RISING TEMPS

[lorax311420]

With the weather over here in NY reaching rediculous levels. the temp in my tank is rising a little higher then what the heater is set at. I have it set at 78 degrees but during the day my house tends to heat up and the temp in the tank hits about 82. I only have 2 zebra danios right now but I know that they like the temp in the 70's. Is there anyway to kepp the temp from getting to high cuz I know once summer gets here it will only get worse.

 

[abstract]

temps at 82 degrees will be fine for your fish....even up to 86 for short periods of time....

your best bet at lowering temps is to float a frozen water bottle in the tank (make sure to constantly monitor the temp - in a small tank it can drop fast) or removing the lid and having a fan blowing over the top of it...but i would NOT remove the top with zebra danios as they are known to jump...

i would only take these measures if the tanks are above 82/84 constantly...but right now NY is in the 60s and 70s so i'm sure you're not too worried ATM brrrrrrr

 

[freddyk]

If 82 is really as high as it gets you have nothing to worry about.

 

[WILDER]

http/www.aquariumhobbyist.com/articles/T...ureControl.html

 

[abstract]

good link Wilder

 

[lorax311420]

Thanks for the advice guys. I am not so worried now it is in mid july and august I was fearing some problems.

 

[Polardbear]

I found that propping the lights up a couple of inches on wooden blocks and then using a fan to blow across the top helps immensely. My tank was getting up to the mid 80's but since lifting the lights up it's staying right around 76-77. My house is usually at 78 degrees.