20 Best External Aquarium Heaters [2024]

Are you looking for the best external aquarium heaters? Based on expert reviews, we ranked them. We've listed our top-ranked picks, including the top-selling external aquarium heaters.

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1 DaToo Aquarium External Heater in-Line Fish Tank External Heater 300W for Canister Filter DaToo Aquarium External Heater in-Line Fish Tank External Heater 300W for Canister Filter
2 Hydor ETH 200 In-Line External Aquarium Heater, 200w, 1/2' hose Hydor ETH 200 In-Line External Aquarium Heater, 200w, 1/2" hose
3 hygger Aquarium Heater,75W/150W/300W Submersible Fish Tank Water Heater Double Quartz... hygger Aquarium Heater,75W/150W/300W Submersible Fish Tank Water Heater Double Quartz...
4 CORISRX 150w/300w/500w in-Line External Heater Aquarium Heater - 150/300/500 WATT 1/2',5/8' (Applied... CORISRX 150w/300w/500w in-Line External Heater Aquarium Heater - 150/300/500 WATT 1/2",5/8"...
5 150w/300w/500w in-Line External Heater Aquarium Heater - 150/300/500 WATT 1/2'-5/8' (300 Watt... 150w/300w/500w in-Line External Heater Aquarium Heater - 150/300/500 WATT 1/2"-5/8" (300 Watt...
6 hygger 50W Mini Inline Quartz Glass Aquarium Heater with External Controller, Adjustable Submersible... hygger 50W Mini Inline Quartz Glass Aquarium Heater with External Controller, Adjustable...
7 FREESEA Aquarium Fish Tank Heater: 75 Watt Mini Submersible Water Heater with Digital Temperature... FREESEA Aquarium Fish Tank Heater: 75 Watt Mini Submersible Water Heater with Digital Temperature...
8 YukiHalu USB Powered Submersible Aquarium Heater, 10W/5V/2A Adapter, Mini Fish Tank Heater 10W with... YukiHalu USB Powered Submersible Aquarium Heater, 10W/5V/2A Adapter, Mini Fish Tank Heater 10W...
9 ISTA I-H616 500W Inline External Heater ISTA I-H616 500W Inline External Heater
10 HiTauing Aquarium Heater, 50W/100W/200W/300W/500W Submersible Fish Tank Heater with Over-Temperature... HiTauing Aquarium Heater, 50W/100W/200W/300W/500W Submersible Fish Tank Heater with...
11 MUCH 500W Titanium Aquarium Heater, Submersible Auto Thermostat Heater for 70-80 Gallon Fish Tank,... MUCH 500W Titanium Aquarium Heater, Submersible Auto Thermostat Heater for 70-80 Gallon Fish...
12 YukiHalu Small Submersible Aquarium Heater, Mini Fish Tank Heater 25W 50W 100W 200W with Built-in... YukiHalu Small Submersible Aquarium Heater, Mini Fish Tank Heater 25W 50W 100W 200W with Built-in...
13 hygger 50W Mini Submersible Digital Display Aquarium Heater for Small Fish Tank, Compact and Fast... hygger 50W Mini Submersible Digital Display Aquarium Heater for Small Fish Tank, Compact and Fast...
14 PULACO 25W Mini Aquarium Heater with External Controller & LED Temperature Display, Adjustable... PULACO 25W Mini Aquarium Heater with External Controller & LED Temperature Display, Adjustable...
15 CORISRX 150w/300w/500w in-Line External Heater Aquarium Heater - 150/300/500 WATT 1/2',5/8' (Applied... CORISRX 150w/300w/500w in-Line External Heater Aquarium Heater - 150/300/500 WATT 1/2",5/8"...
16 hygger 500W Titanium Aquarium Heater for Salt Water and Fresh Water, Digital Submersible Heater with... hygger 500W Titanium Aquarium Heater for Salt Water and Fresh Water, Digital Submersible Heater...
17 YOFOTHS Aquarium Heater 10W/25W/50W/100W/200W, Small Fish Tank Heater with Built-in Thermometer,... YOFOTHS Aquarium Heater 10W/25W/50W/100W/200W, Small Fish Tank Heater with Built-in Thermometer,...
18 UPLY 500W Aquarium Heater Submersible 500 Watt Titanium Fish Tank Heater with External Temperature... UPLY 500W Aquarium Heater Submersible 500 Watt Titanium Fish Tank Heater with External...
19 AQQA Submersible Aquarium Heater,100W/200W/300W/500W/800W Fish Tank Heater,External Temperature... AQQA Submersible Aquarium Heater,100W/200W/300W/500W/800W Fish Tank Heater,External Temperature...
20 hygger 500W Aquarium Heater for Fresh-Water Salt-Water, with External Digital Display Thermostat... hygger 500W Aquarium Heater for Fresh-Water Salt-Water, with External Digital Display Thermostat...
Bestseller No. 1
DaToo Aquarium External Heater in-Line Fish Tank External Heater 300W for Canister Filter
