Emergency

[colejohnson73]

My tank does not have a heater and I won't have one till the 11th. It has 1 betta and two ADFs. What should I do?

 

[Brookster123]

Get a heater

 

[colejohnson73]

I can't get one till the 11th.

 

[Mebbid]

It depends on how cold your house is. If the house is around 70 degrees then you will be fine. If its colder I'd suggest turning the heat up a little bit.

Get a heater

Seriously?

 

[colejohnson73]

It's at 70. Will I be good for 4 days.

 

[PJFISH]

My local LFS filled me in on a tip when hurricane sandy hit: fill a clean, durable plastic bottle up with hot water and float it in the tank. The plastic should be of good quality so it won't leach nasty chems in the water, but if you can't find anything else, just change the bottle often. Good luck!

 

[Mebbid]

It's at 70. Will I be good for 4 days.

Yeah you will be fine.

An alternative to the hot water bottle method though.

http://www.allreadable.com/vid/how-to-diy-aquarium-heater-and-dehumidifier-1254032.html

 

[colejohnson73]

Could I get more ADFs.

 

[GodFan]

Adfs and bettas will be fine at room temp. Havjng a heater is better but room temp is used alot with them as well.

 

[GodFan]

Could I get more ADFs

Dont know it depends on tank size lol

 

[Brookster123]

It depends on how cold your house is. If the house is around 70 degrees then you will be fine. If its colder I'd suggest turning the heat up a little bit. Seriously?

perhaps I was a tad bit blunt.. Apologies cole

 

[PJFISH]

Time for a dumb question, what's an ADF!

 

[colejohnson73]

African dwarf frog. 5 gallons.

 

[PJFISH]

Ohh, thanks!

 

[colejohnson73]

Of course.

 

[colejohnson73]

What type of fish do you have.

 

[Brookster123]

Me? Lots and lots!check out this guy!

 

[colejohnson73]

What do you have in your community tank. 29 gallon.

 

[PJFISH]

Is that a killifish? It's beautiful!

 

[colejohnson73]

Could more ADF live in the tank.