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Orlushy Submersible Adjustable Aquarium Heater
Orlushy · budget

Orlushy Submersible Adjustable Aquarium Heater

76 / 100B4.4★ (4,915 reviews)

$14.23

The budget best-seller — cheap, ubiquitous and fine in a stable room, but pair it with a separate thermometer and watch the dial.

Pros

  • Fully submersible
  • Adjustable temperature dial
  • Easy to position
  • Includes a stick-on thermometer

Cons

  • Inaccurate dial that drifts from the set point
  • No auto shut-off
  • Glass can crack

Score breakdown

Temperature Accuracy
68
Reliability & Safety
75
Build & Installation
87
Owner Satisfaction
65
Value
86

What owners say

sentiment 62/100 · 1,140 owner mentions

Buyers praise heater quality and value for money. Mixed feedback on reliability and temperature control. Some flag durability.

Praised forheater qualityqualityvalue for money
Mixed onreliabilitytemperature controlaccuracy
Some flagdurability

Specifications

Wattage100W (25-300W options)
MaterialGlass
Temperature Range68-89F
SubmersibleYes

Alternatives

Eheim Jager 100W Aquarium Thermostat Heater

$33.99 · 79 / 100B+

Accurate to within a degree, recalibratable, and with the longest reliability record in the hobby — the default freshwater pick.

hygger Pinpoint 200W Titanium Heater with Controller

$53.99 · 81 / 100B+

A titanium element paired with an external digital controller — precise, shatterproof, and the most features per dollar here.

Aqueon Pro 100W Submersible Heater

$62.95 · 76 / 100B

A shatterproof, near-indestructible submersible heater with auto shut-off — reliable, if a touch less precise than the Eheim.

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