powerheads and axolotls?

[roobot5000]

Hey all.

I'm moving my axie into a 20 gal. long tank and am thinking about using a powerhead rather than a hang on filter.
Has anyone had success with this?
If so, what is a good set up.

 

[SludgeMunkey]

A use of the forum search function will provide you with the answers you need. Use "powerhead" as the key word.

 

[roobot5000]

internal filter heat production?

so i've scrapped the powerhead idea. seems like there would be too much of a current.
i've decided on purchasing an internal filter, but had a question and didn't see it addressed directly in any other thread.

how much heat is produced by an internal filter?
primarily a fluval 1 or 2 vs. duetto 100?
anyone have experience or a degree range in which these filters might raise the temps?
given my axies current temp is around 62 degrees i would only feel comfortable with + 3 degrees, give or take.

any feedback is appreciated.

 

[Abrahm]

Well, that's actually a pretty complicated question. The answer is it depends upon the wattage of the filter in question, mainly. I don't have the wattage numbers off the top of my head anymore, but I believe that all of those are lower power consumption. I know that the Duetto 50 is around 2-5watts. In my experience a Duetto 50 raised water temps around 1-2 degrees F. I think that the Duetto 100 would be reasonably close to that, maybe closer to 2-3.

 

[roobot5000]

Well, that's actually a pretty complicated question. The answer is it depends upon the wattage of the filter in question, mainly. I don't have the wattage numbers off the top of my head anymore, but I believe that all of those are lower power consumption. I know that the Duetto 50 is around 2-5watts. In my experience a Duetto 50 raised water temps around 1-2 degrees F. I think that the Duetto 100 would be reasonably close to that, maybe closer to 2-3.

hey Abrahm, thanks for the response.
i was hoping the increase in temps would be under 3 degrees which sounds like that might be the case.
sidenote: the fluval 1 is 4 wts., fluval 2 is 4.5 wts and the duetto 100 is 4wts.

i've tried doing google searches/search older threads here to see if there is a breakdown of wattage and raised water temps to no avail.
i thought i would just try and ask folks if they had any experience from current/previous use of these types of filters and if so what the increase in temps could possibly be.

thanks again.