{"product_id":"pulaco-50-watt-aquarium-heater","title":"PULACO 50 Watt Aquarium Heater, 50 Watt, small, for 1-10 gallon tank","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 50 watt aquarium heater from PULACO suits glass or acrylic fish tanks from 1 to 10 gallons, and its quartz glass element measures 9.9 x 2 x 2 cm. An external controller carries the LED screen and the temperature setting, which runs from 68 °F to 93 °F. The heater is a submersible unit that sits fully under water and works alongside a water pump.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe external controller and how the heater cycles\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe temperature is displayed and adjusted on an external controller, so the 68 °F to 93 °F setting is handled away from the element itself. The heater holds the temperature you set: it stops heating once the water reaches that point and starts again when the water falls 2-3 °F below it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn LED screen on the controller shows the heater's state. A red light means the heater is heating, and a blue light means heating has finished and the temperature is being held constant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePL-168 50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTarget audience\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003efish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem dimensions (L x W x H)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.9 x 2 x 2 cm (3.9 x 0.8 x 0.8 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDoes this heater fit your tank?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck the water volume of the tank first. The heater is made for glass or acrylic tanks holding between 1 and 10 gallons, and it is not intended for tanks under 1 gallon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo conditions come with the unit. It has to be fully submerged while running, and it should not be operated or left plugged in when the tank is out of water. The manufacturer also recommends a water pump to keep the water moving during heating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuartz glass element, wattage and LED display\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe heating element is made of heat-resistant quartz glass and measures 3.9 x 0.8 x 0.8 in, so it takes up little room in a small tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt 50 watts, the heater is aimed at tanks in the 1 to 10 gallon range, which is where the manufacturer places it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe external controller shows the temperature and lets you change the setting between 68 °F and 93 °F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed and blue lights on the LED screen tell you whether the heater is currently heating or has reached the set temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe unit resumes heating when the water drops 2-3 °F below the preset temperature, so the set point stays where you left it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuestions about this 50 watt fish tank heater\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat size tank is the heater made for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt suits glass or acrylic tanks from 1 to 10 gallons, and the manufacturer does not list it for tanks below 1 gallon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I set and read the temperature?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe setting is made on the external controller, which shows the temperature on its LED screen, and the range runs from 68 °F to 93 °F.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat do the red and blue lights mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA red light on the LED screen means the heater is heating, and a blue light means heating has finished and the temperature is constant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes the heater stay fully under water?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, the heater has to be fully submerged, and it should not be operated or left plugged in when the tank holds no water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long is the heating element?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe element measures 9.9 x 2 x 2 cm, or 3.9 x 0.8 x 0.8 in.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PULACO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44478532157503,"sku":null,"price":36.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/2409\/1199\/files\/pulaco-aquarium-heater-50-watt.jpg?v=1794734061","url":"https:\/\/dogjointly.com\/products\/pulaco-50-watt-aquarium-heater","provider":"DogJointly","version":"1.0","type":"link"}