[ruston]

Hey, everyone!
The water in my pump keeps re-crystalizing, causing my pump to seize. This is due to the water becoming cold. I have an oil-filled heater in my float room, but I'm hesitant to leave it on all of the time. I've thought of either filling a hot water bottle several times a day (not practical) or setting one of those amphibian heaters (looks like a rock. plugs into any 110 outlet. It's meant to be left on constantly, that's why I thought of it.)near the pump. I'm curious about your feedback.
Also, I wanted to suggest that tank owners place an aquarium pump in their tank when not in use, to keep the water circulating. Because, even in the best insulated tanks the water has a tendency to be cooler the farther away from the heater. The pump I bought was $20 or 25. I let it get fully submerged so I don't have to mess with tubes or anything.
thanks,
ruston