Elite Submersible Preset Heater Mini

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Product Features

• 25-watt submersible aquarium heater
• Equipped with high impact glass which helps to prevent breakage
• On/Off Pilot Light indicator
• Suitable for aquariums up to 5.5 gallons; CSA approved
• Limited lifetime warranty

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2 x 5 x 9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00106X8QG
• Item model number: A748
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (60 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #367 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies)
  • #1 in Pet Supplies > Fish & Aquatic Pets > Aquarium Heaters

Product Description

Size: 25-Watt

The Elite Submersible Pre-Set Aquarium Heater offers accurate and reliable aquarium temperature. It was built with a temperature range of 68 to 86 degrees Fahrenheit. The ceramic heater core allows for even and efficient heat distribution and its waterproof seal prevents humidity from entering the heater. The Elite Submersible Pre-Set Aquarium Heater is suitable for fresh or saltwater aquariums and will help to keep your fish in a comfortable environment.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

77 of 77 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars FINALLY -- a mini heater that actually WORKS!, October 5, 2010

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V. Hartman "Just Another Mom" (The Great Midwest) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Elite Submersible Preset Heater Mini, 25-Watt (Misc.)

My betta lives in a 1.5-gallon tank, which is a difficult size for which to find a reliable heater. I've been trying for the past eight months or so to find one that (a) would keep the water warm enough for the fish but (b) wouldn't boil the fish alive.

In my quest, I've tried two Marineland heaters. Neither one worked the way it was supposed to, and yes -- I DID follow the instructions, to the letter. These are the ones I tried:

1. The Marineland Shatterproof 10-Watt Mini Heater (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00176DUEY/ref=oss_product) for tanks up to 3 gallons. This one barely kept the water at 74 degrees (even though it's supposedly factory preset for 78) and it only worked for a couple weeks. It quit, and I was back to wrapping a human's heating pad around the tank while I searched for a replacement.

2. The Shatterproof Mini Heater 10watt (http://www.amazon.com/MarineLand-SHATTERPROOF-MINI-HEATER-10WATT/dp/B0037PJMMC/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1286290350&sr=8-4), also for tanks up to 3 gallons. This one heated the water into the high 80s, even though it, too, was supposedly factory preset for 78. I don't know how much higher it would have gone, and I didn't dare leave it on overnight for fear I'd be facing a boiled fish in the morning. I yanked it out of the tank and went back to the heating pad.

Finally, I found the Elite Submersible Preset Mini Heater 25W - Elite A748. It's compact, it's unobtrusive, and it actually works as advertised. After a little fiddling with the adjustable control, my betta is now comfy and cozy at about 76 degrees. I don't have to worry about it boiling him overnight, and the tank stays warm even now that the nights are starting to get chilly and our house hovers at 69 degrees. I've only had it for a couple of weeks, but so far I'm very happy with it.

I'll try to remember to update this review after a few months, but for right now, my recommendation is to avoid Marineland products -- or at least, the ones with "factory presets." Maybe their adjustable ones are better, but my Marineland experience has left a bad taste in my mouth.

UPDATE: It is now Feb. 9, 2011, and the heater is still going strong, despite several power blinks and outages during a recent Midwest blizzard. My fish is happy. I am happy. Life is good.

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely PERFECT, January 18, 2009

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J. Liboon (California, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Elite Submersible Preset Heater Mini, 25-Watt (Misc.)

This little guy heats my 1 gallon tank to a toasty 80 degree's for my tropical female betta and shes THRIVING!!!! Lol. I'm planning to get a 2.5 gallon soon (piggy bank is slowly getting heavier), and i'm sure this little heater will do the job.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Does the trick, February 17, 2010

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Iowadad (Iowa City) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Elite Submersible Preset Heater Mini, 25-Watt (Misc.)

It was hard to find a heater small enough for my daughter's little 1 1/2 gallon tank that had an adjustable thermostat. We've had this one for a few weeks now and it seems to work perfectly.

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