JBL JBL ProTemp b20 Floor Heater

Product Description

JBL ProTemp b20-12 V Floor Heater for Freshwater Aquariums to Promote Plant Growth

• Substrate heater for optimal plant growth in aquariums: Natural, thermal water circulation that promotes root development and growth

• For aquariums from 100 to 250 liters (approx. 80 to 100 cm in length)

• Easy installation: Lay the 4.9 m heating cable in loops on the bottom glass of the aquarium and secure it with suction cups

• Biological filter: Nutrient seepage sources as found in nature—ideal nourishment for the plants

• No formation of putrefactive gases due to stagnant water

• Energy-efficient and safe: Silicone-sheathed heating cable with an energy-saving, electronic transformer operating at 12 V safety low voltage

• Package contents: 20 W ProTemp aquarium floor heating cable, incl. electronic transformer, 4.9 m heating cable, 2 x 2.0 m cold leads, 30 x suction cups

Technical Specifications

Coverage range:
100–250 L

Tank length range:
80–100 cm

Power (Watts):
20 W

Voltage:
230 V

Water Flow In nature, aquatic plants grow better when they have access to nutrient-rich seepage sources. The plants draw their nutrients from these sources. As the substrate heater gently warms the substrate, water rises to the surface, and the cold water—rich in dissolved nutrients and minerals—flows downward. This creates a thermal current that carries the plants’ nutrients directly to their roots.  Easy Installation When setting up an aquarium, lay the heating cable in even loops on the cleaned substrate. Secure the heating cable using the included suction cups (slot-type suction cups). Route the cold leads of the cable out of the aquarium and connect them to the transformer. You can easily identify the cold and hot leads by the black lines on the cable.  Safe Use To ensure safe use in the aquarium, the heating cable is silicone-coated and operates with an energy-efficient 20 W transformer running on 12 V safety low voltage. The transformer should be installed in a well-ventilated, splash-proof location. The floor heating gently warms the substrate but should definitely be supplemented with a controlled heater (JBL ProTemp s) for warm-water fish.