2007-05-09 16:04:36 · 12 answers · asked by PUFFER MAN 3 in Pets ➔ Fish
You can do it, but you run the risk of cracking the glass of your tank when the cold water from the ice cools just part of the glass side of the tank.
Remember when you learned that when something is hot, it expands and when it is cold, it shrinks?
If only part of the glass side of your tank is cooled quickly it will shrink and can cause a stress fracture at the point where the coldest water touches it.
I am not saying it will happen, but it is possible. Early in my career as a fish keeper I was told not to pour cold water into a tank for that very reason....just cold water. Now imagine how cold the ice could make the glass in one small spot.
2007-05-09 16:22:28 · answer #1 · answered by 8 In the corner 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Just because you are uncomfortable with the temperature doesn't mean your fish are. You shouldn't add anything like ice to rapidly change the temperature for them. The water will adjust slowly by itself and the fish should be perfectly fine on their own. Make sure the sun isn't shining directly on the tank, as THAT could potentially heat the water too quickly. But, other than that, your fish are more well adapted for temperature than you may think.
2007-05-09 23:39:14 · answer #2 · answered by katluver005 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it really depends on the type of fish you have i have a betta and i keep the water kinda cool for it and it seems to enjoy it. You can add a few ice cubes to the water but add them 1 at a time through out the day. It should not hurt them.
2007-05-10 14:22:13 · answer #3 · answered by favorite_aunt24 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be better to put the ice in the filter,not directly in the water. There should be no need to do this except in the summer when the 90-degree weather happens. Lower the heater setting and leave the light off .You'll have to monitor the temperature all day if you use ice cubes.
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2007-05-09 23:12:52 · answer #4 · answered by DAGIM 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can but you shouldn't. it's a really bad idea. it will only cool the tank a few degrees at best, it will do it rather quickly and it won;t last very long. All that adds up to a roller coaster ride of temperature for your fish. Unless the temperature is WAY too high it's far better to leave it alone.
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2007-05-09 23:09:02 · answer #5 · answered by magicman116 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's that hot, use a plastic soda/pop bottle, fill it with water and freeze it. Put that in the tank to help cool it a bit.
2007-05-10 03:24:46 · answer #6 · answered by tikitiki 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Remove the chlorine first. Do not do too much at once because of temperature fluctuations
2007-05-09 23:49:15 · answer #7 · answered by Nancy B 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
of course, i do that everytime.
but you should keep the water cool, keep changing the water so it does'nt get hot.
2007-05-10 01:07:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
nope guess my fish is dying lol
2007-05-09 23:58:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
NO, just turn the heat down, or off.
2007-05-09 23:09:43 · answer #10 · answered by smerten 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