Become a credit card member today!Aqueon Mini Flat Heater, 5 Watts
Description
Aquatic Flat Heaters provide warmth for small tropical fish and are designed for glass or acrylic desktop aquariums at least 1 gallon in size, but less than 10 gallons. They are completely submersible, easy to install and efficiently warm aquarium water. Suctions cups are included so you can mount the heater to the bottom or side wall of the aquarium.
- - Ideal for small glass or acrylic desktop aquariums with up to 2.5 gallons
- - Fully submersible, vertical or horizontal placement using suction cups that mount to the bottom or side wall of aquarium
- - Quick and easy installation
- - Shatterproof construction
Please note that the product information displayed is provided by manufacturers, suppliers and other third parties and is not independently verified by Petco.
Specifications
| SKU | 3037925 |
|---|---|
| Primary Brand | Aqueon |
| Days to Ship | Ships Next Business Day |
Do not operate or leave product plugged in when it is outside of water
Description
Aquatic Flat Heaters provide warmth for small tropical fish and are designed for glass or acrylic desktop aquariums at least 1 gallon in size, but less than 10 gallons. They are completely submersible, easy to install and efficiently warm aquarium water. Suctions cups are included so you can mount the heater to the bottom or side wall of the aquarium.
- - Ideal for small glass or acrylic desktop aquariums with up to 2.5 gallons
- - Fully submersible, vertical or horizontal placement using suction cups that mount to the bottom or side wall of aquarium
- - Quick and easy installation
- - Shatterproof construction
Please note that the product information displayed is provided by manufacturers, suppliers and other third parties and is not independently verified by Petco.
Specifications
| SKU | 3037925 |
|---|---|
| Primary Brand | Aqueon |
| Days to Ship | Ships Next Business Day |
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Customers report deeply divided experiences with this heater. Many praise its compact size and quiet operation in small tanks under stable conditions, but a substantial number describe dangerous temperature spikes to 86-90°F causing fish deaths, or inadequate warming leaving tanks cold. The fixed 5-watt output lacks adjustable settings, making it unreliable across different environments. Several users experienced sudden failure within weeks. While some found it suitable for nano tanks, most warn against use in larger tanks or variable climates without constant monitoring. Overall, performance is inconsistent and risky.
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Great for my betta!
Bryster
7 years ago
Despite having reservations about not being able to set and control the temperat...
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Need to use ac
Bee Lake
6 years ago
Basically, this could kill your fish if you don't use your ac to regulate it. In...
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No, I do not recommend this product.
Possible Death Trap
No, I do not recommend this product.
Does not work. Broken
No, I do not recommend this product.
Doesn’t work
No, I do not recommend this product.
What's working at first for a couple of days
No, I do not recommend this product.
too cold
No, I do not recommend this product.
Stop working easily
No, I do not recommend this product.
Worked fine in a pinch
Yes, I recommend this product.
Questions
Will this "melt" a plastic tank?
- I answered this question earlier, and I want to add something after reading some of the reviews. I have 2 of these heaters that work fine, but I bought them about 3 years ago. It seems like many RECENT reviews say their heater overheats the water - so it seems the production quality may have gone down since I bought mine. One of our 2 heaters runs a tad warmer than the other, but I just always positioned it so that only about 3/4 of the heater is below the water level.
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does this work in 20 gallon tanks?
- As clearly stated in the product description, the heater is for tanks up to 2.5 gallons.
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Request - make something where the “bowl” can sit on top. I use a kombucha/Brewing belt around the outside. Keeps the water warm without threat of over heating, is glass safe and surface safe. Make something similar that is flat and goes under a bowl.
Is this safe to use for a 1/2-3/4 gallon fish bowl?
- Yes, but keep mind it there is no off setting like a thermostat.
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Is this heater ok with a 1 gallon acrylic aquarium for betta fish, and what temperature does it get to?
- It is perfect for 1 gallon beta. There is not set temperature it just heats the water by 2 degrees.
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How hot will the water get? My house is generally pretty cold and I need the water to be about 78°
- This should work just fine for you then. As long as your tank is within the size limits of this heater.
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Is this heater compatible in a 3 gallon saltwater aquarium
- It should be fine in any aquarium setting. I have mine in a five gallon Berta tank with live and fake rock and other materials.
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Hii I was wondering if it would work with my 5 gallon tank. It is usually at 70 degrees Fahrenheit and I wanted to heat it up a bit, so will the heater work for my tank?
- Yes! This would work well with your aquarium.
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So w/ oil very expensive we leave our heat on 63 degrees if this heater only goes up 2 to 3 degrees in a 1 gallon tank, my fish is still going to freeze. I can not raise my heat for a beta fish at $3.40 gallon 8 to 10 degrees more! So any suggestions!
- So a thought, a reptile undertank heating pad with a plastic bag on top. It would sufficiently warm the tank I think in addition to the in-tank water heater.
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Would this work for a 1.6 gallon tank?
- Yes I believe it would
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