Fish: Re: [tropical fish club] very hot weather in Sydney...help

Hell,
This a part of our care information for African Clawed Frogs but it can apply to
your fish tanks as far as keeping your tank in good shape in the heat. Donna
Its a re-post from our previous moderator Rachel.
>
> ACF are COOL WATER FROGS! their temperature should not exceed 75 F
if
> you can avoid it. here are some tips to help you keep your tank
> cooler...
>
> *turn off any incandescent lighting since this type produces heat
>
> *if for some reason you have a heater...TURN IT OFF!
>
> *monitor tank temp. with a thermometer that hangs inside the
> tank! "stick on" ones are very inaccurate since they only measure
the
> temp. of the glass, not the actual water temp.
>
> *If temps are still high, move the tank to a cooler location such
as
> a basement or near an AC vent.
>
> *For those w/o AC remove the hood, drop water level 3 inches and
tape
> screen across the top to prevent escapes. position a fan at surface
> level (if possible) or in front of the tank. Circulating air across
> the water surface will drastically keep it cooler.
>
> *prevention is key to curing disease! use one rounded tablespoon
of
> aquarium salt PER 5 gallons of water. salt naturally prevents
> bacteria and fungus from thriving and multiplying in the water.
also
> use a product called Lymnozyme. this is a natural living bacteria
that
> competes with "bad bacteria" in the tank water,
naturally "starving"
> it out so your frogs don't get infected. use one drop in your tank
> once a week. to purchase this produce go here
>http://www.xenopus.com/products.htm#wc. I
have
> used the salt along with koizyme religiously for 7 years...IT
WORKS!
>
> *increase on water changes (or for you slackers) regular water
> changes of 25 % a week with COOL water will help keep bacteria from
> blooming and infecting your frog. this also includes vacuuming the
> gravel! which harbors organic matter that bacteria thrives on.
Donna

________________________________
From: Stuart Nicoll <stuartnicoll2003@yahoo.co.uk>
To: tropicalfishclub@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Fri, February 4, 2011 5:10:45 PM
Subject: Re: [tropical fish club] very hot weather in Sydney...help

Hi

I have heard of people freezing water in plastic bottles (with lids) or triple
bagging ice cubes and then floating these in the tank water. Can't vouch for it
because I am not lucky enough to live somewhere that overheating is a problem
but it may be worth a try.

Stuart

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From: Dawn Moneyhan <dawnshungryeyes4u2c@yahoo.com>
To: tropicalfishclub@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Fri, 4 February, 2011 23:03:21
Subject: Re: [tropical fish club] very hot weather in Sydney...help

Don't add ice to your tank please. That is a very dangerous thing for your
fish.

Have you added aeration (air stones?) As the bubbles break the surface they
will release some of that heat and the circulation at the surface will further
help to cool the temp. I would suggest adding a bubble wall or a few air
stones.
You can also set up a table fan or one one that is free standing and face it to
blow over the surface of the water.

Dawn

Dawn Moneyhan
Aquatics Specialist/Nutritionist
To learn more about me go to
http://www.helium.com/users/449334

--- On Fri, 2/4/11, Greg <eastwoodcats@hotmail.com> wrote:

From: Greg <eastwoodcats@hotmail.com>
Subject: [tropical fish club] very hot weather in Sydney...help
To: tropicalfishclub@yahoogroups.com
Date: Friday, February 4, 2011, 4:40 PM

Hi there guys

This site is awesome and between the help her and making good friends with
'keeper"? who works at Sydney Aquarium I have hardly lost any fish at all in
past 12 months..so thanks AGAIN :-)

The thing that is worrying me is the heat her in Sydney and the effect its
having or will have in my tank.I have a 4 foot tank...neons,mollies,golden
barb,cherry barb and kuhli loach...i try to keep the temp24-28 celsius..my
friend has looked at th water and ph,nitratse etc are fine...

Prob is my apartment is VERY hot in summer and out side the past week each day
its been 39-44 which has seen my water tem increase even with heater and light
off,hood and glass open.

How can i keep them from getting too hot ...do they suffer from "heat'...I have
change water and put slightly colder water in but dont want to shock rthem...can

i add ice?

I have a black molly who though 2 years old is looking "thinner"and sluggish
since the heat kicked in...what can i do -thanks

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