл бұрын

    You have made a good point there even if it was tong in cheek. I have a selection of heaters from some cheap ones to more expensive and I have not had any trouble. It is physical and thermal handling. Handle gently and give them chance to cool also any crud like Cory was referring to get it off with a scourer as this will cause a hot spot and weaken the stress the glass.

  • @urhma7419

    @urhma7419

    4 жыл бұрын

    Aqueon pro heater is made of some kind of metal and they work well. Never dropped mine but I'm sure they'll survive a fall or two

  • @robertfletcher3421

    @robertfletcher3421

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@urhma7419 I agree I have 2 of them and they are great. They use electronic thermostat. In the USA look got Cobolt which is calibrated in Fahrenheit.

  • @gunnarsjolander6171

    @gunnarsjolander6171

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@SuperRoverboy not that often but since I've about 70ish tanks in my shop I handle alot of heaters and accidents happen 😁 I mostly use and sell aqua nova heaters since their selling price is pretty much what a jäger heater costs to stock..

  • @nursebeckus1643
    @nursebeckus16434 жыл бұрын

    Ohhhh cory! I woke up to a broken heater. It had foggy glass all up the backside. was only a month old. 😠 Good timing bro..

  • @fergusredbeard
    @fergusredbeard4 жыл бұрын

    Really like the background set up. Way to produce quality content. Thanks

  • @annamurray6735
    @annamurray67354 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the info Corey very informative and I will be taking your advice

  • @CorvusOscen
    @CorvusOscen4 жыл бұрын

    When will they make a heater that can survive my *KARATE KICKS* ?!

  • @Joel_G_NZ

    @Joel_G_NZ

    4 жыл бұрын

    I'd buy 3

  • @paulsabucchi

    @paulsabucchi

    4 жыл бұрын

    Get a titanium heater and it will break your foot!

  • @alansmith1820

    @alansmith1820

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@paulsabucchi lol

  • @AquaPeet

    @AquaPeet

    4 жыл бұрын

    Are your sumps that large that you practice your karate in them?!? ;-))

  • @Axqu7227
    @Axqu72272 жыл бұрын

    Validation! I have never felt so validated as a hobbyist. The reason my no-name garbage brand heaters have kept going for a decade and my buddies' expensive ones keep failing is because I always put my heaters right under the filter's outflow. My reasoning was aesthetic, to make them both easier to hide, but I'm so glad I was accidentally doing it right all along!! Both because of the heat coming off the filter making it easier on the heater, and because it's in the highest-flow part of my tank. Now I keep my aquarium room at about 75 and only run 1 heater (for a frog that needs about 80) and I can tell you that if most of your livestock need similar temps, heating the whole entire room is really the way to go.

  • @donttalktome4696

    @donttalktome4696

    Жыл бұрын

    I put the flat aqueon one directly into a hang on back filter. Works great

  • @tonythiele2941
    @tonythiele29413 жыл бұрын

    Good advice I have been heating my tank wrong I understand now THANKYOU.

  • @33alwright
    @33alwright3 жыл бұрын

    I love your way of explaining... Brilliant. Shout out from Ireland 🇮🇪 🙌

  • @marsel108
    @marsel1084 жыл бұрын

    Been using aqueon heaters and never had any break on me or give me any problems.

  • @aljanecko
    @aljanecko4 жыл бұрын

    I don’t know if this is good, but I have a air stone under all my heaters and they tend to last at least 5 to 6 years.

  • @kittyrose7319

    @kittyrose7319

    4 жыл бұрын

    I've had mine 6 years and it hasn't broke and I got it used

  • @stevenk.3440
    @stevenk.34402 жыл бұрын

    Great Video Cory! You made some excellent points on heaters that are spot on. I truly enjoyed listening to this video on my lunch break.

  • @alvinwong1088
    @alvinwong10884 жыл бұрын

    Very good info, learned a lot of new things from this video. Thanks!

