I have several Hydor THEO heaters. (I think I have 3 - 200W and 1 - 50W.) I bought these because they were the shortest length per watt, so easier to squeeze in somewhere in my
sump.
All of them I have turned down to the lowest temperature setting (67 F) to maintain around 80 F. (I only use one in my tank right now.) I was OK with this before because it was working, but now summer ending and slightly cooler weather I am trying not to use the AC and the house is slightly warmer. Result is I actually need to turn the heater back a degree or two as it is getting up to 82 now. But it is already set at min!
Anyway, I could throw one of these in in the winter when I need extra heating and it will be fine, but I need a better heater for summer use. I was looking at titanium heaters and found the
ViaAqua VA300T Titanium Heater What I like about this heater (and looks like most titanium heaters) is it has a remote unit to adjust the temperature setting. That way I could stick it in the bottom of my
sump where I dont have easy access to it and still be able to tweak the temp.
My other option would be to get a temperature controller. But the only reasonable priced one I found is the
Hydor HYDROSET Electronic Thermostat with temp dial ($55). Great another Hydor product...
Can anyone reccommend any heaters with remote adjustment? Or an affordable temp controller? (Affordable being no more than buying a couple new heaters.)
Thanks!
