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Aqueon Mini Flat Heater, 5 Watts
Description
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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
| Personalized Item flag | No |
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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
Despite having reservations about not being able to set and control the temperat...
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Need to use ac
Bee Lake
5 years ago
Basically, this could kill your fish if you don't use your ac to regulate it. In...
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Would not recommend
Danielle85
20 days ago
Would not recommend. I bought my betta 3 weeks ago and she died already. I bought this heater and wish I hadn’t of. It never worked. Idk if her cold water killed her or what. But I returned this junk for a different one and got another betta. Rip Rose. Wish I had listened to the reviews.
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Response from :
15 days ago
Aqueon Team
We are deeply sorry for the loss of Rose and for the distress this experience has caused you. Losing a pet is always heartbreaking, and we understand how upsetting it must be to wonder if equipment failure contributed to what happened. 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.
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Possible Death Trap
BBax
2 months ago
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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2 months 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.
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Does not work. Broken
bcpro
2 months ago
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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2 months ago
Aqueon Team
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.
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Doesn’t work
Jmang
4 months ago
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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4 months ago
Aqueon Team
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.
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What's working at first for a couple of days
Rosé187
4 months ago
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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4 months ago
Aqueon Team
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.
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too cold
Mother Ann
4 months ago
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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4 months ago
Aqueon Team
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.
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Stop working easily
alyciar
6 months ago
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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4 months ago
Aqueon Team
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.
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Worked fine in a pinch
Meag_dial19
6 months ago
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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Will this "melt" a plastic tank?
- 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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does this work in 20 gallon tanks?
- As clearly stated in the product description, the heater is for tanks up to 2.5 gallons.
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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?
- Yes, but keep mind it there is no off setting like a thermostat.
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Is this heater ok with a 1 gallon acrylic aquarium for betta fish, and what temperature does it get to?
- It is perfect for 1 gallon beta. There is not set temperature it just heats the water by 2 degrees.
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How hot will the water get? My house is generally pretty cold and I need the water to be about 78°
- 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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Is this heater compatible in a 3 gallon saltwater aquarium
- 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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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?
- Yes! This would work well with your aquarium.
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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!
- 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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Would this work for a 1.6 gallon tank?
- Yes I believe it would
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