10 Best Fish Tank Heater
Updated on: September 2023
Best Fish Tank Heater in 2023
Tetra HT Submersible Aquarium Heater With Electronic Thermostat, 50-Watt
Orlushy Submersible Aquarium Heater 300W-Fish Tahk Heater with Adjust Knob Thermostat 2 Suction Cups Suitable for Marine Reef Fish Tank Sump
- ★300W aquarium heater is suitable for 50 to 80 gallons aquariums,Length - 11 inch,voltage 110-120V, power cord is 6ft, please choose the right wattage aquarium heater according to our size chart.
- ★It shows an area to adjust the temperature. It's not exactly accurate but it turns easy and can be adjusted at small intervals.
- ★Explosion Proof: 2mm thickened quartz glass,can be used in fresh water and salt water aquariums,easy to hide in the tank.
- ★Precise temperature dial from 68 to 89°F allows for complete control of aquatic climate within a 1-degree difference.
- ★Adjustable Aquarium Fish Tank Water Heater Sensitive and reliable thermostat maintains uniform temperature. Automatic shut off when the temperature is reached
Mylivell Aquarium Heater Submersible Auto Thermostat Heater,Fish Tank Water Heater and Adjustable Temperature with Suction Cup-50W
- High Quality: Aquarium heater made of high quality quartz glass, double seal material , advanced design, ensures safe operation.
- Adjustable Temperature: The temperature of the fish tank heater can be adjusted automatically. Temperature setting range: 20°~34°C(65° F - 93° F), and the display is easy to read.
- Fully Submersible. Power: 100W. Suggested water volume: 20gal.
- Both suiting for fresh or saltwater aquariums, provide a constant warm environment for your tropical fish to stay healthy.
- Convenient and Safe: Our aquarium heater thermostat has two suction cups for attachment to the fish tank. The polarized plug prevents electrical shock.
VIBIRIT Aquarium Heater,Betta Fish Tank Heater 25W Smart Small Aquarium Heater,Energy Efficient Submersible Thermostat + Thermometer Sticker
- Fully Automatic Temperature Control Chip:VIBIRIT submersible aquarium heater automatically adjusts the temperature between 75°F and 82°F (24°C to 28°C). It is different from the traditional manual adjustment of the aquarium heater and does not need to be set. And will automatically turn on/off to achieve the setting temperature constantly and stably, Energy-efficient.
- Advanced Materials: sturdy engineering plastic. It has anti-explosion, anti-scalding function, high temperature resistance and high safety. Suitable for aquarium pets such as turtles and fry. Length - 5.35 inch, Width - 0.9inch, Thickness - 0.63inch.
- 25W Fish Tank Heater is suitable for 3 to 5 gallons and can be used in mini fish tanks and aquariums. The super-designed suction cups hold the heater tightly in the aquarium. Easy to hide in the water tank.
- Included Temperature Sticker: You can attach the temperature sticker to the surface of the water tank, through which you can monitor. The easy-to-recognize blue color indicates the current temperature of your aquarium water. Temperature bar is for reference only
- Parameters and Quality Assurance: working power 25w, frequency: 50/60Hz, voltage: 110-120V, waterproof rating IP68. This product aquarium heater has passed CE, ROHS, FCC certification. Explosion-proof, waterproof, anti-scalding, high temperature and other safe operation.
FREESEA 25 Watt Aquarium Betta Fish Tank Heater with Aquarium Submersible Thermometer
- ★【25 Watt Heater】： This Aquarium heater is suitable for 1 to 5 gallons aquariums, Length - 6.8 inch,voltage 110-120V, power cord is 4.0 ft, please choose the right wattage aquarium heater according to our size chart.
- ★【Temperature range】: 63°F~95°F , It is very easy to adjust the temperature you need, we also deliberately give each customer a free diving thermometer, you can observe the water temperature of the fish tank at any time.
- ★【Intelligent temperature control】： Automatic constant temperature function, when water temperature reaches to specified temperature value, heater will automatically stop heating, when water temperature is lower than the set temperature, heater will automatically start heating. Furthermore, Automatic safety shut-off feature, and overheating protection.
- ★【Note】: 1. Aquarium heater is 100% submersible use only, during its heating time, heater must be 100% submerged into the water.,Please unplug the power supply when cleaning the fish tank or aquarium water changes. 2. Heater rod is suitable for people over 16 years of age. Children or minors should be under adult guidance or supervision.
