in a day, it gets way to hot for my Goldfish. Goldfish should be kept at a temerature of 72 at the highest im pretty sure. But every time i come home and the light has been on since morning the temperature is 76!
I just dont understand doesent every tank have a light, why isent anyone else having my problem? Anyone else that owns a goldfish how do u guys keep it at a stable temperature.
2007-02-01 11:11:21 · 8 answers · asked by Tyler G 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
76 is fine for goldfish. I have 13 tanks with goldfish and I keep mine at 78-80. As a goldfish enthusiast I can tell you that they do much better at tropical temperatures.
Your problem will be that your tank is 10 gallons. Goldfish produce too much bioload for such a small tank. They won't live very long in a 10 gallon tank. Get your water tested for ammonia, nitrites, and nitrates. These are toxins that build up in the water and can kill the fish. I wouldn't be surprised if your water had very high levels of these toxins.
2007-02-01 11:43:05 · answer #1 · answered by bzzflygirl 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Does sunlight shine on the tank as well? If so move it to another spot. Incandescent lights will raise the temp in a small tank but 76f is ok for Goldfish. If there is plenty of light in the room during the day the tank light doesn't need to be on so you don't need to run it as much(just remember no direct sunlight).
They also make compact flourescents that replace the incandescents. They throw little heat, but I don't like the light.
2007-02-01 11:17:23 · answer #2 · answered by meathookcook 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The light isn't a problem its just heating the tank slowly throughout the day and isn't a problem goldfish temp range is 52-82 degrees Fahrenheit. plus heat rises are normal for the fish if they were in the wild.
2007-02-01 12:02:07 · answer #3 · answered by Dr. dope 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your goldfish is fine at 76. i use lights as mini heaters for my bettas. it does heat the water. unless you have plants that require that much light try running them a little less. a gradual change of temperature won't phase goldfish as much as some tropicals so don't worry about it or you can change to fluorescent which puts out less heat.
2007-02-01 12:10:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-12-03 08:17:22 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well lets see u should only leave ur light on for 4 hours a day, larger tanks don't get hot cuz theres more water
2007-02-01 12:02:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
try turning the light off when you leave the house
2007-02-01 11:18:12 · answer #7 · answered by Kate Q 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
is the filrer working properly? there might not be enough water movement. thus causing the raise in water temp
2007-02-01 11:21:16 · answer #8 · answered by jglende33 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