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"I would use two 200 watt heater thermostat units. Both set at the same temperature and one each end of the tank."
Initial question is seriously lacking in details to get a complete answer.
180 litres is approx 47 US gallons, or 40 IMP Gallons,
Some details needed
- What is average temperature in room with aquarium
- What is desired temperature of water in aquarium
The difference between the two numbers is the amount of temp increase you need. With that number, and the size of tank, you can get the recommended size of heater. In your case, 50US Gallon tank needing water temp raised by 10 degrees F would require a single 150 watt heater. If your fish tank is not just 4 glass walls with gravel on bottom, you would need to supply the following information to get a proper dual heater setup.
- What filter system is being used
- Where are intake and discharge ports located
- Is there an air wall or air diffuser being used
- Is there some structure in place like a rock wall, or rock pile
- Does tank have direct sun light
- How large is largest fish, and how many fish and/or animals
Generally, you would place heaters where the fish cannot touch or get trapped by the heater(s). Heater should be placed near something that is creating flow, or currents. For example, if you have an air wall, heater should go under that device, to take advantage of the current created by the air wall. Same idea for filter intake. Heating water, then having filter take that heated water and running it through filter media, and then returned to the tank as far from the intake as you can.
Actually that opinion also suggests that your intake and discharge ports on the heater unit be placed af far away as possible.
What else can I help you with?
Is 50 watt heater too much power for a 3 gallon fish tank?
A 50 watt heater is major over kill for a 3 gallon tank, a 10 watt heater is more than enough for a tank that size. You will nuke your aquarium very quickly the first time the 50 watt heater sticks on, with a 10 watt heater if it sticks on the aquarium temp will only raise a degree or two.
How much pressure does a water heater put off when it explodes?
You would need to specify the size of the heater
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At least 5 gallons with a heater. A 2.5 works if you live in a warmer climate, but it can't really be heated safely and evenly.
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Yes if you keep a shark in an aquarium it will not grow to its normal size. It will only grow to a size that it will be comfortable in the aquarium.
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