Tetra Fish Tank Heater Instructions

Temperature setting button to preselect the desired water temperature within the range of 19 c to 31 c at 0 5 c intervals.

Tetra fish tank heater instructions.

It is critical to ensure your tank is equipped with a hood or glass canopy to contain the heat inside the aquarium. All tetra ht heaters have red green indicator lights to let you know when the heater is heating red or on standby green. A heater is an essential piece of equipment because fish rely on the temperature of the water for their body heat. Ideal water temperature for goldfish.

All tetra ht heaters will shut off if an electrical short is detected for your safety. The ideal temperature for tetra fish is 78 f since it is a tropical freshwater fish. Whether you re new to the hobby want to try your hand at a larger tank or would love to bring your fascination with fish to a new part of your home or even your workplace our aquarium kits make setting up quick and easy. Extend the tube as close to the bottom of the tank without being in the gravel.

Check the instructions. If it is too long you can cut it to. Buying a heater too small for your tank can cause under heating. Tetras are shy fish and tend to hide in a darker place in your aquarium if frightened or stressed.

The low voltage thermostat maintains water at 78 f without any adjustment required. This way you can adjust your aquarium heater to maintain the temperature of the water. Presently i m running a 100w tetra preset heater in my evo tank and it s dead on 77 5 78 accurate. Be sure purchase the correct heater for your tank size.

Likewise it s best to keep the tetra fish in a densely planted tank. Heaters fish can t produce their own body heat. Be sure purchase the correct heater for your tank size. Once the light comes on leave the heater for another half hour or more.

If the temperature is still too cool after the half hour repeat this procedure. Aquarium kits just add fish. Examine the heater to ensure the heater casing is intact the heating element does not show signs. 68 72 f ideal water temperature for tropical fish.

Be sure to open the filter lid and fill the filter with water to prime the pump. Control light for the heating phase. Electronic switch for ultimate reliability and safety. Buying a heater too small for your tank can cause under heating.

I went with the cobalt heater even though many reviews mentioned the flaws and i was always talking it up until september and the loss of about half the reef.