  • Perfect Aquarium External Heater For Your Needs: For every hobbyist or professional fish breeder with a canister filter, a perfect external heater is...
  • Leading Temperature Control System: For the health of fish, a precise and constant temperature is very important. DaToo Heater's temperature control...
  • Safe Over-Heat Protection: DaToo Aquarium External Heater has two temperature sensors, one at the heater inlet and the other at the outlet. This makes...
  • Replaceable Inlet And Outlet: For different Canister Filter needs, we have prepared three different sizes of inlet and outlet heads in the box, 1/2"...
  • Sturdy & Durable & One Year Warranty: Heating tube is made of German imported glass-ceramic, which is explosion-proof, shatterproof and very durable....
Bestseller No. 2
Hydor ETH 200 In-Line External Aquarium Heater, 200w, 1/2" hose
  • Suitable for marine and tropical aquariums
  • Easy to use
  • High precision electronic temperature control
  • For external use
  • 1/2 inch hose
Bestseller No. 3
hygger Aquarium Heater,75W/150W/300W Submersible Fish Tank Water Heater Double Quartz...
  • 🐟RAPID HEATING: Faster warming by seconds, the heater material is explosion-proof quartz glass, and nickel-chromium heating wire materials has...
  • 🐟FREQUENCY ENERGY-SAVING: Auto reduces power when approaching the set tempe, by heated at 10% to 30% power, fully utilizes thermal energy inertia...
  • 🐟INTELLIGENT THERMOSTAT: Over-temperature protection prevents "cooking fish". When the water temp exceeds about 95 °F, flashing 95 number code,...
  • 🐟ANTI-DRY PROTECTION: Intelligent temp sensing, when the heater is exposed to air, display ER fault code and the heater will shut off...
  • 🐟STRONG SAFETY PERFORMANCE: Build-in intelligent LED digital temperature display. Built-in three temperature probe, real-time monitoring of water...
Bestseller No. 4
CORISRX 150w/300w/500w in-Line External Heater Aquarium Heater - 150/300/500 WATT 1/2",5/8" (Applied...
  • Power: 150W, Applied sizes: 5/8"(16/22mm), 1/2"(12/16mm), can be applied to both sizes
  • The in-line external heater is designed for vertical use in most aquarium applications involving water hose of the specified diameter.
  • The most common application is for use with canister filter, however the External Heater is easily adapted for use in almost any situation where...
  • The External Heater is completely safe and UL Listed.
  • There is no danger of damage if the External Heater is left running dry for short periods as the ISTA External Heater will switch itself off in that...
Bestseller No. 5
150w/300w/500w in-Line External Heater Aquarium Heater - 150/300/500 WATT 1/2"-5/8" (300 Watt...
  • The ISTA in-line external heater is designed for vertical use in most aquarium applications involving water hose of the specified diameter.
  • The ISTA External Heater must be used in a vertical manner for correct operation. The most common application is for use with canister filter, however...
  • The ISTA External Heater is easily installed by cutting the tubing and connecting the two parts of the tube to each side of the ISTA External...
  • The ISTA External Heater is completely safe and UL Listed.
  • There is no danger of damage if the ISTA External Heater is left running dry for short periods as the ISTA External Heater will switch itself off in...
SaleBestseller No. 6
hygger 50W Mini Inline Quartz Glass Aquarium Heater with External Controller, Adjustable Submersible...
  • 🐠 【For Fish Tank 5-15 gallon】50W aquarium heater, voltage AC110-120V 60HZ, power cord is 4.6ft. Heater rod length is 5 inch, mini compact...
  • 🐠【Automatic Stop & Restart】Effectively maintain the tank water in the constant temp you set, stop heating when water temp reaches to the set...
  • 🐠【With Built-in Thermometer】you can set the the temp from 68℉ to 90℉,temp exactness is within 2 degrees in fahrenheit. There is a built-in...
  • 🐠【Durable Quartz Glass】this aquarium heater tube is heat-resistant quartz glass made, excellent in explosion-proof, can be used in fresh water...
  • 🐠【Fully Submersible】this fish tank heater is waterproof, must be fully submerged in water when working, place it horizontally or vertically...
Bestseller No. 7
FREESEA Aquarium Fish Tank Heater: 75 Watt Mini Submersible Water Heater with Digital Temperature...
