Aquarium Temperature Controller - Should You Even Bother?

[@KaveManAquatics]

Have you ever come home to find your tanks temp out of whack? I hope not, but if so share your experience with the rest of us! Don't forget to subscribe - kzbin.info

[@user-mo4wt9gk9y]

New to this-bought 2 jolly heaters for 2 different 5 gallon betta tanks. I thought the heaters would automatically cut off and they obviously did not. Woke up to one tank over 90 degrees and the other almost 90 degrees.

[@NoNo-ce8xb]

DAMN ! when did SINBAD ! start a fish channel ??!? SUBED !

[@KaveManAquatics]

🤣🤣 Thanks!

[@dgrant591]

I've been in the hobby for decades and watched a lot of aquarium video's but this is the only one I've seen that describes this type of heater setup. It's such a great idea I don't know why other aquarium channels haven't mentioned it. I was using the Inkbird temperature controller with 2 three hundred watt heaters on my 240. As soon as I saw this, I got a two hundred watt and set it up as described. Let's hope I never have to find out if all three fail safes work. Thanks for the info.

[@KaveManAquatics]

That's awesome! Glad I was able to help!

[@cichlidinsanity]

I have inkbird controllers on all my tanks they worked very very well

[@Zurflu]

How do you recommend attaching the probe from the temp controller? Can it be submerged fully?

[@jrjones714]

Me too.​@@cichlidinsanity

[@stevenknapp2723]

hey kev, wanted to say thanks for making these videos, my household has adopted our neighbors tank and fish. so watching your videos has definitely helped me when coming to maintain our new tank.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thats awesome! Glad I can help! 😊

[@underthebus5801]

Thank you for producing this video. Before watching, I took aquarium heating for granted. Now, after watching, I'm going to purchase a temperature sensor and secondary heater for my 180 gallon freshwater aquarium to ensure a failsafe heating system. I'll be reviewing your video a few more times until I completely understand the concept. Thanks again!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Best thing you can do for safety! So glad I could help out! 😊

[@underthebus5801]

@@KaveManAquatics After viewing your video numerous times, I think I got it! Question: Can a heater malfunction by staying on and heat aquarium water higher than what it is set for?

[@KaveManAquatics]

Under The Bus absolutely, that’s the whole point of this system. Having a back up sensor available to shut off a malfunctioning heater before it “cooks” your fish

[@jjxtwo1]

Once you use one you can never go back! The Inkbird controllers with wifi are awesome.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Totally agree!

[@JosephMBoyer]

wow saved me money & time in this well explained video. I now have a 100watt heater running solo & 300watt running with a temperature controller. Heating a 55gal with 10gal overflow filter at 78f without me stressing while I'm at work. Thank you.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad I could help! 😊

[@SnazzyCH1]

Found this video after looking for 'Aquarium Temperature Controller', I have always used 2 small heaters, but one recently broke (in the off position) so I am using a larger spare heater on its own and wanted an extra level of safety if that failed, this goes beyond that. I didn't think of putting the big one on the controller and leaving the small one as a back up on its own. I was going to buy another small heater and controller and run them both off the controller, now I just need to buy a controller. Great video thank you very much.

[@theklassyone1]

Great advice and explanation. I will follow this.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you! Glad you're finding the channel helpful! 😁💪 BTW, you should check out my new Aquarium Keeping APP designed for beginners! - kzbin.info/aero/PLP5OXTIIDO8MyRXOeOqhwzruSWFdhcaNh

[@rachmuffins7]

This is pure genius. I feel like I'm watching a rocket scientist fix some crazy unexpected problem on the fly. 😄

[@KaveManAquatics]

🤣🤣 Glad you enjoyed it!

[@dcphifer4307]

Thank you Kev for speaking a tad slowly add providing details and the image. I suffered a Post-Concussion Traumatic Brain Injury and although I am still healing, I still struggle at processing what others say to transfer that info to write down notes. I really appreciate it. GOD bless you.

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁 Hope you get well soon!

