We are going threw a hot spell right now where I live, my aquarium temperature is currently 84 in both my tropical and goldfish tanks and both heaters are OFF. I have frozen gallon bags of water that I put in the tank to help cool it down I found that bags of ice cubes just melted to fast and I can re-use the whole frozen bags. My bags are also double wrapped as I had a problem earlier where the bag burst and the water went into my tank(it was untreated when it went it but I double treated my tank with tap water conditioner). Does anyone know of anything I can do besides the ice and water changes? I would really appreciate it thanks!
2007-07-25 15:06:18 · 5 answers · asked by Visio 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
I know warmer water means less oxygen thats why I purchased an air pump and bubble stone for my tanks. My fish LOVE them they swim and play in it its cute and everyone looks a lot happier and all of the gasping has stopped.
2007-07-25 15:17:47 · update #1
goldfish and tropicals can handle 84 *F, that is fine, what your doing is fine to.
But remember to increase the ammount of oxygen going into the tank.
Warmer water = less oxygen, so make sure their is alot of air going into the tank, that can lead to dead fish if you dont.,
2007-07-25 15:15:06 · answer #1 · answered by Coral Reef Forum 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
84F is not too bad for the tropicals I wouldn't worry about them until the temperature gets over 90F. The high temperatures can't be good for the Goldfish, but as long as the water is well Oxygenated they too should be OK.
One of the strangest aquaria I've ever seen was in front of a pet shop in Santarem on the Amazon River. In a 30 gallon tank sitting on a stand on the sidewalk, in full sun light,was a small Oscar, a medium sized Discus, and a large fancy Goldfish. The air temperature was near 100F,and the fish appeared to be thriving.
2007-07-25 15:21:54 · answer #2 · answered by PeeTee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bettachris is right. Your fish will be fine, make sure there is plenty of oxygen and do not skip water siphoning. A clean tank will be able to handle much higher temperatures.
2007-07-25 15:19:23 · answer #3 · answered by fivespeed302 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have never tried it but read somewhere to blow a fan across the surface of the water -- it increases the oxygen and cools the water at the surface a few degrees.
2007-07-25 15:20:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ditto to bettachris and others, it won't be a problem as long as you have the air pump and filters running.
MM
2007-07-25 15:27:54 · answer #5 · answered by magicman116 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