Aqueon Mini Flat Heater, 5 Watts

Name: Aqueon Mini Flat Heater, 5 Watts
Brand: Aqueon
SKU: 3037925
Price: 10.36 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 3.4640522875816995 (153 reviews)

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This heater is perfect for small tropical fish living in glass or acrylic desktop aquariums that are between 1 and 10 gallons. No need to worry about complicated installation - this little guy is fully submersible and comes with suction cups that allow for vertical or horizontal placement on the bottom or side wall of your aquarium. And don't let its size fool you - with 5 watts of power, this heater efficiently warms up your aquarium water.

- Ideal for glass or acrylic desktop aquariums up to 2.5 gallons
- Quick and easy installation, so you can spend more time admiring your fishies
- Shatterproof construction means it's tough enough to withstand any accidental bumps or scrapes
- Fully submersible for even heat distribution
- Suction cups included for versatile placement options
- Efficiently warms up your aquarium water, keeping your fishies happy and healthy

Specifications

SKU	3037925
Primary Brand	Aqueon
Days to Ship	Ships Next Business Day

Additional Features

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Do not operate or leave product plugged in when it is outside of water

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Great for my betta!

Bryster

5 years ago

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Need to use ac

Bee Lake

4 years ago

Basically, this could kill your fish if you don't use your ac to regulate it. In...

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I bought two of these heaters about 3 yrs ago, within that time frame BOTH have bulged. I am so lucky to have caught both as they are in my nano aquariums with shrimp/guppy fry. DO NOT BUY THESE it's better to be safe than sorry, I could have lost all my aquatic friends. Along with that, there is no temperature control and my tanks have gotten so hot that it almost killed my fish/shrimp. Most nanos don't need heaters but if you do... don't buy Aqueon heaters. Very disappointed.

No, I do not recommend this product.

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30 days ago

Aqueon Team

We are concerned to hear about your experience with the Aqueon Mini Flat Heaters. We're sorry to hear about your experience and want to make things right. Please call our team at 1-888-255-4527 so we can assist you further. We take quality and safety concerns very seriously, especially when it comes to equipment that could potentially harm your valuable aquarium inhabitants. Your feedback is important to us, and we'd like to learn more about what happened and find a solution that works for you. <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/stratos-logos/logos/aqueon.png" alt="aqueon" title="aqueon" style="display: block !important; margin-top: 2em !important; border: 1px solid #ccc !important; padding: 2px !important; background-color: white !important;" />

Does not work. I tested it in a one gallon for 2 days and the water was ice cold. Also store was more money than online.

No, I do not recommend this product.

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1 month ago

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We appreciate you sharing your feedback about the Aqueon Mini Flat Heater. We're sorry to hear about your experience and want to make things right. Please call our team at 1-888-255-4527 so we can assist you further. <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/stratos-logos/logos/aqueon.png" alt="aqueon" title="aqueon" style="display: block !important; margin-top: 2em !important; border: 1px solid #ccc !important; padding: 2px !important; background-color: white !important;" />

Didn’t work so my beta died. Even when plugged in for multiple days the water never got above 70 degrees.

No, I do not recommend this product.

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2 months ago

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We are sorry for your loss. Pet safety is our priority & we'd like to discuss this with you further. Please give us a call at 1-888-255-4527. <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/stratos-logos/logos/aqueon.png" alt="aqueon" title="aqueon" style="display: block !important; margin-top: 2em !important; border: 1px solid #ccc !important; padding: 2px !important; background-color: white !important;" />

Was working at first I'm not sure what happened but it's not maintaining the water warm enough anymore.

No, I do not recommend this product.

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2 months ago

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We apologize for any inconvenience caused. Our team is here to help! Please call us at 1-888-255-4527 so we can resolve this for you. <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/stratos-logos/logos/aqueon.png" alt="aqueon" title="aqueon" style="display: block !important; margin-top: 2em !important; border: 1px solid #ccc !important; padding: 2px !important; background-color: white !important;" />

This little heater will not stay on and the temperature keeps dropping making me lose fish.

No, I do not recommend this product.

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3 months ago

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I’ve purchased two of these in the past 6 months. Both have stopped working and are leaving my poor betta freezing cold. Waste of money do not recommend

No, I do not recommend this product.