[@quinnhawkinson894]

I will be using this exact setup after watching your video. I have a 150 on order with two 300w and the inkbird.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Awesome, Glad I was able to help! 😊💪

[@ewald3730]

Great video. Heater failure happend to my tank just 2 days ago. When feeding my African Cichlids early morning, I found the water temperature in my 800 liter tank (211 gallon) was 34.5c (94F). The heater was stuck on full blast. I am so glad I noticed it on time. Fish were still fine, actually they seemed as playful as ever... I installed now an Aqua Medic temperature controller with alarm, and a Aqua Medic titanium 300W heater. This should keep them safe!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Wow, glad you caught that in time!! Playful as ever means their metabolism was through the roof! Could have gone bad, so glad you noticed!

[@danhenick7028]

Omg yes you are the first one that I have watched that believes in two smaller heaters instead of one large heater.tthank you awesome

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful. 😊 BTW, you should check out my new Aquarium Keeping APP designed for beginners! - aquabuildr.com

[@Unnaturalmethod]

Thanks for all the info! We found a turtle baby turtle and gave it a home, then we gave it some fish friends and they are happy. Now we have a bigger tank and I want to make sure that their new home is ready b4 we move them in!!!!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thats awesome, Glad I could help! 😊

[@mikecasey7891]

Thanks!

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure!! Thank you for the support! 😊💪

[@davidfalgout7304]

Hi CAVE MAN! AGAIN, MANY MANY THANKS FOR ALL THE helpful info! BY FAR THE BEST you tube for fish keeping!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you bro, I really appreciate that! 😊

[@erinmontgomery5842]

Thank you so much for this video. Sharing your knowledge has really helped me understand. After almost 30 years, I am just getting back into having a fish tank. I have a 66 gallon tank that was given to me. The heater (Aqueon, that has a dial on top) i just purchased is not keeping consistent temperatures. I have two seperate digital thermometers (battery operated so i wanted a back up). When i noticed the temp drop, I used my digital meat thermometer to test the water temp, incase the other thermometers were defective. I am now looking at changing the heating set up to digital with a backup scenario that you just described. What I am considering is: Main heater: hygger submersible double quartz 300 watt Controller: inkbird ITC 306T I am not sure what wattage or brand of digital heater back up heater to get for the second. I do travel, so i want a solid back up for this tank. Would it be best to get the same heater, just set the temps differently? What would you recommend? Thank you in advance for your time to help me out.

[@MrVideoyoulike]

Very good heater set up

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you! Glad you're finding the channel helpful! 😁💪 BTW, you should check out my new Aquarium Keeping APP designed for beginners! - kzbin.info/aero/PLP5OXTIIDO8MyRXOeOqhwzruSWFdhcaNh

[@OregonFishingGuy]

Hi Kev, I am a new subscriber to your channel. I just bought a 125 gallon tank that will be dedicated to Discus. I have already learned so much from you. Thanks for sharing your knowledgeable!👍

[@KaveManAquatics]

Awesome, thank you!

[@Izrael1126]

Thank you for all this info. I love my fish and want the best for them.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad to help

[@mariapapademetri9297]

Kev just ordered a controller and heater from your above links. Also some of the food additions to the fish that you recommended. I hope you get the commissions for it for all your efforts .

[@KaveManAquatics]

That’s awesome! Thanks for using my links I appreciate that! 😁

[@christopherbarnes505]

Thank you very much for your information on heaters and you are one of the best aquarium KZbinrs you explain things the way people can understand it better than other folks on here to me you do thank you very much I appreciate all the information and I'll help you give people especially me I've been in the aquarium about a little under a year now.🙂

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you so much for that positive feedback! Glad to hear the channel has been helpful for you! 😊💪

[@christopherbarnes505]

@@KaveManAquatics your welcome

[@3kingstaeshow]

Thanks for the information, Devil! I’ve always felt so nervous about coming home to cooked fish. As soon as I watched this video, I went on Amazon, spent some cheese, and now my tank is set up just like you showed. Nice touch with the EGA and the bootcamp photo on your wall in your videos! Represent!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Awesome, glad to hear I was able to help! and Semper Fi Devil!! 😊💪

[@terrymartins2552]

I love the setup that you have described. Great way to keep my fish safe!!!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad to help

[@thejoyfulsound]

Thanks Kev. This is good information. This clarifies the recommendation of redundancy that I’ve been implementing. By the way, I’ve been using the Aquatop brand of tank heaters. They have been phenomenally dependable. What do you think?

