Heat Pro 50W

Description

Heat Pro 50W — Thermostat-controlled heater for 45 to 60 cm tropical aquariums

The 45 and 60 cm tank is the most common first aquarium, and a correctly sized heater is what keeps its tropical fish out of the cold through an Australian winter night. Heat Pro 50W (SKU: HP050) is the 50 W heater in the Absolute Heat Pro range, a submersible aquarium heater with thermostat control. It heats until the water reaches the set temperature and then cycles off, switching back on as the water cools, so the temperature stays steady day and night. Fifty watts gives a small to medium tank enough heating capacity to hold a tropical range without the larger temperature swings that an oversized heater can cause in a modest volume.

Using the common guide of about 1 W per litre in a room kept reasonably warm, the 50 W suits aquariums of roughly 40 to 55 L, such as a standard 60 cm tank or a well-filled 45 cm. Rooms that drop well below 20 °C in winter call for more wattage per litre, and the 100 W (HP100) is the next step up. Mount the heater near the filter outlet or in another area with good water movement, at an angle if the tank is shallow, and keep it clear of substrate so heat is not trapped against the glass. The heater should only run fully submerged to its marked water line. During water changes, switch it off at the wall before the level drops and wait for it to cool before handling. A separate thermometer is the way to confirm the temperature the fish are actually living in.

Usage & Application

When to Use

• 60 cm tropical tanks: Aquariums of about 40 to 55 L.
• Starter community setups: Tetras, guppies, platies and corydoras.
• Planted tanks: Holding a stable temperature for plants and fish.
• Breeding and grow-out tanks: Steady warmth for fry and juveniles.

Installation & Setup Guide

• Let it settle: Allow the heater to sit in the water for about 30 minutes before plugging in.
• Use the flow: Position near the filter return for even heat distribution.
• Keep it submerged: Never run it with the water below its marked level.
• Verify the reading: Check the result with a separate thermometer after a day.

Product Specifications & Highlights

Key Features

• 50 W heating: Matched to small and medium tanks.
• Automatic cycling: Thermostat holds the water at the set temperature.
• Fully submersible: Mounts inside the aquarium.
• Steady through the night: Reacts as room temperature falls.
• Range of sizes: Step up or down within the Heat Pro line.

Product Details

• Brand: Absolute (Australia)
• SKU: HP050
• Barcode (GTIN/EAN): 9334141005909
• Product Type: Heating & Cooling > Submersible Aquarium Heater
• Power: 50 W
• Suggested Aquarium Size: About 40–55 L (guide of about 1 W per litre)
• Placement: In water flow, submerged to the marked level
• Other Sizes: 25 W (HP025), 100 W (HP100), 200 W (HP200), 300 W (HP300)
• Target Environment: Tropical freshwater and marine aquariums