  • @matt1275
    @matt12754 жыл бұрын

    How many gallons is that tank behind you? Its gorgeous! would love to get one like that

  • @TB-il3lo

    @TB-il3lo

    4 жыл бұрын

    800

  • @michaellindsey1543

    @michaellindsey1543

    4 жыл бұрын

    And cost $15,000.00 Better start saving. . .

  • @matt1275

    @matt1275

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@michaellindsey1543 😂

  • @briangale896
    @briangale8964 жыл бұрын

    Bulk reef supply came out with a phenomenal one

  • @-JesusM-

    @-JesusM-

    4 жыл бұрын

    Which one is that?

  • @markmmcaulay
    @markmmcaulay3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Corey! Reasonable length in time too!

  • @shanelowe3902
    @shanelowe3902 Жыл бұрын

    Good, practical information. Thank you.

  • @worddunlap
    @worddunlap4 жыл бұрын

    Mine just boiled my beautiful guppies. I went to bed, all was fine. Morning time water way over 100 f and guppies upside down.

  • @Aleshanation

    @Aleshanation

    4 жыл бұрын

    SIP 😔

  • @betsybenson6417

    @betsybenson6417

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sorry 😪 This is why I don't use heaters (Much safer to clean the tank / do water changes instead) 🐟

  • @AquaSplendor
    @AquaSplendor4 жыл бұрын

    On another hand, their reason why heater need to be precise, when you have a saltwater tank you don't want a lot of deviation.

  • @AquariumCoop

    @AquariumCoop

    4 жыл бұрын

    While this is true, most saltwater hobbyists have problems with too much heat. This is why external water pumps exist, methods on how to make a screen mesh top etc. I still believe it to be the same core problem just from the other side instead of being too cold, it's too hot and heat management is the key.

  • @jackjill521
    @jackjill5214 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video!!!! We've been running our tanks with heaters as you have described for over 4 years now. All has been going great for us. Trying to educate fish keepers is tough!!! LOL!!!!

  • @paulakreinberg1448
    @paulakreinberg14484 жыл бұрын

    such a helpful video. Thanks for this.

  • @dough-moh
    @dough-moh4 жыл бұрын

    The irony of talking about heaters with a cold water tank behind him

  • @cathylynn1382

    @cathylynn1382

    4 жыл бұрын

    His first love is Rainbow fish and they are tropical. He just picked out a cheerful background for today. I love Cory.

  • @angelfishkeeper3027

    @angelfishkeeper3027

    4 жыл бұрын

    Goldfish doesn't need a heater 😂😜

  • @betsybenson6417

    @betsybenson6417

    3 жыл бұрын

    No they don't I actually raised my fantail goldfish named Orange Crush (no joke) and kept his tank water between 65-72*F He's still alive and lives w/a good friend I. the state of Oregon due to the fact I could take him to the East coast 🐟🍊☁️

  • @betsybenson6417

    @betsybenson6417

    3 жыл бұрын

    Couldn't not could

  • @puirYorick
    @puirYorick4 жыл бұрын

    Cory, if you keep speaking *truth* like this, they're gonna get you one day, buddy. Keep fighting the good fight.

  • @AquariumCoop

    @AquariumCoop

    4 жыл бұрын

    Well, we do fight against that currently with companies. I believe this education benefits the companies even. Long term, customers having success far outweighs more heater sales this year in terms of profits for a company over the next 20 years. The problem is who is looking at the profits at the end of the quarter? That is who is making the decisions for these companies.

  • @puirYorick

    @puirYorick

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@AquariumCoop I couldn't agree more, sir. The issue of putting Quarterlies ahead of a firm's long-term prosperity did eventually kill one company I once worked for. As soon as it went public, the accountants managed us into the ground with zero comprehension of what we were doing or why we existed at all. One of the big reasons I continue to listen to your videos is for your attitude towards a healthy business prosperity model. A private entrepreneur with the attitude like yourself is the best model for good capitalism. Best Wishes!

  • @firebrand111
    @firebrand1112 жыл бұрын

    What a great video, so insightful. Thank you very much

  • @rockfella27
    @rockfella272 жыл бұрын

    This is a great video on heaters! Thx.

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