[@billanderson2730]

Great video on this subject. Want to go two heaters for a new 180 with sump. African Cichlids only. Confused on wattage to use. Plan to place one in sump and one in tank behind 3 D background. Thanks for your time.

[@ivanalovemore1686]

I am going to go get another heater for my tank....you are amazing 🙂

[@KaveManAquatics]

Always best to be safe rather than sorry! 💪

[@650RepzOFC]

Wanted to double check in the description the link for the inkbird temp controller is for the standard 308 model which says is for greenhouse and terrariums but there is a 308S model that is for aquariums I was just unaware if it would be ok in the water?

[@natdizzle4259]

Really cool! This is so interesting I grow plants using aeroponics and fogponics I use all the same stuff redundantly as well even my foggers i run them half the size but twice as many.

[@Auroralotus22]

I’m a little confused but it sounds like a great idea !

[@dannyhyde7019]

Had a Heater go bad in my Arowana tank last week. This is Great information. I plan on using this set-up in my larger tanks. Thanks for sharing

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad it helped 😁

[@TwinTurboRamAir]

Great video. This answered my questions on what to do about heater failures.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you! Glad you're finding the channel helpful! 😁💪

[@ravenscrochet1352]

I'm new to the Hobby and still have yet to buy a heater for my small 15 gallon. I have found many of your tips very useful thus far, your channel is awesome and I have subscribed.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you! Glad you're finding the channel helpful! 😁💪

[@RJohnson.]

That was an awesome video Kev!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad you enjoyed it bro! 😁

[@DBrisky37]

As an aviation junkie, I love the idea of redundancy. Great setup and I will implement this soon. Do you have any videos on lighting? (heard you mention in a video about the light switching to night mode) Also does it need to be full spectrum for plants?

[@KaveManAquatics]

Aviation lover myself! 😁 Plants should have full spectrum yes. I have a quick short video with the specific lights I use, check it out here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJ_MqpSGmJ6nhKM

[@DBrisky37]

Awesome thank you.

[@cjbear087]

Hi Kev! I plan on setting up my heating system this way but because this video is quite old just wondering if this is still the best way to do it? Thanks :)

[@KaveManAquatics]

Absolutely! The safest way I've ever done it. I have temp controllers on all my tanks now! 😁💪

[@cjbear087]

@@KaveManAquatics Great! Thank you!

[@haydenwyton8336]

Another great video bro packed full of great info very helpful you just need to smile a little your doing great bro

[@KaveManAquatics]

Lol Thanks, you’re not the first to say that lol

[@joephillipson7035]

I have a question about temperature control using a controller. I was wondering of you could both install a heater and an inline chiller both on a controller?

[@bigatya]

Hey Kev, You always provide great information. I just bought a temperature controller , I plug the bigger heater in the controller and use the smaller heater has a standalone is this correct.

[@KaveManAquatics]

That would be an excellent set up, yes sir! 💪

[@QUASARFREAK]

Thanks dude! great tips and very clear!

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁

[@paulrichardson2229]

Best explanation i heard of having heater backup using the inkbird controler monitor, have to get a second smaller 200w heater now lol, as i have that exact setup with the 300w, love your ideas thankyou, makes perfect sense

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad I could help! 😊

[@ezekielthornton5408]

Wow! Great tips I need to get a temp. Unit. Just to be safe

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad I could help! 😊

[@mareasmith5697]

Hi Kev, I have recently found your channel, you make everything clear and very easy to understand. Great job. Roy

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you! Glad you're finding the channel helpful! 😁💪

[@darthblunt3833]

Great advice as always Kev. That is a great idea for temperature protection in the tank. Especially for this time of year when those heaters get worked overtime. Thanks for sharing. Happy Holidays bro!!!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad you found the tips helpful! Same to you bro! 😊

[@jimjennings1970]

Thats a great point but what do you do when the temp gets too high because its hot weather like 95 to 105

[@KaveManAquatics]

I got you right here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYLMZGuNo62GotE

[@jimjennings1970]

@KaveManAquatics I found this video very helpful and now my fish ate happy and healthy

[@WeMustRebell]

Fantastic video! Just what I was researching....great job!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks, glad you found it helpful! 😁

[@rachelle2032]

Absolutely brilliant! Thank you so much for sharing this!

