Mist King Question

[Texas Panther Man]

I am going to be purchsing a mist king system in the next few wks. I was wondering if anyone had tried using an undertank heater on the reservoir bucket to warm the water. I think that may be a cheaper way to go than buying the hydor in line heater i see others talk about. What if any concerns should i have? Anyone tried this?

 

[GoFast]

I picked up a fishtank heater this weekend for 10 bucks. It heats my water in the reservoir to 80-81 the way I have set now.

 

[Psi]

My concern would be Algae growth eventually in the bucket.

 

[GoFast]

My concern would be Algae growth eventually in the bucket.

That is why you use distilled water and CLEAN the "bucket" every now and then. It's amazing what 5 minutes and a little elbow grease can accomplish.

Edit: Also, since my reservoir is completely covered, there is NO light that comes through. This also helps minimize algae.

 

[Texas Panther Man]

The only reason i dont want to go with a fish heater is the possiblilty of it getting exposed to air and breaking. I feel much safer with the heater on the bottom of the bucket. Thanks, Anyone tried this method out there?

 

[Marty]

The only reason i dont want to go with a fish heater is the possiblilty of it getting exposed to air and breaking. I feel much safer with the heater on the bottom of the bucket. Thanks, Anyone tried this method out there?

You could install the bulkhead about 2 inches from the bottom, this way when all the water drains, the heater will still be under water. Just an idea