I’ve added a Finnex Max-300 Heater Controller to my 75 Planted Aquarium after a new heater malfunctioned. The additional peace of mind is worth every penny of the $30 investment. Considering we put significant amounts of money into our aquariums, what’s another $30 to protect our fish, shrimp and plants? So far, I’ve had this heater controller for 2 weeks and it is functioning flawlessly. I am very happy with my purchase and will be adding this as standard equipment to future aquariums.
NOTE: Manufacturer claims this is NOT COMPATIBLE WITH AQUEON PRO HEATERS
In the Video I incorrectly stated I paid $35 for this item. After checking my order info on Amazon, it was $30, which makes it even a better investment.
To purchase, check it out on Amazon.com:
http://www.amazon.com/Finnex-Max-300-Digital-Aquarium-Controller/dp/B007480AP6
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Correct, UNLESS my heater malfunctioned too. You just need to set the heater temp higher than the Heater Controller temp. I could lower it to 78 or 79, but you get the idea.
The Manufacturer claims it is not compatible with Aqueon Pro heaters. Not sure I understand why that is.
Thanks. I would recommend this for any aquarium. All the heaters seem to be so cheaply made these days.
Nice tank bro great job.:)
Yes, I’ve never had a heater stick before. For the price you can’t go wrong. I feel much better knowing my fish are safe.
That is correct. Hygrophila Polysperma ‘sunset’.
Nice little gadget. happen to be in minnesota?
PS. What is that plant near the heater? Is that Hygrophlia polysperma AKA Tropic Sunset?
Excellent review on the Finnex Max-300. It is definitely something I will purchase for that added piece of mind. Probably a stupid question, but will it work with any heater?
Hi, I am shopping for a heater controller and your review helped me. I’m two years late for your post but this item currently looks like it is still one of the better ones out there. How is the accuracy per degree, some say its off 2 degrees? I have saltwater and want less fluctuation as possible in the water temp. Thanks for the video 🙂
This is a 75 gallon. Thanks for watching.
I guess my next question would be where did you get it. I cant find it anywhere, last I checked it was not being sold in the states.
I just ordered one along with the finnex titanium heater. I’m so sick of check heaters I have no piece of mind unless I check the temp several times a day in my reef. I’m really looking forward to having that! Great vid thanks
Great review and explanation.
Don’t buy finnex the controllers suck!
Thanks. Its turning into an over grown jungle.
Man I really wish I didn’t see this video now I have to get one lol. Great Vid you hit the nail on the head when you spoke about the the amount of money we invest in the tanks. Makes since to have that added protect.
I own the Fluval e series 100 watts i have it set 80 and the Finnex MAX-300 set at 78 the red heating light on the controller does not come on should i turn it up to 79 on the controller ??
Great review. I have been looking into these. For any DIY-types out there not afraid to play with a bit of electricity you can make one of these yourself. Just google, stc-1000
Tank is still looking great by the way.
Beastmodeeee damn i want one for security reasons also
I just started up my own channel, and I was thinking of this video. I just posted my first video where I built a DIY version of this for about the same price– but it is more customizable and I put a fuse in mine that way if the heater does malfunction, it won’t burn out the microcomputer. Anyhow I’ve been a fan of your channel for awhile. Would love it if you could watch my video and give me any feedback. Thanks!
nice tank I love it how big is the tank
That heater controller looks an interesting gadget. I’ve never seen one of those before.
Thanks
Great explanation. You need to have them pay you money for that… lol That is a great idea, I need one of these. So if the controller malfunctioned it wouldn’t go higher than 80 degrees?
Wow just got one works great. Thankyou
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Absolute garbage controllers AND heaters. Yes, they are cheap, but are you willing to be cheap on a heater which very well might cause the complete destruction of your tank? Reef Central, Nano-reef, Reef Frontiers, Planted-Tank….etc etc etc have numerous reviews by people who had their tanks destroyed. The information is out there and being cheap with one of their heaters might very well cost you more money in the long run.
I don’t see well a 2:14, but is it an electric plug that you can plug your heater in? A bit like a power cord?
Do you know if this heater works with the hydor ETH inline heaters?
Good idea. Never heard of these before. I’ll be adding these to my tanks…
Indeed!