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	is a fan a good way to cool my tank?
esandbergger Hobbyist Posts: 133 Kudos: 128 Votes: 0 Registered: 12-Jun-2005	I live in a hot climate. The temp in my house reaches 90 degrees sometimes. I lost a molly yesterday due to the heat i think. I have since opened the lid and have a box fan blowing across the top. I am not authorized to have Air Conditioning in my house so I hope that this will work....
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:47
Ethan14 Big Fish Posts: 312 Kudos: 339 Votes: 18 Registered: 06-Jul-2005	i dont think a fan would help much. you could buy a chiller which is basically like a heater but makes the water cooler. howerver they r very expensive. You could also put a cold pack in the filter. http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Product/NavResults.cfm?N=2004+113768&ref=3532&subref=AS ok dont quote me on this but i think fish often die when it gets hot because they cant get enough air. also, the more current in a tank the cooler the water. you could get an airstone or a pump or another filter and that might help
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:47
Lindy Administrator Show me the Shishies! Posts: 1507 Kudos: 1350 Votes: 730 Registered: 25-Apr-2001	There are a couple of other thread discussing keeping tanks cool. Hope these help. [link=http://www.fishprofiles.com/files/forums/General%20Freshwater/61040.html]http://www.fishprofiles.com/files/forums/General%20Freshwater/61040.html" style="COLOR: #004040[/link] [link=http://www.fishprofiles.com/files/forums/General%20Freshwater/57736.html]http://www.fishprofiles.com/files/forums/General%20Freshwater/57736.html" style="COLOR: #004040[/link] Before you criticize someone walk a mile in their shoes. That way you're a mile away and you have their shoes.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:47
tankie Fish Addict Posts: 857 Kudos: 848 Votes: 230 Registered: 15-Mar-2005	its one of the alternatives that will work...to certain extent...its just so unfortunate for u ur now allowed an AC coz thats the best there is. there r some who put cold packs as one said...but sometimes it doesnt work...may give u cold spots in ur tank...and u have to be there often to change packs..and this gives slight flactuations as well.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:47
divertran Fish Addict Posts: 784 Kudos: 469 Votes: 165 Registered: 14-Nov-2004	how warm does the water get? mollies do best at 80 degrees farenhieht
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:47
esandbergger Hobbyist Posts: 133 Kudos: 128 Votes: 0 Registered: 12-Jun-2005	the water gets up to 86 or so
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:47
tanker Hobbyist Posts: 99 Kudos: 113 Votes: 4 Registered: 04-May-2005	a fan will work just fine, be sure to increase airation as well as this will maximise the surface exposure to the moving air. Also try and keep your lights off during the hottest part of the day. Cold packs aren't the best of choices as the cold spots will stress your fish far worse than warm water will.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:47
bettachris Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3875 Kudos: 4173 Votes: 452 Registered: 13-Jun-2004	that fan should good. wow u can't have ac, MOVE!. lol i would put ice into a platsic cup and float the cup in the tank, as a last restort. good luck.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:47
esandbergger Hobbyist Posts: 133 Kudos: 128 Votes: 0 Registered: 12-Jun-2005	Thanks all i will take all the info and use it!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:47


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