  • FREESEA Aquarium Heater: 75w betta fish heater, voltage: 110~120V, is suitable for use in 5-15 gal betta fish turtle tanks and aquariums. The power...
  • Double Safety Protection: When the top part of the turtle tank heater is out of water it will auto shut off. When the actual water temperature is...
  • External Controller: The betta fish heater is adjusted by an external controller, which you can mount on the outside edge of the tank. It’s...
  • LED Temperature Display: Digital led temperature display shows the real-time temperature and error code on the screen. When the mini aquarium heater...
  • 12-month Warranty: We are committed to providing high quality products and better service with a 12-month warranty. If you have any questions about...
SaleBestseller No. 8
YukiHalu USB Powered Submersible Aquarium Heater, 10W/5V/2A Adapter, Mini Fish Tank Heater 10W with...
  • 【Super Mini Size, 10Watt, below 1 Gallon】YukiHalu 10W aquarium heater is designed for the mini fish tanks less than 1 gallon. Compact design, take...
  • 【Automatic Constant Temperature with 1℉ Accuracy】Thanks to advanced Intelligent Frequency Conversion Technology, the water temperature can be...
  • 【Overheating Protection & DC 5V USB supply】The power will be cut off and stop heating automatically if the heater overheating. Protect your fish....
  • 【External Temperature Controller, Never Wet Your Hands】Use an external controller to set the temperature instead of immersing your hands in water...
  • 【Built-in Thermometer, Power-off Memory Function】Dual built-in temperature sensor, the water temperature will be displayed on the external...
Bestseller No. 9
ISTA I-H616 500W Inline External Heater
  • Power: 500W
  • 2 temperature sensors, two sensors to exam the temperatures of water (Inlet and outlet)
  • Thermal spraying glass, faster heating process
  • External design, easy to install and does not occupy space in the Tank
  • Displayed in Celsius
Bestseller No. 10
HiTauing Aquarium Heater, 50W/100W/200W/300W/500W Submersible Fish Tank Heater with Over-Temperature...
  • 🐠【Rapid Heating and Two Temperature Control System】50W aquarium heater is sutable for 5-10 gallon fish tank and made of the most stable...
  • 🐠【Intelligent Water Sensor and Over Temperature Protection】This fish tank heater has a unique intelligent temperature and water sensor system,...
  • 🐠【Explosion-proof Quartz Glass Aquarium Heater】The small aquarium heater is made of explosion-proof quartz glass material and a...
  • 🐠【Accurate External Digital Display Controller】The external IC temp controller of this aquarium water heater can show the water temp with 2 red...
  • 🐠【Wide Range of Use】This 50 watt adjustable aquarium heater is suitable for many occasions. The fish market is a common place for us. It can...
SaleBestseller No. 11
MUCH 500W Titanium Aquarium Heater, Submersible Auto Thermostat Heater for 70-80 Gallon Fish Tank,...
  • 🐟Accurate Temperature Control:An intelligent IC chip controls the heater temperature, making the temperature difference within ±1℃/±2ºF;...
  • 🐟Safe & Reliable:Made of Durable Titanium alloy Tube-Our seawater resistant titanium aquarium heater is good for use both in salt water and fresh...
  • 🐟External Temperature Controller: The touch-button controller adjusts the temperature without getting your hands wet. It’s easy to control the...
  • 🐟Easy Installation:500W submersible heater is suitable for 60 to 150 gallons aquariums; Vertical or horizontal installation and ensure the device...
  • 🐟Wide Compatibility: The fish tank aquarium heater has CE, FCC and ROHS certification and the plug has a UL certification; Applicable for...
Bestseller No. 12
YukiHalu Small Submersible Aquarium Heater, Mini Fish Tank Heater 25W 50W 100W 200W with Built-in...
  • 【Super Mini Size, 25Watt for 1-5 Gallons】 YukiHalu 25W aquarium heater is designed for 1-5 gallons mini fish tank. Compact design, take less space...
  • 【Automatic Constant Temperature with 1℉Accuracy】Thanks to advanced Intelligent Frequency Conversion Technology, the water temperature can be...
  • 【Overheating Protection, Out of Water Protection】The power will be cut off and stop heating automatically if the heater out of water or...