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure! Glad you found it helpful 😊

[@mantioneg]

Ok that sounds awesome. Example 400 gallon tank. 1 300 watt heater set to 80 temp control 76 and standalone 200 watt set to 72 sounds about right.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Perfect

[@mantioneg]

Awesome. Thank you. Keep up the good work. Love your videos. Thank you for all you do with providing all your knowledge in this hobby. This will be my first Saltwater adventure coming up soon. I'M EXCITED BUT I'M HAVE PATIENCE 👍🙏

[@thejoyfulsound]

Also Kev, I’m determined to keep tiger cichlids, which are more temperature sensitive, with my African cichlids. Any advice?

[@MrPentagram76]

This is great!! I love your videos. Very informative. I have a 75 gallon tank with a 300w and 100w as a backup. Will the 100w work as a backup or should I go bigger?

[@KaveManAquatics]

The 100 W backup will do fine! Glad I could help 😁

[@blakescarlett9049]

Awesome video. Very informational

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad you liked it

[@jenniferrice5877]

Fabulous content. Really good video.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it! 😊

[@craighalcromb909]

Hi Kev, I like the information you've provided here as I am new to the hobby and in the process of setting up my first large tank 150 gal. With most heaters just having a knob you turn until the light comes on how do you get them to the slightly higher and slightly lower settings that needed in this set up? Also with a 150 gal tank would it be okay to use two 300 watt heaters? I just want you to know how much you're appreciated as I have gain so much valuable information from many of your videos. Keep doing what your doing because you are a true Blessing... Thank you

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad to know I've been able to help! Usually thats the only adjustment you have on the heater itself. But thats why a heater controller comes in handy. It has a digital display to set the desired temp.

[@kakakid22]

thanks for the tip love the aquarium behind you !

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure...and thank you! 😊

[@charlottetaft3562]

Just came across your channel and am a fan already! Question for you: I am a new fish tank owner and have a 55 gallon and tropical fish. What brand and wattage of heaters do I buy to set up what you have described in this video? My top fin heater that came with the tank doesn't seem to be heating the tank as much as the setting says it should.

[@dcphifer4307]

Following

[@vsslr5000]

Hi kev, I started a new 4x2x2 tank a few weeks ago. Have driftwood, 30kg of white gravel and a few rocks. The tank still has a excessive amount of white gravel dust in it. Can i remove and wash the gravel without starting the cycle again, or should i just gravel vac and wait it out?

[@blueprintbuildersllc9231]

Always feared “cooking” my fish 😟 Thanks for the safety tips!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Lol, no problem.

[@cdropbox]

This was super useful.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks, glad you found it helpful!

[@smilinglizard1248]

Good video man but I got a question. That 75 tank you have at the start has a good number of cichlids but how do you know when to stop adding more fish? I got a 55 tank with some cichlids, freshwater sharks and some other random little guys and I don’t know when I should stop. Thanks for the videos!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Lol, that’s a great question. There is no standard number as they all grow differently, eat and poop differently. In my opinion it depends on your maintenance consistency. If you can only do 1 water change per week then by the end of the week you shouldn’t reach a nítrate level that’s harmful for your fish. If you do then you either need to do more maintenance or lighten up the bio-load...it’ll take you some experimenting to see what fits your style.

[@smilinglizard1248]

KaveMan Aquatics alright then, thanks

[@Grishaber05]

Do you do the same thing for your 200 gallon? And are you using 2 500w heaters?

[@thejoyfulsound]

Kev, apparently it’s tank day. I have a lot of questions about fish keeping. I have 3 heaters in this tank. Unfortunately, I bought these heaters before watching this video and they are all capable of heating this tank by themselves. I bought the 3rd because it’s nearly impossible to read the set temperature and therefore set the desired temperature on the 1st 2. I set them all to eighty. The two usually don’t turn on. I don’t know if the 3rd is heating or not but, it says the tank temperature is 88+. The temperature outside today is 79. I don’t have the home heat on and I’m not cooking. Where’s this excess heat coming from?

