Jbl protemp e500 external heater

• In-line heater integrated into the hose of the external aquarium filter, removing the need for a heater INSIDE an Aquarium
• Easy installation: cut through the hose from the external filter that feeds the water back into the aquarium, insert the external heater in between, insert the plug and set the water temperature you want
• The integration in the filter circuit ensures a very even distribution of the water temperature with an accuracy of +/- 0.5 °C and a switching interval of 1.0 °C in the aquarium
• LED display of current and desired temperature. Interchangeable, screw-on (3/4'') hose connections for 12/16, 16/22 and 19/25 mm incl. hose securing. Total length 30.5 cm
• Package contents: 1 in-line heater 500 W for aquariums from 160-600 l (100-150 cm) with hose connections for 12/16, 16/22 and 19/25 mm and cleaning brush

Most aquarium fish come from tropical waters and require water temperatures between 22 and 30 °C. In community aquariums with fish/invertebrates from different regions, a water temperature of 24-26 °C has been found to be effective. 30 °C is only suitable for some fish breeding (e.g. discus fish). Many shrimp species come from cooler waters and cannot tolerate temperatures of 25-30°C.

The water temperature should be set with an "adjustable heater" which regulates the temperature automatically. For this purpose, there are rod-shaped heaters which are fixed in the aquarium (JBL ProTemp s) in various wattages and external heaters/in-line heaters which are integrated in the water-returning hose of an external filter (JBL ProTemp e) in two wattages. The advantage of external heaters is that they do not need to be placed INSIDE the aquarium and the distribution of heat in the aquarium is more even. Additionally, the digital display of the external heater always clearly shows the current water temperature. The external heaters can also be operated with a separate water pump.

Undergravel heating should NOT be used to regulate the water temperature. An undergravel heating cable helps to improve water flow through the substrate of the aquarium, as the heated water at the heating cable rises and colder water flows into the areas between the heating cables. This helps to flush nutrients to the plant roots and promote optimal plant growth. Undergravel heating cables must always be supplemented by a "main heater" (JBL ProTemp s or e).