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Does anyone have any experience using submersible heaters from Innovative Heat Concepts LLC? I believe they're located in Miami, FL. Here's the link: http://www.heatingyourpond.com/submersible-heaters.html#. Like most FL croc keepers, I use well water to fill my ponds. I have a concrete pond and my enclosure has it's own sprinkler zone. With that said, I am able to fill the pond with well water in timed intervals. I've had good success with this method over the years, but would like to create and maintain a more stable temperature of 72-75 degrees fahrenheit during the months of Jan and Feb. Filling my pond with well water usually keeps the temp somewhere between 68-70 degrees. I sent an e-mail to the company in question and awaiting a response. Of course, their heaters will only be able to heat small ponds and mine is around 1,795 gallons. Thanks for any feedback.

Chris

Hi Chris,

Given the cost of those heaters and the ensuing electric bill for running them you really should consider a small wood burning pool heater. I hate to sound like a salesman for this product but all these other options are more expensive and less reliable than these heaters.

The pool heater will last longer as well.
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CDieter
'Reason, observation, and experience; the holy trinity of science.'

My main issue is heating the pond while I'm away on business. That's why I've been more interested in looking for the previously mentioned heater.