[@Dwarfhamster2020]

I like you Man thank you for your tips!

[@KaveManAquatics]

I appreciate that! 😊💪

[@americanazadar]

Hello sir. I am thinking about starting a tank in my garage mostly to propagate plants and may keep some fish. Since it gets very hot here in summers, can you recommend ways to keep the water cool during the summer months?

[@KaveManAquatics]

Sure! 😊 - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYLMZGuNo62GotE

[@americanazadar]

Thanks for the prompt response. I like the ice bottle advice but that seems like a short term fix. Not sure if it would work if the temperature in the garage remains high. I would have to replace the bottles a lot to maintain temp. Can you give some advice about the chillers you talked about? A video about them would be totally awesome

[@PoppaJs]

great input sir, thank you for this 💯 😮👌

[@samsunnahar2683]

While doing water changes I know it's not a good idea to keep the thermometer on, but my question is what if you are doing a maximum of 25% water change and the heater is submerged in water- can you keep the heater on?

[@KaveManAquatics]

Yup, as long as it stays submerged you’re good to go

[@lifezbeautufil1]

Hi kave can you please help me with temperature issue. I use eheim thermocontrol for my 42 gallon tank. Until last week it was alright as my thermo was maintaining and cutting off but now since it has gooten very cold here in london my thermometer is struggling to reach desired temperature so in that case its always on and not cutting off. Should i lower the range by 1 degree? Any suggestions kave. Please help.

[@vivrantflo]

Happy Weekend Kevin! What would you recommend for a heating setup for a 90 gallon, housing tropical community fish? And any recommendations on reliable heaters?

[@KaveManAquatics]

The heaters I use are very reliable and not to expensive! Check the description below for links to what I use. This redundant setup is the safest for your fish!

[@-Gunnarsson-]

iv had a handfull of regular heaters like eheim. They last a year or some time longer. Then it starts to rust and malfunction on the inside messing up the temp. its annoying to keep replacing those.

[@taralynn3212]

I got my tempature contoller..I have a 5 gallon tank and have a really good 50w hygger heater that keeps the temp almost perfect....I purchased a second one if for some reason it dies...my question is I'm having a hard time finding another mini heater that works...can I use the one I bought as a back up even though it's equal to my main heater?

[@nateavis5686]

Great tips. What do you have your temperature controller set to? I have the high set to 82 and low to 81. I was thinking about turning it down a little.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Mine set to 81 high and 80 low. My guys look very comfortable there

[@nateavis5686]

@@KaveManAquatics thanks. I am switching from South American cichlids to Peacocks and Haps. Your a bad influence. LOL

[@KaveManAquatics]

@@nateavis5686 sorry, not sorry lol 🤣

[@nicholassims1854]

Can you use any type of heater with a dual controller.. does the controller override the type of heaters witch you can select a temperature manually?? Cant really find any info anywhere ..would really appreciate the help 🙏

[@KaveManAquatics]

Yes the controller overrides any setting on the heater itself. The heaters are plugged into the controller. Just make sure the heaters set temp is always higher than the controller.

[@Dcc23d]

Great info. Now what do you do in case of a power outage ? I have a battery powered bubbler but what about a heater??

[@KaveManAquatics]

Tank temps will take a very long time to change drastically enough to effect your fish negatively. The main concern is the oxygen.

[@alexanderbrunello5984]

Im currently waiting on amazon to deliver the two 200W heaters and the heat controller for my 300W.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Nice!! 💪💪

[@dHeybmendoza]

Hi, great review! By the way i have inkbird also. Can i use that for a regular temperature device even if i don’t have heater plug on it?

[@KaveManAquatics]

Absolutely! The inkbird has its own temp sensor and will monitor your tanks temp.

[@dHeybmendoza]

@@KaveManAquatics thank you KaveMan. All of your video are very helpful. Keep it up!

