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Description
Enter the Aqueon Aquatic Flat Heater - your fishy friends' new bestie. This heater may be flat, but it sure packs a punch when it comes to keeping water warm and cozy.
- - Efficiently warms water (because no one likes shivering)
- - Quick and easy installation (so you can get back to your Netflix binge ASAP)
- - Completely submersible (for those deep sea divers in your tank)
- - Suction cup mounts to bottom or side wall of tank (because even your fish like options)
- - Perfect for aquariums up to 10 gallons (big things come in small packages)
- - Comes in 15 watts (the perfect amount of heat, just like a cozy fire on a winter night)
Please note that the product information displayed is provided by manufacturers, suppliers and other third parties and is not independently verified by Petco.
This product can expose you to Vinyl Chloride, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Specifications
| SKU | 2462567 |
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| Primary Brand | Aqueon |
| Days to Ship | Ships Next Business Day |
| Personalized Item flag | No |
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| Length | 1.75 IN |
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| Height | 9.25 IN |
| Width | 4.75 IN |
Description
Enter the Aqueon Aquatic Flat Heater - your fishy friends' new bestie. This heater may be flat, but it sure packs a punch when it comes to keeping water warm and cozy.
- - Efficiently warms water (because no one likes shivering)
- - Quick and easy installation (so you can get back to your Netflix binge ASAP)
- - Completely submersible (for those deep sea divers in your tank)
- - Suction cup mounts to bottom or side wall of tank (because even your fish like options)
- - Perfect for aquariums up to 10 gallons (big things come in small packages)
- - Comes in 15 watts (the perfect amount of heat, just like a cozy fire on a winter night)
Please note that the product information displayed is provided by manufacturers, suppliers and other third parties and is not independently verified by Petco.
This product can expose you to Vinyl Chloride, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Specifications
| SKU | 2462567 |
|---|---|
| Primary Brand | Aqueon |
| Days to Ship | Ships Next Business Day |
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Customers are sharply divided on this aquarium heater. Many report it fails to maintain consistent temperatures, leaving water at room temperature around 68-72°F despite days of use, while others describe dangerous overheating spikes to 84-90°F. The 15W model struggles in tanks larger than 5-6 gallons and lacks temperature adjustment settings. However, some customers praise its compact, space-saving design and report stable 75-80°F performance in small 2.5-5 gallon tanks. Frequent failures, weak suction grip, and safety concerns dominate feedback, though a few find it viable for very small setups with close monitoring.
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The fish perked up.
Black Cat 0
8 years ago
once I added the heater to the tank the fish all perked up.
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Works good but keep an eye on it
Chris818
9 years ago
This is for sure made for large tanks. In smaller tanks the water can get VERY h...
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Stoped working
Bought it and stopped working like in a week. Ugh very disappointing
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Response from :
6 months ago
Aqueon Team
We are sorry to hear about any inconvenience or dissatisfaction caused. The Aquatic Flat Heater is designed to provide consistent warmth for small aquariums, typically between 4 and 10 gallons, and works by raising the water temperature slightly above ambient room conditions, but performance can vary depending on factors such as tank size, room temperature, placement, and water circulation. In some cases, insufficient water movement or cooler ambient conditions can impact how the heater performs over time. Your feedback is important to us and helps us continue improving our products. We would appreciate the opportunity to learn more about your setup and assist you further, so please reach out to our Consumer Care team at 1-888-255-4527 or connect with us through https://www.aqueon.com/pages/contact-us.
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Response from petco.com:
6 months ago
Customer Care
Hi, Mitch. We’re sorry your experience wasn’t what we hope for. If you’d like to address the quality issue directly, please contact us at petco.com/contact-us.
Just dont
If your getting this for a betta just dont bought it yesterday. Went to work and my fish was good got home from work and now hes dead
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Response from :
6 months ago
Aqueon Team
We are very sorry to hear about your experience and truly understand how upsetting it must have been to lose your fish. Situations like this are incredibly difficult, and we take concerns about the safety and performance of our products very seriously. The Aquatic Flat Heater is designed for small aquariums and typically raises water temperature only a few degrees above ambient room temperature, meaning overall performance can vary depending on room conditions, tank size, placement, and water circulation. In very small or sensitive setups like betta tanks, even slight temperature fluctuations or environmental changes can have a significant impact. This is not the experience we want for you or your aquatic pets, and your feedback is important to us. Our Consumer Care team would like to speak with you directly to better understand what happened and provide support, so please contact us at 1-888-255-4527 or reach out through https://www.aqueon.com/pages/contact-us.
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Response from petco.com:
7 months ago
Customer Care
Thanks for bringing this to our attention. The health and wellness of pets is always our top priority and a responsibility we take very seriously. Please reach out to us at petco.com/contact-us so we can assist you further.
Doesn’t Work
I just bought this and it doesn’t work. It’s brand new out if the box. There is no on switch. I plugged it in, even tried changing outlets. I already threw away the box and it’s annoying to try to reassemble in the box to return. Ugh 😩
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Response from petco.com:
9 months ago
Customer Care
We appreciate you sharing your experience with the Aqueon Aquatic Flat Heater 15W. We understand the importance of reliable equipment and clear functionality for every pet and pet parent. For further assistance, please reach out at petco.com/contact-us.
