heating carboy

[baobeiiiii]

I've decided to get a PET carboy.

Can i just put a fish tank aquarium in it? I'd rather not have to buy a seperate bucket to use as a bath for it.

Any downsides other than having to make sure it is sterile? I've used google and can't even find a photo of anyone with this setup.

 

[Homercidal]

I wouldn't do it. I just wouldn't feel good about the sanitation. A water bath is so cheap and easy. Why would you want to make it more difficult?

 

[baobeiiiii]

Well these heaters are glass with a little plastic ontop, how hard can it be to sanitize it?

Would prefer not to have to buy a 2nd bucket just for a bath. Besides i went with PET carboy so i can see the fermentation happening, 2nd bucket bath might as well just use a bucket for the primary fermentation too.