I have a 10 gall. tank and 2 gold fish in there. I know that the temp. should be like 68-73 degrees but I just can't get it any lower than 76! I haven't put the light on in about 2 weeks and we have air-conditioning, I just can't figure it out!
2007-07-28 09:38:42 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
That's not a problem at all. Gold fish can do very well in a wide range of temperatures. 76 is only 3 degrees from what you mentioned as the range you want for them. 3 degrees is nothing at all for a goldfish. I have seen them kept at much higher temperatures successfully. It's far more important that the temperature be fairly stable, so don't try things like ice cubes, that will only stress your fish.
Relax, you don't have a problem at all.
MM
2007-07-28 10:20:09 · answer #1 · answered by magicman116 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Those temps may be ideal, but they are not necessary. You should be focusing on finding a larger tank more than worrying about temperature. Without lights or a heater, your water temperature will be the same as the room temperature. If your apartment is 76, then your tank will be too. If your apartment is much colder, then your thermometer is not reading properly.
2007-07-28 09:44:26 · answer #2 · answered by fivespeed302 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
put them in a colder room or your basement or something if it really bothers you.
i wouldnt worry
goldfish will do fine at temps between freezing and 90 degrees.
we have a huge pond like 6ft deep in some parts with goldfish and koi.
some of the koi are like 7-8lbs
the goldies will do fine at 76 degrees but there metabolism will be faster and they will eat and poop more. which means more cleaning for you.
hope this helps
2007-07-28 09:42:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Tricky!! Go to a store like PetSmart or call a catalog company you can trust, like Care A Lot or Foster and Smith. Care A Lot's phone number is: 1800-343-7680 and Foster and Smith's is: 1800-826-7206.
2007-07-28 09:59:17 · answer #4 · answered by RodiKenley 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
goldfish can handle high temps, i had them in 80*F water.
They can handle warmer water.
so u can turn the light on.
regular water changes should lower the temp for a few days after he water changes.
2007-07-28 09:42:26 · answer #5 · answered by Coral Reef Forum 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a heater in the tank take it out. your thermometer may be broken. if you are using the type that you stick to the outside of the tank you are wasting your time buy one that suctions to the inside of your tank.
2007-07-28 09:44:54 · answer #6 · answered by kidtc77 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Is the tank in a location where it receives direct sunlight through a window?
2007-07-28 09:45:27 · answer #7 · answered by JD_in_FL 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
ice cubes. also, try adding colder water during water changes.
2007-07-28 09:45:29 · answer #8 · answered by Ch1ken S 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