- ★【SATISFACTION GUARANTEED】Gain the confidence to go hard with us! Our Aquarium Heater is built with durability in mind and safety for every design, In the remote possibility that you’re not satisfied with our product, just contact us, and we will gladly give you a new Aquarium Heater replacement. 12 Month Warranty and 24 Hour Professional After-sales Service.
Aqueon 100106251 Preset Aquarium Heater,Black, 50W
- Preset to 78°, accurate to +/- 1°
- No adjustment required
- Shatter resistant
- Auto shut-off
- LED light turns on when aquarium water is being heated
GMsound Aquarium Heater Submersible Fish Tank Water Heater Thermostat (200W for 25-75Gal)
- Fully Submersible. Power: 100W. Suggested water volume: 25-75 gal.
- Adjustable Temperature: The temperature of the fish tank heater can be adjusted automatically. Temperature setting range: 65° F - 93° F(20°C~34°C), and the display is easy to read.
- High Quality: Aquarium heater made of high quality quartz glass, double seal material , advanced design, ensures safe operation.Fully suiting for fresh or saltwater aquariums, provide a constant warm environment for your tropical fish to stay healthy.
- Set desired aquarium temperature & on/off indicator light confirms operation. *On/off indicator light allows simple, visual confirmation of heater operation.
- Convenient and Safe: Our aquarium heater thermostat has two suction cups for attachment to the fish tank. The polarized plug prevents electrical shock.
Hygger 500W Digital Quartz Aquarium Heater for Fresh-Water and Salt-Water, with External IC Thermostat Controller and Thermometer, Fast Heating Submersible Thermostat for Fish Tank 60-120 Gallon
- 🐠【Fast Heating Up】voltage 110-120V/60HZ, power 500W, US three-pin plug, heater rod length 10.5 inch, 500W submersible heater for fish tank 60-120 Gallon. The heater power cord is 6ft, the controller power cord is 5ft, the thermometer cord is 4.6ft. Temp range: 61-90℉. Fast heating up aquarium heater, it takes about 3 minutes to heat 3.5 gallon water up 3℉
- 🐠【Fully Automatic Control】very easy and reliable to use. After finishing the temperature setting, the fish tank heater will run automatically by itself. It will stop heating when the water temp reaches to the set temp, please note that the water temp may go up 1℉ more because of the waste heat. When the water temp is cool down to 1℉ less than the set temp, the tank heater will restart heating
- 🐠【Quartz Tube & Plastic Guard】With high-quality quartz glass tube, it's very durable and explosion-proof, this fish tank heater can be used for saltwater and freshwater aquariums, service life can be 3 years or more. With low profile black plastic guard, easy to hide in the tank. The guard can prevent your aquarium pets from burned, the gaps on the guard is about 3mm, no worries for fish stuck
- 🐠【Digital LED Display Controller】the external IC temp controller can show the water temp with 2 blue LED digits. Only show Fahrenheit degrees. To set the temp, just press the button over and over until the screen displaying the temp you desired, then stop and wait the digit flashing for 3 times, the setting is done and the led shows the current water temp again. The controller is connect with separate sensitive thermometer
- 🐠【Fully submersible Aquarium Heater】with strong suction cups on the heater guard and the thermometer, it's easy to install the aquarium heater no to the tank walls or bottom, please keep them fully submerged. The thermometer should be away from the heater and keep water circulation as far as possible
300w 150w 50w Submersible Aquarium Heater Auto Thermostat Heater with Suction,LED Small Mini Temperature Display Aquarium Fish Tank Heater for Fish Tank Water (Bonus Thermometer)
- UPGRADED MORE DURABLE VERSION: Provided the best warm area to your fish in the cold winter.Keeps improving best aquarium heater for your fish tank, after collecting so many comments from customers, we upgrade its function and life time, now it works more continuously and accurately.
- MORE SAFETY & HIGH QUALITY: This upgraded aquarium heater now updated for more durable Quartz Glass, which is pretty shatter-proof and blast-proof and prevents electricity leakage. And the stronger protective container updated for Anti-melting anti punching double sealed material, it is scald-preventing for your pets and your safety.
- FREE THERMOMETER: This fish tank heater come with an extra thermometer to show the accurate tank temperature to avoid overheat or freeze. It provide a constant warm environment for your pet fish to stay healthy, suitable both for fresh and salt water.
