I have had cichlids for 20 years.
Aqueon pro 250 watt heater.
Thusfar the aqueon pro is the most consistantly longest lasting.
Aqueon submersible aquarium heaters are designed for fresh and saltwater aquariums.
They have electronic thermostats for accurate temperature settings and safety.
Aqueon pro aquarium heaters are built to deliver consistent heat.
Review a heater wattage and aquarium size comparison chart to ensure the appropriate heater is installed.
Each unit is fully submersible shatter resistant and equipped with an electronic thermostat that provides accurate and reliable heating.
Additionally there is an adjustable heat settings ranging from 68 88 an led which illuminates when actively heating.
Aqueon pro is very expensive but it s higher odds of lasting longer is why it is now the only brand i buy i ve bought many of these 50w 100w 200w.
Each unit is made with a durable thermal plastic shatterproof housing and equipped with an electronic thermostat.
Led power indicator light turns red when unit is heating and green when set at the selected temperature.
The heater had literally cooked my fish.
They were healthy and active prior to this horrible.
The thermostat has an auto shut off safety feature when the top of the heater tilts below the bottom of the heater it will shut off.
Heater was split the length of the shaft.
Water was extremely warm.
Aqueon offers an assortment of heaters that provide the warmth essential to tropical fish s survival and overall wellbeing.
It was extremely upsetting.
The aqueon pro heaters are built with a durable non corrosive shell for strength and even heat distribution.
Also i think the harder exterior of this aqueon pro is worth it over the normal glass of regular aqueon because you dont need to handle the aqueon pro as gently all the time when storing it etc.
Heaters are built with different wattages so it is imperative choose a heater that best fits the aquarium size.
Last week upon returning home saw all my cichlids were dead.