Hot in the summer(question)

[vinnstar]

I have notice alot of high flucts in temperature on my 92 gallon corner tank... i dont have the heater on anymore due to summer time.. but sometimes like today i noticed the temp shoot up to 87.3 to me thats hot... but at night it will drop.. i know its a normal fluctuation in temp.. but will it hurt fish? I only have a few angel fish and discus.. along with my FRT... so during the day its 87 ish and at night drops to 80ish... i dont want to waste money on a chiller... any ideas? i have had no problems just wondering what other people do?????? thanks

 

[unbeatablec]

great question,im waiting for answers cuz im worried bout that too.

 

[bigspizz]

Do you have a sump?

 

[beblondie]

make a chiller
use a room air conditioner
have a fan blow across the top of the tank
do several small water changes with cooler water
move lights to a higher position above the tank
theres 5 for ya -Anne

 

[ewurm]

I think discus do better at the high temp, and I think your angelfish should be OK. Also, your heater should already shut off at a predetermined temp, no need to shut it down. It will protect you if a cold snap hits.

 

[ewurm]

make a chiller
use a room air conditioner
have a fan blow across the top of the tank
do several small water changes with cooler water
move lights to a higher position above the tank
theres 5 for ya -Anne

If you have a glass cover, leaving it open will help cool the tank, although more water will evaporate.

 

[me_wee_todded]

I think discus do better at the high temp, and I think your angelfish should be OK. Also, your heater should already shut off at a predetermined temp, no need to shut it down. It will protect you if a cold snap hits.

i agree
also you can float bags of ice if it gets really really hot.

 

[ewurm]

i agree
also you can float bags of ice if it gets really really hot.

I agree with that. I keep a couple of those sealed cooler blocks in my freezer for emergencies, in case the AC goes out.

 

[unbeatablec]

mine is in the basement and i live in michigan

 

[rallysman]

I keep 2 liters full of ice in my freezer in case of emergencies