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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Hari on March 18, 2016, 10:04:18 AM

Title: Good Deal on Penn Plax Heater 300 watts- 75 gallon
Post by: Hari on March 18, 2016, 10:04:18 AM

I got this heater from Jet.com for $13 with Free Shipping. Sweet deal IMO

https://jet.com/product/Penn-Plax-12-in-300-Watt-Heater-for-75125-gal-Aquarium/5ff5b2d4ab174da4bd4103347293fe4e

This aqueon 75 Gallon filter was also a good buy.

https://jet.com/product/detail/8a51e045aae1490cbdb945f73b0b61b2?jcmp=pla:ggl:cwin_animals_pet_supplies_a2:pet_supplies_fish_supplies_a2_other:na:na:na:na:na:2&code=PLA15&k_clickid=ba7b6c7f-d930-4129-8964-77aa8a08873a&abkId=405-1336390&gclid=Cj0KEQjwzq63BRCrtIuGjImRoIIBEiQAGLHdYa1zYw0C6fm7EhGTaA_sFSeD5tIaRr93w8r4dcRIQRwaAiJT8P8HAQ

(15% off if you are first time JET customer - Use 15NOW code)

Title: Re: Good Deal on Penn Plax Heater 300 watts- 75 gallon
Post by: greg y on March 18, 2016, 12:07:45 PM

That deal on the heater looks pretty sweet. Thanks for sharing.

I'll add that I bought a few of these little tetra heaters for tanks 10-30 gal. Seen here:
http://www.amazon.com/Tetra-HT-Submersible-Heater-200-watt/dp/B00JCB0IPK
They were in the clearance rack near the front of petco brown road-great lakes crossing exit off I75 for $5 each.
They're not good and aren't adjustable, but for $5 might be worth looking if in the area. I put 2 on a 22gal and I keeps it at 75 degrees. They would be nice for nano tanks

Title: Re: Good Deal on Penn Plax Heater 300 watts- 75 gallon
Post by: Steve on March 18, 2016, 02:44:27 PM

Sounds like some good prices Hari. Only suggestion I will make though and I'm only telling you this to help you avoid some sorrow down the road perhaps... When it comes to heaters don't base your purchase on the price for heaters. When a heater fails if it fails on the ON position it can cook your entire tank of fish in a very short time. Always best to pay a litter more for the well respected brands such as Eheim or Hydor or a few of the other quality brands.

I myself just took my own advice yesterday. Found an Aquatop 300w heater at LFS for only $24 and almost bought it, but decided against it and ordered an Eheim Jager for $32 online. I've just heard too many horror stories about cheaper heaters failing and killing off entire tanks of fish.

Not saying this will for sure happen to you, but just something to keep in mind when buying heaters.

Title: Re: Good Deal on Penn Plax Heater 300 watts- 75 gallon
Post by: greg y on March 18, 2016, 03:37:05 PM

I agree but Eheim isn't the German company they were years ago. Their products are pretty hit or miss these days. My eheim still works but has condensation on the inside of the glass. Eheim says if it still heats water it's not broken

Title: Re: Good Deal on Penn Plax Heater 300 watts- 75 gallon
Post by: joe niemiec on March 25, 2016, 12:43:47 AM

order a eheim/jager 250w heater  from doctor foster an smith 33.99 digital thermometer 5.99  just got it today an bottle of prime 3.99 for water changes  free shipping on 49.00 or more www.Drsfrostersmith.com   an extra suction cup holders for heater