  • 【External Temperature Controller, Never Wet Your Hands】Use an external controller to set the temperature instead of immersing your hands in water...
  • 【Built-in Thermometer, Power-off Memory Function】Dual built-in temperature sensor, the water temperature will be displayed on the external...
SaleBestseller No. 13
hygger 50W Mini Submersible Digital Display Aquarium Heater for Small Fish Tank, Compact and Fast...
  • 🐠【Compact Small Heater】110-120V/60HZ oval shape design little aquarium heater, fast heating for small fish tank. 50W tank heater is for...
  • 🐠【External Controller】easy to set the temp on the controller, only show farenheit temp, you can set the temp range from 63℉ to 94℉, temp...
  • 🐠【Digital Display】with led display on the midle of the heater front side, when the fish tank heater is heating, there indicator light above the...
  • 🐠【Reliable Thermostat】this an automatic aquarium thermostat, after finishing the temp setting, you can be confidence on that it will maintain...
  • 🐠【Shut off When Out of Water】please note that this a fully submersible aquarium heater for fresh water and saltwater tank, when the top part of...
SaleBestseller No. 14
PULACO 25W Mini Aquarium Heater with External Controller & LED Temperature Display, Adjustable...
  • ★【Quartz glass heater】: The heating device is made of heat-resistant quartz glass, explosion-proof and strong thermal conductivity. It can be...
  • ★【Easy to operate】: This heater is different from traditional heaters. It is designed with an external controller for temperature display and...
  • ★【Intelligent temperature control】: The heater effectively maintains the temperature you preset before, and stops heating when the water...
  • ★【Note】: Do not operate or leave product plugged in when your water tank is out of water, heater should be fully submerged into water. It is...
  • ★【SATISFACTION GUARANTEED】Our Aquarium Heater is built with durability in mind and safety for every design. In the remote possibility that...
Bestseller No. 15
CORISRX 150w/300w/500w in-Line External Heater Aquarium Heater - 150/300/500 WATT 1/2",5/8" (Applied...
  • Power: 300W, Applied sizes: 5/8"(16/22mm), 1/2"(12/16mm), can be applied to both sizes
  • The in-line external heater is designed for vertical use in most aquarium applications involving water hose of the specified diameter.
  • he most common application is for use with canister filter, however the External Heater is easily adapted for use in almost any situation where heated...
  • The External Heater is completely safe and UL Listed.
  • There is no danger of damage if the External Heater is left running dry for short periods as the ISTA External Heater will switch itself off in that...
Bestseller No. 16
hygger 500W Titanium Aquarium Heater for Salt Water and Fresh Water, Digital Submersible Heater with...
  • 🐠【For Fish Tank 60-120 Gallon】voltage 110-120V, power 500W, heater rod length 12.3inch. The heater and controller power cords are the same...
  • 🐠【Fully Automatic Control】very easy and reliable to use. After well installing the aquarium heater and the thermometer, you just need to set...
  • 🐠【Durable Titanium Tube】this seawater resistant titanium aquarium heater is good for use in salt water and fresh water, service life can be 3...
  • 🐠【Digital LED Display】the IC temp controller can show the water temp and set temp at the same time, and there is a indicator light to show the...
  • 🐠【Wide Temperature Range】With the thermostat controller you can set the temp from 32℉to 104℉, control precision is 1℉, please set the...
SaleBestseller No. 17
YOFOTHS Aquarium Heater 10W/25W/50W/100W/200W, Small Fish Tank Heater with Built-in Thermometer,...
  • 🐟【50Watts Small Fish Tank Heater】 This Aquarium Heater is suitable for 5-10 gallons tanks, Mini size can well fit your mini tanks. Voltage...
  • 🐟【Precise and Constant Temperature】An intelligent IC chip controls the heater’s temperature. The temperature accuracy is 1℉. The fish...
  • 🐟【External Temperature Controller】Adjust the temperature from 64℉ to 93℉, This submersible heater is adjusted by an external controller,...
  • 🐟【Prevent for Over Heating and Out of Water Protection】 The heater will cut off power and stop heating automatically when the fish tank heater...