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3 months ago

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We regret that your experience didn’t meet expectations. Let us make it right, contact us at 1-888-255-4527, and we’ll do our best to assist. <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/stratos-logos/logos/aqueon.png" alt="aqueon" title="aqueon" style="display: block !important; margin-top: 2em !important; border: 1px solid #ccc !important; padding: 2px !important; background-color: white !important;" />

No complaints after 24hrs. I was nervous with the bad reviews but needed one ASAP until a better/cheaper one from Amazon came in. Not really sure what it's supposed to heat to, but it's been keeping my 2.5 gallon tank between 72-75 consistently. I even forgot to turn the heat on last night and the house was like 63° this morning but the tank stayed steady. We don't have AC so I'll need to watch it in the summer if that other review is accurate but so far for the winter it seems like it'll be fine. Not sure I'd suggest it for any tank larger than my 2.5 gallon though

Yes, I recommend this product.

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I would not recommend this product for a 1 gallon tank. It did work, but it heated my tank up from 76 to 86 degrees in about an hour which is too hot for my fish. I also tried it in a 1.5 gallon tank and it kept my temperature stable around 80 degrees.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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11 months ago

Will this "melt" a plastic tank?

11 months ago
I answered this question earlier, and I want to add something after reading some of the reviews. I have 2 of these heaters that work fine, but I bought them about 3 years ago. It seems like many RECENT reviews say their heater overheats the water - so it seems the production quality may have gone down since I bought mine. One of our 2 heaters runs a tad warmer than the other, but I just always positioned it so that only about 3/4 of the heater is below the water level.

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1 year ago

does this work in 20 gallon tanks?

1 year ago
As clearly stated in the product description, the heater is for tanks up to 2.5 gallons.

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1 year ago

Request - make something where the “bowl” can sit on top. I use a kombucha/Brewing belt around the outside. Keeps the water warm without threat of over heating, is glass safe and surface safe. Make something similar that is flat and goes under a bowl.

3 years ago

Is this safe to use for a 1/2-3/4 gallon fish bowl?

3 years ago
Yes, but keep mind it there is no off setting like a thermostat.

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3 years ago

Is this heater ok with a 1 gallon acrylic aquarium for betta fish, and what temperature does it get to?

3 years ago
It is perfect for 1 gallon beta. There is not set temperature it just heats the water by 2 degrees.

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3 years ago

How hot will the water get? My house is generally pretty cold and I need the water to be about 78°

3 years ago
This should work just fine for you then. As long as your tank is within the size limits of this heater.

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3 years ago

Is this heater compatible in a 3 gallon saltwater aquarium

3 years ago
It should be fine in any aquarium setting. I have mine in a five gallon Berta tank with live and fake rock and other materials.

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3 years ago

Hii I was wondering if it would work with my 5 gallon tank. It is usually at 70 degrees Fahrenheit and I wanted to heat it up a bit, so will the heater work for my tank?

3 years ago
Yes! This would work well with your aquarium.

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3 years ago

So w/ oil very expensive we leave our heat on 63 degrees if this heater only goes up 2 to 3 degrees in a 1 gallon tank, my fish is still going to freeze. I can not raise my heat for a beta fish at $3.40 gallon 8 to 10 degrees more! So any suggestions!

3 years ago
So a thought, a reptile undertank heating pad with a plastic bag on top. It would sufficiently warm the tank I think in addition to the in-tank water heater.

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3 years ago

Would this work for a 1.6 gallon tank?

3 years ago
Yes I believe it would

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Aqueon Mini Flat Heater, 5 Watts

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Possible Death Trap

BBax

Does not work. Broken

bcpro

Doesn’t work

Jmang

What's working at first for a couple of days

Rosé187

too cold

Mother Ann

Stop working easily

alyciar

Worked fine in a pinch

Meag_dial19

Works great for 1.5 gallon tank, not for 1 gallon

DeniecyBlessed

Questions

Will this "melt" a plastic tank?

does this work in 20 gallon tanks?

Request - make something where the “bowl” can sit on top. I use a kombucha/Brewing belt around the outside. Keeps the water warm without threat of over heating, is glass safe and surface safe. Make something similar that is flat and goes under a bowl.

Is this safe to use for a 1/2-3/4 gallon fish bowl?

Is this heater ok with a 1 gallon acrylic aquarium for betta fish, and what temperature does it get to?

How hot will the water get? My house is generally pretty cold and I need the water to be about 78°

Is this heater compatible in a 3 gallon saltwater aquarium

Hii I was wondering if it would work with my 5 gallon tank. It is usually at 70 degrees Fahrenheit and I wanted to heat it up a bit, so will the heater work for my tank?

So w/ oil very expensive we leave our heat on 63 degrees if this heater only goes up 2 to 3 degrees in a 1 gallon tank, my fish is still going to freeze. I can not raise my heat for a beta fish at $3.40 gallon 8 to 10 degrees more! So any suggestions!

Would this work for a 1.6 gallon tank?