- TEMPERATURE CONTROL: Aquarium heater works in intermittent operation mode and will automatically turn on/off to achieve the setting temperature constantly and stably. Setting the temperature by the red knob on the top with range is 64°F - 94°F.High accuracy(±1°F)
- APPLICABLE TANK SIZE: Our submersible aquarium heaters are perfect designed for different size tank, 50W for 5-10 gallon; 100W for 10-30 gallon; 300W for 30-85 gallon, please choose the suitable power for your tank. And we also recommend to position it near a strong water flow, the outlet of a power filter is ideal, so that the whole aquarium are in the same temperature.
Uniclife Aquarium Heater Preset Submersible with Electronic Thermostat for 20 Gallon Fish Tank Heater 100W
- 5~20 gallons fish tanks were recommended. Applicable for freshwater, marine and tropical aquariums.
- Preset temperature of 78°F: Built-in electronic thermostat, Model No. PH100 would automatic heating water then maintain the temperature at 78±2° which is an ideal temperature for most of tropical fish. No adjustment needed, so not adjustable, please kindly note before order.
- Shut-off Automatically: LED indicator light would display red while it’s turned on and heating, will automatic turn off when the preset temperature( 78±2°) was reached.
- Anti-Shatter：Made of heat-resist thick quartz glass, shatterproof material to keep your fishes safe. UL listed, prevent the risk of fire, electric shock.
- Small Sized and Submersible: Fully submerge the heater, tightly fix it with 2 strong suction cups vertically or horizontally on the tank. Small size makes it easy to hide and save space.
Choosing a Energy Efficient Electric Water Heater with a Tank
Read quick facts about 5 manufacturers of energy efficient electric water heaters with tanks on the web, read what they are and find quick facts about 5 manufacturers.
When I told the plumber to just bring a new one and install it, he plumber said that the energy rating was about 85% for $800 and more than double for a 93% rating, I chose the cheap model. The plumber came on Thanksgiving, bought the water heater and installed it. That was almost 15 years ago. I was able to proceed with my holiday plans with only a few hours of delay and annoyance.
With the economy as it is, increased awareness of global warming and the environment, and improved electric water heater designs, homeowners should be aware of their options and be ready to make a informed decision before the crisis hits.
My suggestion: Be aware that a tank water heater is likely to wear out in 12-15 years and plan for the upgrade.
Finding out if there's an Incentive Program
In writing this article, I went through quite a few articles, I'll include many of them. A web site offers a complete list of all incentive programs and their terms for every state in the country, see Sets Systems to find out more. This web site is rather complicated so unless you are sure what you want to do, you may want to just ask someone. Your local plumber, electric water heater salesman or manufacturer will probably be able to tell you if any of the incentive plans apply to your purchase of an electric water heater-they are motivated to know.
Choosing a Tank or Tank-less Electric Water Heater
The first decision you will have to make is between an old-style tank or tank-less electric water heater. I myself love my gas water heater because even during power outages I can still take a shower. The bad news for me was that many of the tank-less electric water heaters are more energy efficient than gas tank or tank-less water heaters. This didn't really surprise me since I had experienced how nice tank-less water heaters were when I visited my sister in Europe. The tank-less electric water heaters save energy by not heating water when it is unneeded. Costs are very similar to tank electric water heaters. An article by Consumer Search cites retrofit costs for tank-less electric water heaters as be difficult and best left to an expert because of the need for ¾ inch supply line and 4-inch venting. Also if your house is like our current house with most of the electric circuits maxxed out, a switch to a higher amperage circuit might cause difficulties.
My suggestion: get quotes from your plumber for both models.
Brands of Electric Water Heaters to Consider
Model prices in this list come from AOL, Nextag, or Lowe's *
Tank model sizing is estimates the requirements per gallon per person :
1 person, 30 gallons
2 persons, 40 gallons
3 persons, 40-50 gallons
4 persons, 50-75 gallons
5 persons, 75-80 gallons
Craftmaster*
Power Smart 40 gallon with a .92 efficiency rating. Cost $379.22
Power Smart 50 gallon with a .92 efficiency rating. Cost $396.74
Power Smart 66 gallon with a .90 efficiency rating. Cost $424.43
Power Smart 80 gallon with a .92 efficiency rating. Cost $492.92 - $529.00
Kenmore
Most of these models did not have an efficiency rating but are listed at having PowerMiser 12 55 gallon tank. Cost $369.99
PowerMiser 12 80 gallon tank. Cost $409.99 does not include current rebate.
PowerMiser 9 55 gallon tank. Cost $579.99 does not include current rebate.
