not just zoo med.....

I have on my wall at the store a Hagen "heat wave" mat type heater,with a large hole in it,mounted on a 55 gallon aquarium,on the bottom,with the stupid little "feet"in place.

after about 7 months of use (never removed from tank)this heater went mad!shattered the bottom of the 55, the bedding then fell thru on to the wooden aquarium stand and all began smoldering,some fell behind the stand onto the floor and the carpet was actualy smoldering,when I came in.Luckly the snakes were small and went to the far end away from the fire,and the screen cover prevented fumes and smoke from killing them.

ALLWAYS use a themostat,dont use on wooden stands(even though designed for the aquarium)and pray hard.Of course the manufacturer says its not responcible,even though Ive carried the total product line for over 8 yrs,and have a "gold" dealer status,I didnt even get a so much as "sorry".

Im not intending this to sway your purchase,its just one mans experence,and no,I dont carry that product line anymore.

Noah

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