Tetra Fish Tank Heater Instructions

68 72 f ideal water temperature for tropical fish.

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. Be sure to open the filter lid and fill the filter with water to prime the pump. 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.

If it is too long you can cut it to. Be sure purchase the correct heater for your tank size. If the temperature is still too cool after the half hour repeat this procedure. Likewise it s best to keep the tetra fish in a densely planted tank.

Choose an appropriate powered submersible aquarium heater for the number of gallons of water in your fish tank. Be sure purchase the correct heater for your tank size. Buying a heater too small for your tank can cause under heating. All tetra ht heaters have red green indicator lights to let you know when the heater is heating red or on standby green.

How to install a submersible aquarium heater. All tetra ht heaters will shut off if an electrical short is detected for your safety. Ideal water temperature for goldfish. It is critical to ensure your tank is equipped with a hood or glass canopy to contain the heat inside the aquarium.

This way you can adjust your aquarium heater to maintain the temperature of the water. Control light for the heating phase. Presently i m running a 100w tetra preset heater in my evo tank and it s dead on 77 5 78 accurate. Check the instructions.

Aquarium kits just add fish. Examine the heater to ensure the heater casing is intact the heating element does not show signs. A heater is an essential piece of equipment because fish rely on the temperature of the water for their body heat. Extend the tube as close to the bottom of the tank without being in the gravel.

Electronic switch for ultimate reliability and safety. If the tank still needs to be warmed up wait until the indicator light on the heater is off and then carefully turn the thermostat up until the light just turns on. The low voltage thermostat maintains water at 78 f without any adjustment required. The ideal temperature for tetra fish is 78 f since it is a tropical freshwater fish.

Tetras are shy fish and tend to hide in a darker place in your aquarium if frightened or stressed.