  • 🐟【Notice】During its heating time, heater must be 100% immersed into the water. Please unplug the power supply when cleaning the fish tank or...
Bestseller No. 18
UPLY 500W Aquarium Heater Submersible 500 Watt Titanium Fish Tank Heater with External Temperature...
  • UPLY 500W Titanium Aquarium Heater -- A habitat with a comfortable temperature is essential for fish. It can bring life and vitality to fish and help...
  • Powerful Heating System -- Upgrade nickel-chromium alloy heating wire, which greatly improves the heating performance of UPLY 500W Heater and provides...
  • Sensitive And Adjustable Temperature Control -- The top of the heater has a High-sensitivity temperature sensing probe, which can capture minute...
  • Indestructible Titanium Shell -- Unlike traditional glass heaters, UPLY 500W Fish Tank Heater uses titanium as the shell material. This makes the UPLY...
  • Dual Security Protection -- For UPLY, how to better protect the safety of pet fish has always been our focus. UP[LY aquarium heater uses a Dual...
SaleBestseller No. 19
AQQA Submersible Aquarium Heater,100W/200W/300W/500W/800W Fish Tank Heater,External Temperature...
  • 🔥【Explosion-proof Quartz Glass Aquarium Heater Durable and Safer】The heater made of explosion-proof quartz glass material and a...
  • 🔥【Temperatures Ranges 59℉ to 93℉,Automatic Heating】The heating rod built-in thermometer,When the water temperature is lower than the set...
  • 🔥【LED External Controller with Indicator Light】The controller is not waterproof, please keep away from water,LED digital display screen shows...
  • 🔥【Memory Function,Dry Burning-resistant Protection】Controller with memory function,If power is shut off,the heater will keep the temperature...
  • 🔥【Controller Can Be Installed with Adjustable Hooks】A hook can be installed on the back of the controller to hang on the fish tank. The...
Bestseller No. 20
hygger 500W Aquarium Heater for Fresh-Water Salt-Water, with External Digital Display Thermostat...
  • 【Quickly Heat Up】Voltage 110-120V/60HZ, power 500W, US three-pin plug, heater rod length 10.5 inch. Fast heating up aquarium heater, it takes...
  • 【Auto on and off 】Reliable submersible aquarium heater. It will stop heating when the water temp reaches to the set temp, please note that the...
  • 【Fully Submerged】The heater tube and the separate sensitive thermometer must be completely submerged under water all the time. Please unplug it...
  • 【Led Display Controller】Only show Fahrenheit degrees. To set the temp, just press the button over and over until the screen displaying the temp...
  • 【For Long Time Use】Very durable and explosion-proof aquarium heater, can be used for saltwater and freshwater aquariums, service life can be 3...

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FAQ:

Q: What are the most reliable aquarium heaters?

A: Hang-on-tank aquarium heaters. Also known as “hang-on” heaters,these units hang off the back of the tank,partially submerged in the water. Submersible aquarium heaters. Submersible aquarium heaters are generally tube-shaped and can be fully submerged in the water. … Substrate aquarium heaters. … Filter aquarium heaters. …

Q: What is the highest rated aquarium heater?

A: Aqueon Pro Series Heater. Aqueon is all about fish. … Hydor Heater Theo Ul. With 35 years of experience,Hydor is a brand that evokes trust and safety. … Aquatop Glass Aquarium Heater. … Aqueon Mini Heater 10w. … Fluval Submersible Heater. …

Q: How to choose the right aquarium heater?

A: In larger tanks,or in situations where the room temperature is significantly below the desired water temperature,two heaters may be required. … It is best to use multiple units with hang-on and submersible heaters. … The heater tube length is important because heat rises. … Check for heat sources and fluctuations in room temperature around the aquarium. …

Q: Are heaters a must for any freshwater aquarium?

A: Your aquarium is home to cold-blooded creatures who rely on the temperature of the water to sustain their body temperature. This means that you must provide heat for your aquarium and maintain it at the right temperature for your fish.