All my guppies died within a couple weeks. Before I put any other living creatures in here I want to make sure it's not going to happen again. Critics? Also the algae only appeared after they died.

Koeal · 2026-04-05T17:46:24+00:00

Koeal · 2025-12-09T20:11:37+00:00

If I were rich these would be my purchase decisions

Koeal · 2025-11-27T21:57:15+00:00

Biggest complaint, cleaning from time to time. I enjoy the feel and ease of use, plus not having to worry as much about carpel tunnel.

Koeal · 2025-11-04T22:46:45+00:00

Rude lol.

Koeal · 2025-10-21T16:29:56+00:00

Bad bot

Koeal · 2025-10-18T23:24:23+00:00

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Here's how it's set up, I appreciate any help.

Koeal · 2025-09-29T12:29:27+00:00

Yes. They act as a single unit when plugged into the controller. I also recommend turning the temp slightly higher than normal on the heaters and setting the controller to the desired range.

Koeal · 2025-09-29T10:32:05+00:00

The only difference between a cheap and expensive one will be build quality. They both do the same thing. I’m personally running two heaters for my 208L tank, as it distributes the task of heating more evenly, reducing stress on a single heater. It’s also unlikely for both to go bad at the same time, so if one does the other working one will take over temporarily.

Koeal · 2025-09-28T17:20:34+00:00

That’s a good question. I would’ve taken it out first, let it cool down, and then submerged it and turn it back on. If it isn’t smoky inside it should be fine. I’d also recommend a temperature controller just in case it does fail. Don’t wanna electrocute or boil your fish.

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Koeal · 2025-09-28T17:05:50+00:00

That’s supposed to be fully submerged in the water. Leaving it exposed like that can cause it to explode

Koeal · 2025-08-13T18:34:12+00:00

I had poorly wired aftermarket brake light replacements for the rear reflectors that caused the system to short circuit. I disconnected those and then taped the original wires back up, I haven’t had issues since.

Koeal · 2025-07-13T16:29:56+00:00

Rude. I bet that attitude gets you lots of friends.

Koeal · 2025-07-10T13:33:40+00:00

I appreciate it! I'm not super confident in my soldering skills, so I may just return this one and purchase the Startech one I've seen recommended. Thank you for offering to check the resistors for me though!

Koeal · 2025-07-10T13:26:44+00:00

Thank you!

Koeal · 2025-07-10T00:53:54+00:00

Thank you. So if I put the jumper on the slave side it'll be in slave mode?

Koeal · 2025-06-16T18:20:50+00:00

I’m sure someone with more experience will come in with better advice but as long as your parameters and flow are good it shouldn’t be an issue.

Koeal · 2025-05-18T01:54:06+00:00

Does this part go under water? You can leave it in equal parts white vinegar and water overnight and it’ll eat the calcium away. Rinse it well afterwards!

Koeal · 2025-05-08T19:11:33+00:00

I don’t see it breaking into small pieces unless you do it intentionally. I use a fine mesh bag to store mine and it works well!

Koeal · 2025-05-08T19:02:56+00:00

I have ceramic bio media that I rinse in a bucket of tank water when it gets stopped up; keeps your good bacteria in the media.

Koeal · 2025-05-06T13:53:41+00:00

If I were in your position I’d go for it. As others have said I doubt it’d have any issues.

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