[@dennispetrucelli8783]

Hi Kev Great videos Have you ever used an external inline heater? I learn a lot from your videos

[@KaveManAquatics]

Nope I never have. Glad you're enjoying the channel 😊

[@emilysandoval2365]

For a 125gal tank how many and what wattage would be best for this size of a tank? I appreciate all advice

[@shannonjones9344]

Very informative and helpful thank you!

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁

[@maribelciancio9770]

Hello Kev! I'm searching for help, I can't seem to find a simple answer anywhere else. I quarantined one of my dying goldfish in a 3 gallon tank. I placed an air stone in there for oxygen for fish. Basically the fish is slowing down and even slow breathing, I can tell she's going to go soon if i dont do something. I just wanted to know what temputure would be good to keep this quarantined fish in. And also if there are any other tips to keep her alive and help heal her back to health would be appreciated ♡♡

[@lukematthias9061]

Here’s a question……a 3d background isn’t currently in the budget but want my heaters to not be as visible. Instructions say not to lay the heater horizontally. Am I still able to lay them horizontally and still get good results as I have 3 heaters in my 125?

[@KaveManAquatics]

Don't know which heaters you're using but I've never had a problem with my heaters laying horizontally.

[@eversky1365]

Great addition!! Have you ever used the temp controller as the final kill safe?? Say setting the 200w at 76 the 300w at 78 and the temp controller at 82. This keeps the heaters working as designed up until the failure point and you still have master shut off control with your controller. I recently purchased a smart heater that allows remote monitoring, so I would want the heater powered on unless an issue raises.

[@KaveManAquatics]

I see the logic, that sounds like it would work great as well! 👍

[@Zurflu]

I was wondering the same thing about having the controller be the final sensor instead of the initial, think that's how I'll do mine too!

[@DAY-DAY-10]

Hey kev thank you for showing me this video, and thank you for all you knowledge, this is my first big tank and last unless I win the lottery then I'll go alot bigger lol. You have been a great help with my investigation on african cichlids, I'm also investing in an aquadecor background the one I picked was f1, man what an expensive hobby lol but fun though..

[@davefortinojr.]

What do you have the continous heat time set at. Its default at 6 hours? Do you turn that off? To zero? Or?

[@KaveManAquatics]

Turn that off. I dont use that feature at all. BTW, I appreciate your support through the membership! 😁💪

[@markarnold9237]

Hi Kev, Your channel has been more than helpful to me in setting up my next tank. I need a setup as you show in this video because a heater failure caused me to lose all my fish in a 55-gallon community tank. It was sad. I'm now going to try my hand at African Cichlids and your guidance makes it very clear how to have a successful setup. I'm starting a 65-gallon tank with the equipment suggestions you've made in your videos. I bought an Oase Thermo 850 with a 400W heater in the canister filter. Do you recommend a 200W secondary heater?

[@jayson9363]

Hi sir kaveman i find your videos very useful but i have a question i have 8 gallon and 50 watts heater and we use a/c 24/7 @ 20 degrees my heater is turning on and off frequently is it normal? But it is maintaining the temperature of 80 degree fahrenheit for my betta.

[@blynch8740]

Very good info.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad you liked it

[@Mike-pc6ol]

Thats really smart, iL do that once I upgraded to a bigger tank. great video! 😎

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks! 👍 Glad you found it helpful!

[@bodarville4699]

Awesome information bro

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks, Glad you enjoyed it!

[@FISHFANTASY_]

the problem arises when the heaters thermoatat fails and stays on. so its better to set the controller at a higher (max u wanna go) temperature than the heater. Therefore when the heater fails, we have a backup to shut the power off. there is more chance of the heater to fail than the controller.

