Equipment Review and Discussion :: different rena smartheater question

[rsour24]

has anyone used the rena smartheater as the intake? i saw that u can do it. it says it frees up space in the tank and what not. but if u do done u stillneed to plug it in? sp it rly isnt free-ing up much space? and does the filter perform just aswell with it on?

[rsour24]

also is the heater fully submersible

[steve]

Is this the one you have?

http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.j ... Id=2752392

[rsour24]

i dont have one. im just asking about them since i just got a rena xp3

[steve]

A bit pricey, but is interesting.

http://www.aquariumguys.com/rena-smartheater-300.html

- In-line capable
- Fully submersible for standalone use

[n00bEmpty]

Looks like a cool concept but it acts like a prefilter too and it could be a pain cleaning out.