I have a 15 litre tank with pump and the temperature in it is 22`C how can i cool it down? I dont have a fan to use and cant afford to buy one just yet. I've been putting icecubes in but that only works for a while.
2007-07-12 05:31:37 · 15 answers · asked by missbutterflower 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
I would only advise using ice cube during a heat wave and only if you were not going out as the temperature would have to be monitored frequently. using ice cube could get a little tricky as the water temperature would start to drop rather quickly and then as the ice melts would then rise somewhat quickly possibly inducing temperature change shock to the fish.
the best way to keep the temperature down is place a fan in front of the aquarium and let it blow air directly on to it. a small fan is not expensive. it cost from $4-$10 from Walmart or Target.
I would say not to worry too much about the temperature as something that we have no control over. The best thing that you can do in these summer months are more frequent partial water changes and closely monitor the water parameters.
2007-07-12 05:39:04 · answer #1 · answered by Celes 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can buy granite slabs first put them in the freezer for a couple of hours then into the tank this will help to cool the water down slowly and just repeat
2007-07-12 16:29:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a heater in the tank, try turning the heater down and wait 24 hours, then change it again if necessary. The most immediate solution would be to buy an aquarium chiller, but they're awfully expensive.
2007-07-12 14:22:17 · answer #3 · answered by Stephen M. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thera are special ventilators for tanks in the Pet shops, Just I see your tank is very small so water warms. 22 centigrades is not too much specially for tropical fishes. Just put in the shadow in a fresh corner of the inside house.
2007-07-13 03:06:05 · answer #4 · answered by Mary 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By our standards that is a 4.5 gallon tank, the temperature for your goldfish is fine, BUT the size of the tank isn't, way to smalle for goldfish, especially if you have even more then 1 in there, it's cruel to the goldfish, get a bigger tank
Hope that helps
EB
2007-07-12 13:41:57 · answer #5 · answered by Kribensis lover 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why do you want to keep it cool?
Goldfish living in lakes and ponds can't have their water cooled down, yet the fish still breed
2007-07-12 12:37:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Goldfish are very hardy. 22C should be just fine for him. I am pleased that you care so much about giving your goldfish what they need.
You could also check the library and do a search online for more help and info.
2007-07-12 12:38:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Why do you want to cool it down? Goldfish are very hardy,and can stand varying temperatures.
2007-07-12 12:37:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
you don't need to cool down the water the waters fine and why would you put ice cubes in the water that will kill the fish
2007-07-12 13:48:37 · answer #9 · answered by tkerbag 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
um dont drop ice cube in there when they melt they put chemicls in your water .
with a tank that small just change the water out with cold water
2007-07-12 12:37:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