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Substrate Heater - Root Therm low-wattage
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Aquatic plants will display healthy growth if they are provided with "warm roots" - similar to the conditions they enjoy in their natural environment. A temperature differential between the substrate and the water induces water circulation, which prevents the formation of stagnant areas and the build up of undesirable by-products within the substrate.
Regular aquarium heating i.e. thermostat controlled water heaters, will keep the water above the substrate at a stable temperature however the temperature of the substrate and the plants roots will always be below the water temperature. Substrate heating is therefore the logical solution for maintaining a positive temperature differential, enabling optimum plant growth and vitality.

Complete aquarium heating (water and substrate) is best achieved by combining a standard aquarium heater-thermostat (see ViaAqua heater available below) for the water with the Root Therm, a low voltage and affordable substrate heating system.

The warmth provided by the Root Therm results in gentle water circulation, thus allowing optimum root growth and providing a sound basis for a successfully planted aquarium.

THIS IS A BRAND NEW ITEM FOR RED SEA'S 2005 LINE. WE ARE THE FIRST TO OFFER IT IN THE U.S.

Built by Red Sea, manufacturers of Dupla products!


This is a complete system! No other parts are required to make this unit work! You'll want to start with a bare bottom tank (no substrate) and place suction cup cable holders (comes with
6 to 10 suction cups) to bottom of tank, route all of your cables similar to that of your electric oven coils. Now, add your substrate, plug the supplied AC Adaptor into the heating cable ends and plug it into the wall.


Root Therm 160 Root Substrate Heater-ideal for aquariums 50 gallons and under. Cable Length is 10 feet long. 20 Watts.


Root Therm 400 Root Substrate Heater-ideal for 100 gallon aquariums. (Use 2 systems for 200 gallons, and so on. and under. Cable Length is 16.4 feet long. 40 Watts.

Root Therm 160 Root Substrate


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only $49.99 


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Root Therm 400 Root Substrate Heater- SORRY OUT OF STOCK MAY BE DISCONTINUED INDEF


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only $59.99 


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