EHEIM Jager Aquarium Thermostat Heater 150W

After my Marineland Stealth Aquarium water heater literally exploded in the tank due to a defect (never received recall notice issued back in April 2011), I purchased this as my second option primarily because my first option cost $90+ (for a titanium model with electronic chip). Fortunately, the aquarium tank glass did not crack and we didn't lose any fish due to the Marineland Stealth Aquarium water heater exploding.

This is one of the few remaining aquarium heaters on the market still made in Germany and not coming from elsewhere.

1. It works efficiently and accurately as it should, keeps the temperature within range constantly for worry free use.

2. Is elegant and beautiful.

3. Indicator light allows for a quick walk by scan for added worry free use.

4. Temperature control is easy to use and easy to read.

5. We have a second external thermometer on the opposite side of the tank and the temperature is always within range.

100% Highly recommend! do not skimp and buy cheap alternatives made in Taiwan or China, spend a few extra dollars for a "Made in Germany" EHEIM Jager Aquarium Heater.

*WARNING STAY AWAY FROM ANY MARINELAND PRODUCTS! ESPECIALLY THE MARINELAND STEALTH AQUARIUM HEATER!

I only bought Marineland Stealth heaters before this one, and am glad I tried it. The Jager is more conspicuous than the Stealth, but I believe it is made to a higher quality. One of my Stealths broke, and another was recalled, so I decided to move on. The Jager is my favorite so far. I would have tried the Fluval heater with the microprocessor, but it was considerably more expensive. Overall, the Eheim looks good, has an orange indicator light that lets you know its on, is fully submersible, and can be calibrated if it becomes inaccurate. The suction cups stick rather well and the suction cup holder is actually pretty nice. Also something that led to get this one is that it heats more water per watt than other heaters, which saves power (the 150W will heat 75gal where I believe you would need 200W of another heater). Recommend and would buy again

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**UPDATE 1-14-12: Faulty thermostat and bad customer service!

Okay so I originally thought this heater was great right? (Original review in Nov 2011) I used this product for several weeks after my initial review until I saw that my Fluval G filter was telling me that my water was getting too hot (84-ish degrees). I tested what the filter registered by using two other thermometers and they all read the same (so I knew it wasn't a thermometer issue). What could be happening? I then realized that I've always seen the orange indicator light of the Jager on, never off. Sooo, it just keeps heating even after reaching set temp. I tried the calibration. Did not help. Then I put 110F water in a bucket, put in the Jager and plugged it in. The orange light still came on! Amazon warranty was expired by this point, but Eheim offers a 3-yr warranty on the heater.

I contacted Eheim North America by email/comment on their site. They apparently have no phone number so you have to write them, which blows. Okay so I got a quick reply (the next day!) which I was happy about that just said to email them my proof of purchase and a shipping address so I did that the same day. This was on Dec 23 2011 and I have yet to hear back. I have since contacted them again weeks ago to see what the problem was and still no answer. A 3-yr warranty on the Jager is great, but if no one answers you it might as well be a 3 second warranty!!

TIP: Other people seem to love this heater but I have had a 100% failure rate (1/1). **MAKE SURE YOU CHECK THAT THE THERMOSTAT WORKS ON THIS WITHIN 30 DAYS SO YOU CAN TAKE ADVANTAGE OF AMAZON'S WARRANTY! You do not want to try to talk to Eheim Tech Support!

I cannot find their phone number, has anyone found it?

I'm still willing to give Eheim a shot, and will actually probably order another one of these. I'll also try contacting them again. Also, I will update again if I ever get a reply, otherwise, as much as this heater looks good, heats well, and has awesome temp dial and calibration, the thermostat is too important of a part for me to give this anything more than a 1 star rating. I hope you all have better luck.

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I bought this heater about 6 months ago, and it does what it's supposed to do... Keeps a constant temperature in my tank, and it doesn't stick out like a sore thumb. It's easy to set because the dial actually has numbers on it 80, 78, 76, etc, as opposed to just High and Low.

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dependable aquarium heater is a must. this heater has been definitely been keeping my fish warm for sometime now. i have a 60 gallon reef tank the species cant be any happier.

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So far so good.....

Typical Eheim (except the Ehiem Everyday Fish Feeder) quality.

It has been running continually for some months now.

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