Recent content by zpacam

Ok, the temps outside got to around 95 degrees and the water temp rose to about 85 degrees. I tried the fan idea and got the temps down to 75 degrees after about 3 hours at the lowest speed. So the fan worked very well!!! I also tried the ice cube idea but it really made no difference at all...

I have two goldfish in a 10 gallon tank and I wanted to know how to keep the temperature reasonably cool. The thermometer fluctuates between 80-85 degrees. I am unable to move the tank to a cooler room but I try to keep the blinds closed in the afternoon. What can I do? Is this unhealthy for...

No I haven't... Maybe I will look into that but do they make it for my 2.5 gallon? I will look around... THanks.

I just did a search and it looks like ammo-lock should be used only if I have a strong biological filter in place, which I don't. How about adding amquel once a week or so?

Will ammo-lock help me?

I truly do not mind changing the water often for the sake of my fish. However, I'm also worried about changing the water TOO often and stressing out my betta. I do use a siphon but he still seems not to be too happy during the water changes. As for the filter idea, I had the Penn-Plax small...

I have him in a 2.5 gallon with gravel, no live plants, and no filter. I have been doing 30-40% water changes twice weekly because I have measured ammonia levels of around 1.5ppm. Is this necessary? I would really like to cut down my water changes to about once a week or less if possible but...