Heater ,how many watts do i need.

[914joe]

I have a 6.6 gallon bookshelf aquarium ,should i get a 25 watt or 50 watt.

[megaredize]

25 watt will be fine for 6.6 gal

[aokashi]

25w you will want an adjustable one :) it's a nice versatile heater. I'm using mine to heat a 1/2 gallon at the monent.

[914joe]

Thanks for your help this is my first tank.

[kfryman]

If you ever plan on upgrading, 50 watt, but if you're not or you want to save some money a 25 watt will work fine. Just don't get the Tetra preset, I have two and they vary so much on temperature, I can't wait to replace it.

[914joe]

Wow isn't that to small to use a heater in.

[aokashi]

XD it holds the temperature surprisingly well :) the adjustable ones are wondrous.

[914joe]

The one i am interested in is a Ehiem jager 25 watt but i am unable to find it locally, only the 50 watt version is available locally ,so you are saying i can use the 50 watt version in the 6.6.

[aokashi]

you should be able to. but it's double the energy cost...

[914joe]

Okay thanks ,i will order the 25 watt one from Amazon it's the only place i can find the 25 watt ehiem jager.