Response from :
9 months ago
Aqueon Team
Hello! We are sorry to hear about this confusing and strange experience, but we would love to assist and make things right for you! Please contact our customer care team at 1-888-255-4527 or at https://www.aqueon.com/about-us/contact-us. Thank you for your feedback!
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Works well & depending on temp req a timer can hel
It was working well for however long we've had it two years or more. I use it in a 2 gallon tank for my beta. Recently it doesn't bring the temperature up to 78° like it used to. We never kept it at 78°(at that temp it requires cleaning more often) so we use an Enbrighten plug and regulated it to about 12 hours a day with five different cycles turning it on and off maintaining it at 72°
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Response from petco.com:
9 months ago
Customer Care
It's great to hear that the Aqueon Aquatic Flat Heater has been working well for your beta's tank over the years. Using a timer to regulate the temperature is a smart idea to maintain optimal conditions. Thank you for sharing your feedback!
Doesn't work
Doesn't work. My 5 gallon tank is still cold and so is the heater.
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Response from :
9 months ago
Aqueon Team
Hi there! We apologize for any inconvenience you have experienced. It sounds like something may have gone wrong during setup and we would love to help you fix this. Please contact our customer care team at 1-888-255-4527 or at https://www.aqueon.com/about-us/contact-us.
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Response from petco.com:
9 months ago
Customer Care
That is not the experience we want for you. Please call www.petco.com/contact-us so we can help make it right.
Doesn’t Work ❌
I bought this yesterday feeling excited to set up my new fish’s tank only to find out that the device doesn’t work. I even waited a couple hours to see if it just needed time to activate. I then went ahead and just touched the heater to test it- to my surprise, it was cold to the touch. I’m very disappointed 😔
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Response from :
9 months ago
Aqueon Team
Hello Michelle! We are sorry to hear about any inconvenience with this unusual sounding experience. Please contact our team at 1-888-255-4527 so we can assist and get this set up for you.
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Doesn’t work
I bought this a few days ago and it will not turn on, not heating the fish tank at all.
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Response from :
9 months ago
Aqueon Team
Hi there! We are sorry this was your experience and would like to learn more, as this could be a issue with storage or shipment. Your feedback helps us improve. Please reach our Consumer Care team at 1-888-255-4527.
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Response from petco.com:
10 months ago
Customer Care
We apologize for your experience with our Aqueon Aquatic Flat Heater 15W. We understand the importance of providing reliable products that keep aquatic pets safe and comfortable. We never want our customers to be disappointed with a purchase. Please get in touch with us at petco.com/contact-us so we can help resolve this.
80°F - 85°F
Put this in my new tank a week ago. Ambient room temperature is 68°F. This keeps the water at 83°F. It's just to warm.
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Response from :
11 months ago
Aqueon Team
Hello! Thank you for sharing your feedback. We take concerns seriously and would love the opportunity to address them. Please contact us at 1-888-255-4527 with any questions or comments about this.
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Questions
1 - 10 of 27 Questions
Can I use more than 1 heater at the same time? I have a 20 gallon tank and am not finding a flat heater that is for 20 gallons.....
- Hi there! Yes, you can use more than 1 heater for your aquarium. If you need help figuring out the best combination for your tank feel free to give our team a call at 1-888-255-4527.
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How does it work? Does it use batteries? Thank you very much.
- Has a standard American 120volt plug.
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Can this stick to the outside of the tank and still heat the water inside slightly?
- no, it has to be immersed in the water to be effective.
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Does this have adjustable temperature control, or is it "fixed"
- Fixed - you cannot adjust temp at all. I use it in a tank that holds 5 gallons and it keeps temp at 78-79 degrees
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What temperature does this heat the water to? I'm looking for something that will effectively heat my 3.5 gallon tank to somewhere around, if not exactly, 78 degrees.
- 78
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I read many reviews about where to place heaters and most of them say don't put them at the bottom under the gravel or substrate. However, yours says it could be placed at the bottom. Can you place them at the bottom of the tank under the substrate?
- It is referring to the bottom below the outtake hose, between the substrate and hose. This is not designed for under substrates( grave). This is in a 5gallon . Thanks and have a Blessed Day.
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I recently bought this tank warmer for my fish. Do I need to take it out once my tank is warm or do I just keep it in there?
- Keep it in there to keep the temp regulated
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My turtle heater stopped working. Can I use this type of heater at the bottom of the tank until the new one arrives? I have one from an old betta tank.
- if used in a Turtle Tank; the heater must be submersed fully in water; heater cannot be used on land; rocks;
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What would the temperature be if I put this in a five gallon tank??
- I have it in a 3G betta tank, never checking the temp. Theoretically, the temp stays locked at 78 degrees. With 5G, It would take longer than my 3G. If the pull up difference is too large (super cold room), it would not be able to pull it up, needing a larger heater (of course). So far, it’s been great. My Nerite snail crawls on it, keeping it clean.
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I put the heater in my tank about 12 hours ago and it is still at room temperature (maybe just a little bit above it). Does it just take a long time to heat the tank? I have a 5.5 gallon tank. Or is there something wrong with it?
- I too have that same problem so I just called the company. They told me it could take 13 hours or longer to see a difference in water temp. That's ridiculous does not say that on Petco site or in paperwork now I have to go back to the store again tomorrow don't waste your money
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