Turning off heaters now that spring is here!?!?!???

[bomber]

Hey all, just wondering if it would be a good idea if I shut off my heaters since spring is here and the temp of my house is constantly 71 degrees or warmer. Would these tanks be around my room temp? In theory it should shouldn't it?

Thought I should throw this out to see what you guys think cause this would save me some $.

Just unplugged my heaters for my turtle tanks, Rhom tank, and my ornate tank. I left my community tanks heater on still.

Hit me.

 

[Chub_by]

The lights will also contribute to warming the water, but AFAIK Rhoms need much warmer water.

 

[LukeOscar]

Some powerheads generate alot of heat aswell.


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[Stateofficer1984]

Some fish stores never use heaters

 

[japbart]

Are u from SoCal? I never turn on my heaters except for fry and when I have an ich outbreak.


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[Sarertnoc Kram]

Good idea I live in Vegas and the heat is creeping closer and closer house gets up to 80


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[aclockworkorange]

Well, your heaters shouldn't turn on until the water temp falls below whatever temp you set them at... So turning them off really shouldn't be necessary?


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[Rayshot1]

well they technically do Pull energy just from being plugged in though

 

[aclockworkorange]

well they technically do Pull energy just from being plugged in though

I am gonna have to hook up a killawatt and see how much when it warms up here... Should be some time in July.


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[Anchovie]

The water will be cooler than room temp if there is good surface agitation. The act of evaporation cools the tank. You could just put heaters on a simple timer so they only power up at night. Some fishes have trouble digesting food below a certain temp. You may find fish that refuse food if they feel like winter is coming.


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