Equipment Review and Discussion :: Penn Plax Guardian heater

[Skids]

Is this heater any good? i was shocked at how cheap it was. I am trying to buy quality products at good prices just wondering if this was a solid heater?

[steve]

I know a few are using their basking platform and filters, not sure about heaters. I'd guess they are OK, but fortunately, good heaters aren't that expensive.

[marisa]

Don't do it. Years ago (they're still making the Guardian?) I bought two of them at a Petco on sale. The original price was something like $35 each and they were on clearance for something like $7.50 each. One worked briefly then stopped. The other one still works (I'm assuming---it's been in a box for a while now), but when it goes on, there's a wierd clicking sound. I did like the holders for them, though.

Just curious, how cheap are they selling them for?

I'd get an Ebo-Jager if I were you.

[Skids]

Like 18 each. I was thinking jager but also stealth and hydor sound like good products

[marisa]

I have a Hydor. It worked well for a while, but the thermostat became stuck and now when I plug it in, it goes on and stays on (no regulating the temp). I use it with another heater to heat the water after a water change.