Hydor MINI HEATER Aquarium Heater 15W for Tanks 5-10 gal

by Hydor

Product Features

• Suitable for marine and tropical aquariums
• Extra small - easy to hide in mini tanks and bowls
• Super Safe - no damage if left running dry
• Submersible
• for 5 to 10 gallon tanks

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5 x 3 x 6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B001768RQK
• Item model number: T10501
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,545 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies)
  • #38 in Pet Supplies > Fish & Aquatic Pets > Aquarium Heaters

Product Description

Mini Aquarium Heater helps increase by a few degrees the water temperature of mini aquariums compared to the room temperature where they are positioned. Raises temperature approximately 5 degrees Fahrenheit in a 5 gallon tank and 4 degrees Fahrenheit in a 10 gallon tank

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A simple heater for a simple aquarium., June 24, 2011

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Alysa (SC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hydor MINI HEATER Aquarium Heater 15W for Tanks 5-10 gal (Misc.)

This was completely ideal for me. It raised the temperature of the tank (10 gal w/guppies and corys) about five degrees from air temp, so I would often just run it overnight and unplug it during the day, depending upon my needs. I would definitely buy this product again! My only regret is that it can be a rather bulky thing, and doesn't sit entirely flush against the aquarium wall, so it is a little tricky to place appropriately. You get what you pay for, and it does the job. - Note that this is the maximum size of tank recommended for this product! If you have any complicated needs, such as a larger tank, higher temperature, auto shut-off, range control, sensitive fish, ect. then this is not the product for you!

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Use with caution!, January 5, 2011

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FritoLay (Oregon USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hydor MINI HEATER Aquarium Heater 15W for Tanks 5-10 gal (Misc.)

After purchasing this heater I found out it has NO THERMOSTAT (local fish store misinformed me). If your room temperature varies, so will your aquarium temperature! Not good for most fish. The instructions say to unplug heater whenever room temp is 75 farenheit or above (how convenient). The packaging says: "No damage if left running dry", yet the instructions clearly state "Check that the heater never works dry..." Also, the packaging shows an illustration of a hand moving a hot heater into and out of the tank with the words "Super Safe", but be aware that the instructions warn to wait 5 minutes for heater to cool before handling, and always unplug before placing hand in water.

I gave this heater only two stars because I found the packaging and instructions contradictory, and because the lack of thermostat limits usefulness and could potentially cook your livestock.

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fruval Edge 6 gallon, January 13, 2011

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Daniel Andrews "WranglerDan" (Dallas, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hydor MINI HEATER Aquarium Heater 15W for Tanks 5-10 gal (Misc.)

Using this works best on the 6 gallon fruval edge. 77 degrees lights off and 80.2 with the lights on! No problems under the gravel so far! I had a tetra 10/30 that ran a little warm with the lights on @ 82 degrees so I tried this one. I paid $24 in a store.
Daniel