StoneCreek
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This may be off the wall, but I was wondering if anyone has used an aquarium heater to keep their must warm, or at a specific temp, while fermenting? The reason I ask is because I just started my very first batch of wine today and after Christmas bills and the just over $200 I have already invested in the equipment kit and needed chems, I'd rather additional $ go toward other necessities, like more carboys . We usually keep the house in the mid 60s during the winter months. I know that this temp is well withing the range of the yeast I'm using (EC-1118), according to the Lalvin website, but others have stated in other post that low to mid 70s is more optimal. We have numerous fish tanks in the house and I noticed we have at least one aquarium heater not being used. They are completely submersible and has a controllable temp setting.
Also, as a side note, would an aquarium bubbler be beneficial to oxygenating the must to promote better fermentation?
Also, as a side note, would an aquarium bubbler be beneficial to oxygenating the must to promote better fermentation?