Aquarium Heater Calculator
Calculate the wattage of heater needed based on your tank size and temperature differential.
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The general rule is 3-5 watts per gallon depending on how much you need to raise the temperature above room temp. For tanks over 75 gallons, use two smaller heaters on opposite ends for even heating and safety redundancy. If one fails, the other prevents a temperature crash.