Barliman
Aquarium Advice Addict
Hi all,
We're experiencing our first heat wave of the summer here in Los Angeles. Fairly mild, but perhaps a sign of things to come.
My apartment lacks air conditioning and, while I don't mind the warmth, I doubt my fish appreciate it. I normally keep my tank at 76, and by this afternoon it had crept up to just under 79. If we get a spell of 100+ degree days...
For those living in hot climates, what's your strategy for keeping your tank from overheating? Do those fans I see advertised on various sites work well? Should I leave the windows open to let air circulate, or is it better to seal everything up and close the blinds, keeping the cool night air in and resisting the sun for as long as possible?
Or should I have my manservant Igor stand by the tank all day fanning Their Majesties with ostrich plumes?
(I did have a nice programmable window cooler picked out at Home Depot... only to discover the mounting frame doesn't fit my windows. )
Any advice welcome and appreciated.
We're experiencing our first heat wave of the summer here in Los Angeles. Fairly mild, but perhaps a sign of things to come.
My apartment lacks air conditioning and, while I don't mind the warmth, I doubt my fish appreciate it. I normally keep my tank at 76, and by this afternoon it had crept up to just under 79. If we get a spell of 100+ degree days...
For those living in hot climates, what's your strategy for keeping your tank from overheating? Do those fans I see advertised on various sites work well? Should I leave the windows open to let air circulate, or is it better to seal everything up and close the blinds, keeping the cool night air in and resisting the sun for as long as possible?
Or should I have my manservant Igor stand by the tank all day fanning Their Majesties with ostrich plumes?
(I did have a nice programmable window cooler picked out at Home Depot... only to discover the mounting frame doesn't fit my windows. )
Any advice welcome and appreciated.