My fish tank is too warm despite the heater being set below the required temperature due to the hot weather. Is there a way I can keep it cool? Would a fan blowing cool air over the tank help during hot weather spells?
2006-07-04 04:11:07 · 14 answers · asked by Pickles 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
First of all - DO NOT ADD ICE DIRECTLY TO THE TANK!
If your temperature gets any higher than 82, you can add ice into a baggie and float that for a little while. Try not to let it lower more than four degrees a day, as you're asking for shock and depressed immune response in the fish at that point. I, personally, take a couple of the snack-sized baggies and fill them with water and keep a bunch of them in my freezer.
You could try a fan. I know some people have had success with this.
Don't keep your aquarium light on, as it only adds to the heat. And if the temperature is getting that warm, you could try unplugging the heater, as it seems the water certainly doesn't need any help with that.
If the tank is in a sunny room, try keeping the windows and curtains/shades closed.
Good luck with your little guys!
2006-07-04 08:54:37 · answer #1 · answered by birdistasty 5 · 6⤊ 1⤋
The reason people use ice cubes rather then cold water is because it slowly adjusts the temp. It will not hurt your fish.
Lower the temp of the room and the fish tank will cool. Get a big fan or a window AC unit. It doesn't need to blowing on the tank, just in the room.
If your fish tank is in direct sunlight that may be your problem as well.
2006-07-04 05:38:00 · answer #2 · answered by Lynn 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a 29 gallon myself and i used to have this problem. I made sure that i opened the windows that the tank was in at night to let the cool in. Upon arising, i closed all the windows and blinds so that the room would stay somewhat cool through out the day. Also make sure that the tank isnt close the any windows that the blinds are open all day and there isnt direct sunlight. This can cause an overgrowth in algea and also extreme temperature changes that can be harmful to your fishies. I've never tried a fan blowing a fan on a tank, but you could sure try. Hope I've helped!
2006-07-04 04:18:40 · answer #3 · answered by erin_red2004 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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How can I cool my fish tank?
My fish tank is too warm despite the heater being set below the required temperature due to the hot weather. Is there a way I can keep it cool? Would a fan blowing cool air over the tank help during hot weather spells?
2015-08-14 09:13:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My suggestion would be to turn off all heaters and lights for awhile and make sure that the tank is in a shaded area. This will bring the temp of the water down in time. The fan might not be a bad idea....hey cant hurt to try......right???
2006-07-04 04:25:57 · answer #5 · answered by shwackadoo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best solution is to use a fan for evaporative cooling. Point it at the water and your temps should stay down.
If you have a top on the tank, open it and point the fan in.
2006-07-04 05:40:51 · answer #6 · answered by infiniti44311 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How big is it...Take out some of the water and simply add cold water back. A little at the time until you reach the desired temp. Don`t want to put the little fishes in shock.So easy does it,but it should do the trick.
2006-07-04 04:18:50 · answer #7 · answered by Phillip 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i live in an upstairs apartment and it gets really hot in the tank even with AC what we were told to do is keep the cover of the tank open believe it or not works pretty well
2006-07-05 05:37:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anastasia BeaverHausen 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
turn the heater off for a while!let it cool on its own,you can turn a fan on it,but dont use ice cubes!your fish or what ever is in it will go into shock if you cool it down to fast!
2006-07-04 04:25:14 · answer #9 · answered by cyndi b 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes, a fan blowing over the surface will definitely work. An expensive option is to install a chiller
2006-07-04 21:45:48 · answer #10 · answered by waste of space 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