Comments/feedback about using cable heater for substrate?

[khtee]

anyone try using cable heater for substrate? how to use it? what to lookout for?

[illumnae]

i think not many people here use cable heaters, especially since Singapore is so hot already Tom Barr has also been very vocal about emphasizing that cable heaters serve no real purpose (he has an alternative theory that plant roots circulate oxygen more than cable heaters do).

Given that many people here are experiencing great results without them, you may want to consider starting up your tank without it

[jacian]

I used it before and did not experience any difference with and without it.

[benetay]

Same here, no difference, actually there are quite a few things that are not applicable so don't just go out there & start spending away.

Cheers!

[khtee]

thanks for the info. I heard using heater cable for substrate will have a clearer water. Not sure thot.

[blue33]

thanks for the info. I heard using heater cable for substrate will have a clearer water. Not sure thot.

For clearer water get a UV or better filter system, that would help. Heater cable is waste of money.

[Jervis]

If you decided to go for it... remember to feature it in a tank thread I've yet to lay my hands on it.

[benny]

I'm have a substrate heater in my 5 ft setup. Not sure if it really do any good to the water circulation in the substrate. The convection current is suppose to help prevent the substrate from going anerobic.

Cheers,

[uklau]

thanks for the info. I heard using heater cable for substrate will have a clearer water. Not sure thot.

Growing lots of healthy plants in your tank will guarantee a clear water for sure .