{"product_id":"bioscape-pro-electronic-heater","title":"Bioscape PRO Electronic Heater","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteady tank temperature, shown on its own display.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Bioscape PRO Electronic Heater is a submersible aquarium heater with electronic thermostat control and a dual LED display that shows both the current water temperature and the target you've set. It's sold in two wattages — 500 W for tanks up to 300 L, and 800 W for tanks up to 400 L — both holding 17–34°C to within ±0.1°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual digital display\u003c\/strong\u003e — shows current water temperature and the target you've set, so you can check it's working without a separate thermometer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e±0.1°C accuracy across 17–34°C\u003c\/strong\u003e — electronic control holds a tighter band than an old mechanical dial thermostat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReinforced quartz glass construction\u003c\/strong\u003e — a shield protects the quartz tube from knocks without needing a full separate guard cage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIPX8 waterproof rating\u003c\/strong\u003e — rated for full submersion, matching how the heater is designed to run.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOver-temperature cut-off at 35°C\u003c\/strong\u003e — shuts down automatically if the water exceeds the safe band, instead of continuing to add heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-water sensor\u003c\/strong\u003e — powers down if the water level drops too low to keep the heating element submerged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower-off memory\u003c\/strong\u003e — remembers your target temperature setting after a power interruption, rather than resetting to default.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e500 W\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e800 W\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRated tank volume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 300 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 400 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVoltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e240 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e240 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperature range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17–34°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17–34°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAccuracy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e±0.1°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e±0.1°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOver-temperature cut-off\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReinforced quartz glass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReinforced quartz glass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWaterproof rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIPX8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIPX8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHeater sizing guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBioscape publishes a rated tank volume for each wattage rather than a full watts-per-litre-per-degree curve. Both figures assume typical indoor conditions — a colder room, an unheated area, or a bigger gap between room and target temperature will all need more wattage headroom than the rated ceiling suggests for a given tank size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWattage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRated up to\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypical use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard indoor tropical setups where the room doesn't get particularly cold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e800 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarger tanks, or tanks in cooler rooms and garages where more headroom helps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit my tank?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatch the wattage to your tank's litres, not just its footprint — a heavily stocked or draughty setup can need more wattage than a bare litre count suggests. If your tank sits right at 300 L, the 800 W unit gives more headroom than running the 500 W at its rated ceiling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for freshwater and saltwater aquariums — Bioscape markets this heater for use in either. Not suitable for use out of water, or as your only point of temperature monitoring; pair it with a separate tank thermometer to cross-check the reading, as with any heater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnplug before doing water changes if the heater will be exposed above the waterline even briefly, and let it cool before handling after it's been running.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRuns on 240 V, suiting Australian mains supply. Reinforced quartz glass construction with a protective shield, IPX8 waterproof rating, over-temperature cut-off at 35°C, a low-water sensor, and power-off memory. Always keep it fully submerged during operation, as stated on the unit itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovered by Bioscape's 2-year warranty, in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Ships by standard parcel post.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tank thermometer to independently verify the display reading, and Bioscape Premium Carbon Pouches if you're removing medication residue after a treatment course — carbon should be pulled before dosing and can go back in once the heater's held a steady temperature for a few days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhich wattage do I need for my tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatch litres to the rated ceiling — 500 W for up to 300 L, 800 W for up to 400 L — and size up if the room the tank sits in runs cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat happens if the heater is accidentally left out of the water?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe built-in low-water sensor is designed to power the unit down rather than let it run dry, per Bioscape's published safety features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use this in a saltwater tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — Bioscape markets it for both freshwater and saltwater aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes it need a separate controller?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Thermostat control is built into the unit via the electronic display — no external controller is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow accurate is the temperature reading?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e±0.1°C across the 17–34°C operating range, per Bioscape's published spec.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bioscape","offers":[{"title":"500 w","offer_id":55249200840995,"sku":null,"price":82.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"800 w","offer_id":55249200873763,"sku":"BIS551","price":112.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/BIS550_2.jpg?v=1772087835","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/bioscape-pro-electronic-heater","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}