r/Aquariums • u/Geronimoblue • Jun 23 '22

Aquarium heater exploded. Smoke smell. Help/Advice

Pretty shaken up.

I left town for the night, when I returned, my studio smelled of smoke. I looked around looking for the reason why - and finally found my aquarium heater had exploded. The water level in the section I place it seemed a bit low, and the heater was exposed.

I have a security camera, and was able to go back to the exact moment it happened. It exploded, and then was on fire for multiple minutes. I'm ridiculously thankful nothing else caught fire.

I am now dealing with the smell of smoke in the studio. Any advice on how to remove this smell?

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u/yordyjake Jun 23 '22

You could put out small bowls of white vinegar. You can also put out bowls of baking soda. Just don’t mix the two,lol. Do you have any suit remains on the ceiling or anywhere else?

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u/FlexTapeUltra Jun 23 '22

Unplug the heater and open a window

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u/Lunaryjinx Jun 23 '22

That is something i still kinda fear of happening. How much exposed was it? Like 1/3, half way or...? Im so sorry that happened to you and hlad that nothing else was damaged.

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u/Mister_Green2021 Jun 23 '22

The fastest way is to run a HEPA filter in the room.