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	AHHHHH HEATER STUCK ON
beachbabe13185 Hobbyist Posts: 61 Kudos: 65 Votes: 68 Registered: 21-Jun-2004	I dont know when the thing stunk on but the result is that my tank is now at 90 degrees. Other parameters are normal NO2 0, NO3 20 ppm, NH4 0 pH 8ish test isnt very accurate for high ph but its stable and fish have been raised in it. I know that i am overstocked with my guppies and two ottos ( i lost count of them ) but thats another thread theres about 5 males and two semi juvie females and about 9 pip squeeks. how do i safely lower the temp back down to 75. i already found one female trying to swim but she was spinning as she swam around HELP Amanda
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:37
fishkid99 Enthusiast Posts: 252 Kudos: 218 Votes: 39 Registered: 07-Dec-2005	Ice cubes (but not to many at once) ph:%) >>>----> <----<<< pnh
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:37
fishyhelper288 Fish Guru Posts: 2161 Kudos: 1951 Votes: 137 Registered: 29-Feb-2004	do NOT use ice cubes! that will cause cold spots and can cause enough stress on the fish to kill it. just unplug the heater, and let it go down naturaly, but keep an eye on the temp, so that you can turn the heater down, or replace it.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:37
OldTimer Mega Fish USAF Retired Posts: 1181 Kudos: 1294 Votes: 809 Registered: 08-Feb-2005	Don't trust this heater any longer. You need to replace it. Again, you need to gradually lower the heat and definitely do not put ice cubes in the tank. Hopefully, the temp didn't get so high as to claim many of your fish. Dropping the temperature too fast can also cause problems and possibly an outbreak of diseases. Jim Water, taken in moderation, cannot hurt anybody. -- Mark Twain
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:37
beachbabe13185 Hobbyist Posts: 61 Kudos: 65 Votes: 68 Registered: 21-Jun-2004	I had already unplugged it and wasnt going to ice it b/c i knew of the dangers of cold spots. i just didnt know if i should worry about it dropping too fast. its now at 85...... and im off to buy a new heater later today grrrrr
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:37
Bob Wesolowski Mega Fish Posts: 1379 Kudos: 1462 Registered: 14-Oct-2004	Good news is that you caught the problem before your tank became bouillabaisse. Better news is that you did not have a thermostat that was too large for your tank! __________ "To steal ideas from one person is plagiarism; to steal from many is research." researched from Steven Wright
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:37


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