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mAd Hobbyist Posts: 124 Kudos: 24 Votes: 0 Registered: 20-Jul-2002	hey all it has been really hot here the last few days and then really cold at night or the next day so my tank is getting hot then cooler. will this affect my fish at all as they are not looking as crash hot today as they were a few days ago
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:56
whetu Mega Fish Posts: 900 Votes: 63 Registered: 31-Jan-2003	mAd you don't say where you are... Australia? How hot is it getting, then how cold at night? What kind of fish are in the tank? Do you have a heater? Some fish will survive temp swings better than others, but it depends on the type of fish and how wide the swing is. If you have a heater, you may be able to set the temp at the warmest temp your fish are comfortable in. This will reduce the swing, but may still stress the fish (depending on the type). More info is needed before we can offer any real help. Last edited by whetutu at 28-Jan-2005 03:53
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:56
mAd Hobbyist Posts: 124 Kudos: 24 Votes: 0 Registered: 20-Jul-2002	yeah i am in australia sorry.. cichlids and clowns are in the tank turns out i have got a case of ich which sucks but i have started meds and hope to not lose fish how ever its the first time i have ever had any problems with my tank.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:56
Babelfish Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003	The temp swings are likely the cause of the ich. I know it doesnt make much sense, but you need a heater even in summer. The reason is because of the swing down in the evening. IMO your tank shouldnt change more than 2 degrees in a 24 hour peroiod. So a heater for overnight to keeep the temp from falling too much. Sorry bout your ich, make sure you're treating fully according to the directions...don't stop just because the spots "dissapeared" ^_^ Current [link=Contest Rules]http://www.fishprofiles.com/files/forums/Aquascaping/44382.html?200412022138" style="COLOR: #EB4288[/link][/font]
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