[@willishalliii2350]

Man, that is a great tip.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks bro, and it can save your whole tank! 😊👍

[@seedless0420]

Hey brother I finally got my tank set up and added my prime and stability. Not really ready to buy fish yet maybe in a month should I still add stability for a full week or just the one time 🤔 will my bio build up over the next month and be ready in that month for fish? Also the day my fish get here what other products do you recommend I use for seachem b4 adding fish thanks

[@KaveManAquatics]

Adding Stability wont help much if you dont have an ammonia source to feed the fish. try adding about 2ppm of ammonia directly from a bottle and then add stability daily to start populating with beneficial bacteria 😁

[@seedless0420]

​@KaveManAquatics ok got it when should I do my master testing, and are test strips any good vs the master kit don't really want to use a master kit everyday and how often should use the master kit once the cycling is done or can that be a monthly task with daily test strings thanks

[@katiegoodman9475]

Thanks for the info! Your content is SOO helpful and accessible! One quick question, what should we set the continuous heater timer for? At first we thought it should be at 24 hrs thinking that it meant that it would continue to monitor the temp 24 hours a day which is what we wanted. We got woken up to a 2am alarm saying “E5:Continuous Heating Alarm” Starting to wonder if the timer is more for how long the heater is on at a time? If so, what happens after that time frame. Does it just cut off and then turn back on when the temp hits the bottom target? Thanks again for everything you do!!

[@jacquelinemcmillan2793]

Now that's scary i guess since he said he replies to all comments and you asked this 9 months ago i can't see a reply then I've no luck either 😂

[@katiegoodman9475]

@@jacquelinemcmillan2793 I guess that’s true, but this is also a 3 year old video that I just commented on 9 months ago, in the sea of hundreds of videos he has posted with probably thousands of comments it’s no surprise that some comments will get missed.

[@satauriawherley567]

This is a very informative video and I hope to resolve my temperature issues. However, I have a woodstove in our front room with various tanks in rooms near and in the front room. I have lost multiple fish recently due to overheating. I've tried different things and so far, I feel like all I have accomplished is a bruised head (from banging it against the wall). What is your opinion with the temperature controller and the woodstove? Will that help resolve the issue?

[@HawkRealtor]

Great explanation

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad you liked it

[@Jazzy-v7g]

Hi Kev. Im a little late to the party😊 I see this video is 4 years old.I have installed the Inkbird 306-A on 3 tanks. One alarms every morning at 4:00 am with E5 error. It is 29 gallons with one 150W heater set at 77 degrees. Range is set for 68 F to 81 F. Any suggestions how to program the controller so it doesnt false alarm?

[@KaveManAquatics]

Honestly, I never set the alarms. They annoyed me early on and I told myself I'd figure them out later, But I ended up just leaving them off lol 🤷‍♂️ I figure its still going to turn on and off when its supposed to, I dont need to be alerted. Sorry I couldnt help with this one.

[@Jazzy-v7g]

@@KaveManAquatics With the set up you describe in the video I see how the alarms are a mute feature. Thank you for your reply! I am setting all 3 tanks up as you suggest. Totally makes sense. Love your sharing of information-- so helpful and easy to understand. Have an awesome day!

[@mariapapademetri9297]

Great video and information .Could you also suggest the best place to obtain supplies, Pet-co or online . Where do you obtain your supplies from ???

[@KaveManAquatics]

I buy 80% of my supplies from amazon. Its just much more efficient. Links to everything I use is in the description below the videos. The other 20% I buy from my LFS just to support.

[@KatMindenhall]

Seriously brilliant, thanks for saving my future a$$!

[@KaveManAquatics]

lol, My pleasure! 😊

[@KatMindenhall]

@@KaveManAquatics Hey can I ask you - some say don't get an overpowered heater because it could fry your tank badly if it stays on. Some say get an overpowered heater so that it doesn't have to come on and off as much and wears out slower. Do you think heater one should be rated for the tank size, or can it be rated up? Thanks!!!

[@kathleenmonsegue9700]

What if its a Coldwater tank that holds goldfish? I have bad air conditioning in my house and it gets super hot inside...sometimes triple digits. I have a vivosun brand thermostat how do I connect that to the fans hooked up to my tank?

[@KaveManAquatics]

I dont think it works in reverse. The controller only kicks on when temperature is lower than the setting, not higher than the setting.

[@Ace.G1]

Hello, so I have the exact same temperature controller, but I keep getting the alarm like everyday that temperature dropped and is not staying on the same temperature at all

[@KaveManAquatics]

It could be the heaters you have connected to them. Make sure the temperature set on the heater itself is correct. Just because controller turns them on if sensor on heater is set to low heater itself wont turn on.

[@shawnseely5851]

Great video and advise

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks Shawn! 😊