Tetra Fish Tank Heater Instructions

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

Tetra fish tank heater instructions.

How to install a submersible aquarium heater. All tetra ht heaters have red green indicator lights to let you know when the heater is heating red or on standby green. Temperature setting button to preselect the desired water temperature within the range of 19 c to 31 c at 0 5 c intervals. Once the light comes on leave the heater for another half hour or more.

The ideal temperature for tetra fish is 78 f since it is a tropical freshwater fish. The low voltage thermostat maintains water at 78 f without any adjustment required. Ideal water temperature for goldfish. 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. 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. This way you can adjust your aquarium heater to maintain the temperature of the water.

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. Control light for the heating phase. Aquarium kits just add fish.

It is critical to ensure your tank is equipped with a hood or glass canopy to contain the heat inside the aquarium. Buying a heater too small for your tank can cause under heating. Examine the heater to ensure the heater casing is intact the heating element does not show signs. If the temperature is still too cool after the half hour repeat this procedure.

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. Be sure purchase the correct heater for your tank size. All tetra ht heaters will shut off if an electrical short is detected for your safety. Check the instructions.

If it is too long you can cut it to. Heaters fish can t produce their own body heat. Electronic switch for ultimate reliability and safety. Likewise it s best to keep the tetra fish in a densely planted tank.

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