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[Lissahunni]

Hi there I have baby chicks inside my house there in 75 gallon aquarium I am wondering what's the best watts of heat. I have a 100 on one side an 75 on the other side... Too much?

 

[Jeanw]

Welcome! I would refer to this link: https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/aquarium-brooder.725144/post-9978113

Also, you may use the search function for more articles about aquarium brooders. All the best to you and your babies!

 

[featheredplanets]

In my opinion, yes. The 1 100w is more than enough for a 4 sided glass tank. Adding a 75w will land you with cooked chicks.

 

[Lissahunni]

In my opinion, yes. The 1 100w is more than enough for a 4 sided glass tank. Adding a 75w will land you with cooked chicks.

Thank you. I took off the 75 watt put the 100 watt at one end so they can get away from it too. I hope that's ok.

 

[featheredplanets]

Thank you. I took off the 75 watt put the 100 watt at one end so they can get away from it too. I hope that's ok.

That should be fine for now. Though you may want to replace the 100w with the 75w when they’re 2 weeks. Just observe their behaviour. If they’re walking around the tank, panting and sprawling in the cold areas, they’re too hot. If they’re huddled under the lamp, too cold.