Tank Getting Hot!

[coalpoolwalla]

my tanks getting really hot even without the heater on.
im in a fishless cycle, my heater isnt even turned on and my tanks getting up to 27-29 degrees.

i think it may have something to do with the weather as its been really really hot.

is there anythink i can do to keep it at the right temp when i do have fish in there.... ie somethink i can buy to drop the temp or just a water change to cool it down??


thanks in advance
stu

 

[Curiosity101]

I saw someone mention putting a few ice cubes in the tank. There was a big thread on it during last heat wave.

 

[oswoldy]

A fan aimed into the top of tank works really well in my experience, easier/quicker than ice cubes aswell.

Regards
Mike

 

[mooey65]

As your in a fishless cycle I think your ok.

 

[Curiosity101]

They were asking for when they DO have fish in the tank. Not for at the moment. lol.

 

[gaz gun man]

turn lights off, increase airation in the water, open feeding panels if theres no risk of fish jumping out, aim fan at top of tank

bottles of frozen/chilled water or ice cubes dont really work as all they do is cause the water temp to fluctuate, which is worse for the fish

 

[mooey65]

Oh that's me only reading half a post am at work you see.

 

[oswoldy]

Oh that's me only reading half a post am at work you see.

Sciver

Mike

 

[coalpoolwalla]

took the lid off and aimed a fan at the top.
see how it goes it currently at 28 degrees ....hot hot hot

 

[mooey65]

Oh that's me only reading half a post am at work you see.

Sciver

Mike

me no not me

 

[Loops]

Mine is at 27 at the mo

 

[cowboy507]

put the tank in the lowest place possible also, basement or just on the ground.

 

[mooey65]

That's ok if its a 2foot tank and only 70litlers

 

[Dogson]

Move to Yorkshire it's not been as hot as they said it was gonna be