Dophin · Glass
AH-1006 Glass Heater
- Heater
- 25–500 W
- Tank size
- up to 500 L
A tropical tank where you want a cheap heater with a visible scale.
7 models
Boyu · Glass
Boyu DR Digital Heater
A newer glass heater with a small LED readout of the water temperature built into the tube, plus dry-run and overheat protection. Six sizes from 50 to 300 W.
Updated
50–300 W6 models
Will it suit my tank?
litres
Best for
Everyday tropical tanks where you want to see the temperature without a separate thermometer.
Worth knowing
Glass heaters sit inside the tank, so plan a spot with good flow and hide it behind hardscape.
What stands out
- Built-in LED temperature display
- Shatter-resistant glass tube
- Dry-run and overheat cut-out
- 50 to 300 W
Models and specs
| Model | Heater | Length |
|---|---|---|
| DR-50 | 50 W | 301 mm |
| DR-100 | 100 W | 301 mm |
| DR-150 | 150 W | 301 mm |
| DR-200 | 200 W | 361 mm |
| DR-250 | 250 W | 361 mm |
| DR-300 | 300 W | 361 mm |
- Brand
- Boyu
- Voltage
- AC 230/115 V, 50/60 Hz
- Diameter
- 38 mm
Figures from the maker's published specifications. Makers revise products, so check the current figures before buying. Photos supplied by the brand or its distributor.
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- Tank size
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- Tank size
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about the Boyu DR Digital Heater, drawn from its specs.
What wattage is the Boyu DR Digital Heater?
50 to 300 W across the range. As a rule of thumb that covers roughly 33–300 L in a normally heated room, at about 1 W per litre.
Who is the Boyu DR Digital Heater best for?
Everyday tropical tanks where you want to see the temperature without a separate thermometer.
Is there anything to watch out for with the Boyu DR Digital Heater?
Glass heaters sit inside the tank, so plan a spot with good flow and hide it behind hardscape.
What are the alternatives to the Boyu DR Digital Heater?
Other heaters worth comparing: Dophin AH-1006 Glass Heater, Dophin AH-1008 Glass Heater, Eheim ThermoControl. Add any of them to the compare table to see the specs side by side.