Reddit reviews Aqueon Submersible Aquarium Heater
We found 3 Reddit comments about Aqueon Submersible Aquarium Heater. Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.
Precise temperature setting to 1-degree F (68-88 degrees F)Recommended for aquariums up to 100-GallonsShatter-resistant construction, fully submersibleLED light turns on when aquarium water is being heated; Automatic safety shut off and overheat protectionLifetime Limited Warranty
As far as equipment goes, get an AquaClear 20 (or 30) filter, an Aqueon (or other reliable brand, I've used Hydor with good luck) ADJUSTABLE heater. A thermometer. The lights you get depends on what you plan on doing with your tank. You're also going to need a water testing kit, a dechlorinator (most people will recommend Seachem Prime).
Is this going to be your first aquarium?
This is what you need for a testing kit. I'm currently cycling a 10g because I made the same mistake as you did, (it's almost done!) and it's been a lifesaver. Remember, you need to start taking steps to do a fish-in cycle in the 10g to keep your boy healthy. Daily water changes, daily testing, etc. Look on the betta care sheet stickied post at the top of this sub. There should be a really helpful link for both fish-in cycling and fishless cycling.
As for a light, here is a good list of tank hoods with lights. Sorry I can't give you a specific one, but I don't know the dimensions of your tank, so you'll have to figure that one out on your own. A good filter for a 35g is this one, and a good heater for a 35g is this one.
Bettas do fine with a variety of fish. I have my guy with 3 Cory catfish, and they're great. He doesn't bother them really and they don't bother him, but he was a little angry with them for the first hour or so. He got over it, though. They're also great algae cleaners.
They also do okay with some types of tetras. This is a pretty good list, although pleco fish will get HUGE. Like, nearly 2 feet in length, so be careful.
And with the constipation thing, all you have to do to make sure that doesn't happen again is fast him for one day a week and maybe feed him a little bit less than you're currently doing.
Okay, so that should pretty much cover it. Good luck, hope this helps.
I'm a Hydor girl myself; got their 300W in-line heater to go with my Hydor 350 canister filter; perfect temperature regulation and added bonus that it's outside of the tank!
Pretty much every submersible heater review I've seen on Amazon included multiple stories about water getting in and frying someone's fish. Hydor was no exception.
That said, Amazon reviewers gave the highest reviews (I included number of reviews in my assessment) to the Aquatop Quartz Glass Submersible Heater and the Aqueon Submersible Aquarium Heater. I'd go with the 150W (up to 40g) for both.
I'd personally go for the Aqueon here because I like the dial better. Hope this helps. Good luck!