[iceyrose]

Hey guys so I have a 2.5 gallon tank and after I changed the water today I noticed my tank heater has condinsation in the glass area possable?? Is this an issue or is this heater still safe? I'm going to be picking up a differnt heater soon in a few days maby untill then is the heater ok here's a pic?????

 

[kfish]

I don't see any picture, but that doesn't sound good. It's NOT EVER good for water to get into the heater. It means it is not water/air-tight anymore. If it genuinely has condensation inside, I'd unplug it and remove it as soon as possible to avoid current through the water. If you live in a cold area, wrap towels around the tank and put light on it to keep it warm or get a new heater asap.

Another thing... make sure you unplug your heater 10 minutes before you do water changes, as the seals can be weakened/damaged if the heater is running or hot when it becomes unsubmerged.

EDIT: I see a picture in your album now... It looks like condensation, but since I'm not seeing it in person, I can't be sure.

 

[iceyrose]

Thanks for ur input*! I had to start another thread this thread wasnt appearing as well as the newer thread so I couldn't put a pic in earlyer in this thread. I put a pic in the other thread I started. Yeah for shur going to pick a differnt heater up hopefully soon.

 

[iceyrose]

Aww u had a Mr fish rip too* rip betta buddys hope ur other guys live a long healthy & happy life

 

[kfish]

Aww u had a Mr fish rip too* rip betta buddys hope ur other guys live a long healthy & happy life

Thank you! Mr. Fish was a sweetheart.

 

[iceyrose]

So I picked up a marineland visi- therm 25 watt heater today...also neacco has ick.....any exsperiance with the evil parisite?

 

[iceyrose]

I started his ick meds this morning & allso picked up some aquarium salt

 

[tpocicat]

The only input I have, don't stop the ick meds too soon. Stick with the instructions in order to get rid of those evil parasites. Best of luck

 

[iceyrose]

Thanks for the input