temp dropping!!!!!!!!

[KPCustoms]

so i just started a fish in cycle in my tank yesterday and i had the temperature at 78 degrees and i woke up this morning and it is down to 68.9 i am freaking out and i have no idea what to do.

 

[NYgiantsRP]

Do you have a heater?

 

[KPCustoms]

ya the heater is set at 79, its like 65 in the room

 

[jlk]

Dont panic! Obviously something is up with your heater but it is not going to stop your tank from cycling unless your temps get down in the low 50 degree range. I dont use heaters (coldwater fish) & have successfully cycled tanks with no problem. It may not be the 'ideal' temp to grow bacteria but your tank will still continue to cycle.

 

[KPCustoms]

i am worried about the fish though because its a fish in cycle

 

[NYgiantsRP]

Ok well first check your outlet. Plug in a lamp or something to make sure the outlet works. If it does then your heater is broke.

What kind of fish are in it?

 

[KPCustoms]

just some danios but i touched the heater and it only half works

 

[LyndaB]

What are you testing your temperature with?

 

[KPCustoms]

its a didgital marina thermometer

 

[NYgiantsRP]

Just got to get yourself a new heater.

 

[jlk]

Sounds like its time for a new heater if only half of it works!

 

[KPCustoms]

ya it was working last night which is weird

 

[LyndaB]

I would absolutely get a new heater then. Digital thermometers are usually very accurate, unless your battery is running low.

 

[KPCustoms]

its a brand new thermometer

 

[LyndaB]

That doesn't really mean anything. It could possibly be wonky even if brand new, however, the heater is most likely the issue.

 

[KPCustoms]

in my tank i have 2 ports for a heater should i use the new one and the old one? because it gets really cold at night in my room

 

[LyndaB]

If the heater is functioning properly, you won't need two.

 

[KPCustoms]

k thank you

 

[KPCustoms]

got a fruval heater hopefully it will bring the temp back up to 78

 

[GodFan]

Umm maybe a little ot but we have those stick on the outside heaters and one seems very accurate (matches internal thrermo) but the other I have my doubts about. Are these generally accurate?