Pros & Cons
Pros
This fluval heater is fantastic! Working great so far. Got it on amazon for a good chunk less than the local pet stores as well.
Cons
After one year it is not working. Light is on but is not heating aquarium at all. Had to return the item. Would love a replacement but of course the return window is closed.
Highlights
Quality
Looks like a quality heater made in europe.
I found it tricky to get it in the compartment with the pump without something touching the tube (that causes a local hot spot)... Read More
Packaging/appearance
So far it's keeping the temperature very accurate, the only problem i've had is when amazon shipped it to me in one of their ba... Read More
I was very surprised that it wasn't busted when i got as it was lose in the bag out of it's ratail packaging.
Competitiveness
I bought this for a fluval flex 9 gal which is the recommended heater for it.
Great heater, fits perfectly in my fluval flex 32.
My last heater was really bad and i was told these fluvals weren't worth the money.
I spoke to fluval directly and they are 100% submersible.
Overview
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Helpful InsightsBETA
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
There is a lot of talk online if they are or arent
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I spoke to fluval directly and they are 100 submersible
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The line on heater is the minimum water level
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Meaning it cant go below that line but can go above it
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The settings are not accurate because i set it to 78 and my thermometer shows 76
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
My last heater was really bad and i was told these fluvals werent worth the money
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The temperature is a adjustable but i found it was not always accurate and it struggles to get over 80 degrees
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I did not want a heater made in china my main motivation for buying this one