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Old 08-27-2013, 06:24 PM   #1
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cooling down tank water

My kribs have clamped fins and just dont seem too happy. I was wondering what the most effective way of cooling the fish tank water without harming the fish. My tank gets up to 82 degrees because my house doesnt have ac

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Old 08-27-2013, 06:25 PM   #2
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A fan blowing on top of the water an freeze tank water into ice cubes for it
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A fan blowing on top of the water an freeze tank water into ice cubes for it
Would the fan alone be enough? Cant really use tank water in my ice tray because my roommates use it as well. I mean my fish are important and I will go get another if you think its necessary
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Would the fan alone be enough? Cant really use tank water in my ice tray because my roommates use it as well. I mean my fish are important and I will go get another if you think its necessary
Might be, can't tell you that. Take some old water bottles an freeze tank water in them instead
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Thanks for the help, I biught a clip on fan and will see how that goes
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