dealing with the heat?

[Billy Bob]

Hello!

Never thought i would be asking what to do in my tank when there is a heatwave cause i live in the Dales in England.  However my tank temp is getting to high for comfort i am leaving the lid open but its not doing much any suggestions on what i could do? *celebratesmiley*

 

[Troy-N-Eli]

There are several different methods available to you for this problem, all of which work well, we can attest to that.  For the environment around the tank and the entire house for that matter, possibly, an air conditioner could prove most helpful.  Cool air surrounding the tank will help assure that the tank will stay cool also.

Along with the lids beng open, try a fan across the top of the tank, can help to "blow off steam" as it were.  Air circulation is also good for the tank itself.

Finally, if it's an emergency type thing and you need rapid cooling, try Ziploc bags, or any other bag that can be sealed in some manor, filled w/ ice.  This won't harm your fish as the cooling is gradual throughout the tank as a result of the circulation of the water.

In addition, you may want to check your heater, if there is one present.  If it malfunctions you may not know or you may blame it on the heat.  Albeit rare, it does happen from time to time and may be worth checking into.

Hope that did some good.

 

[luvfishies]

Another thought. Warmer water holds less O2 than cooler water. Add an airstone or 2.

 

[Billy Bob]

thank u very much ive added an airstone and have posistoned a fan on the surface
*celebratesmiley*

 

[Troy-N-Eli]

Thanks for the back up on that Luv...that one completely slipped my mind.

 

[tabby360]

when i experiance a heat wave i had my lights on less my fan on high and putting some ice in it

 

[ronrca]

I dont even bother dealing with heat in the summer. Of course that depends on how hot it gets. My tank in the summer gets up to 90F. No problems though at night I open the hood is it can cool off again.

 

[pdiddymoose]

Yeah, what they said.  I also feed less cause as the heat goes up so does toxic ammonia.  I also change H2O more freqently.  Don't know why.

good luck

peace out!

 

[eseow]

I think evaporative coolling is your best bet (fan on the tank). What exactly is the tank rising to? Iv'e had tanks at 90 deg with any fatalities for 2 weeks. One thing to keep an eye on is the temperature range the tank going up and down at. Too much temp swing from cool to warm can cause ICK outbreak, so if its running warm, cool it gradually. Is is recommended to turn up the aeration also. *thumbsupsmiley*