Komodo
Aquarium Advice Activist
Because of the summer temperatures in the basement, my aquarium water temperature is almost 90 degrees. I unplugged the heaters to no avail. How do I bring the temperature down?
Btw SHOULDNT a basement be cooler lol, My basement in my townhouse in Virginia is like 64f... While the bedroom 2 floors up with my 92g and 27g and 10g with the door closed (its a small bedroom) its like 84f even during the day which can get 95f or so. I often sweat in my bedroom if i keep my door closed.. yet my tanks are only the same temp as the bedroom itself.. Which is perfect for my discus tank lol.. But yea..
something aint right if a basement is 90f in canada lol
We have very different temperatures in Canada than you do in Northern Virginia. Last winter we had steady -30 degrees for a couple of months. but in the summer we often get temperatures in the low to mid-eighties, close the windows and that goes up.
We have very different temperatures in Canada than you do in Northern Virginia. Last winter we had steady -30 degrees for a couple of months. but in the summer we often get temperatures in the low to mid-eighties, close the windows and that goes up.
I removed the glass cover, stopped the circulation pump and reduced the time my lights are on. Since last night the temperature dropped three degrees already. I will try to turn the circulation pump back on again to see if this makes a difference.
My basement temperature is 78 degrees. Yes it’s warm but I have a dehumidifier on 24 hours this probably contributes to the heat. I opened a window this morning this should bring the temperature down some more, especially at night.
Thank you all for your good advice.
I don't understand how your basement temperature is 78 degrees, but your tank temp is 90 degrees. Your tank should never been warmer than your room temperature at the hottest part of the day.
If by "circulation pump" you mean your tank filter.
Because of the summer temperatures in the basement, my aquarium water temperature is almost 90 degrees. I unplugged the heaters to no avail. How do I bring the temperature down?