heater problems

[bosslady]

When I returned home from work last night I noticed my Xenia was closed. Also my mushrooms were closed and fish weren't swim as usual. I started to check the water for any spikes. I immediately knew the problem when I felt the water. The heater had gotten stuck in the on position. The temp was 90+. I started adding cool water and ice both ro water. I added a cup or so of ice every 20 min. Temp is in the normal range and everyone seems happy now. Should I watch for any trouble in days to come?

 

[klam]

Don't trust your current heater anymore and buy a new one.

What was the heater brand that stuck?

I had a viso therm heater that stuck on and temp also rose above 90 degress.

 

[ClamKnuckle]

I had the same problem....my heater broke on and tried to boil my water for me

I'd ditch the heater for a new one (or two depending on your tank size) and think about doing a decent water change too

 

[bosslady]

I am not sure what brand it was, but it has already been trashed. My mushroom coral looks ok but the Xenia doesn't. Do you think it will come back?

 

[JohnNLuc]

Xenia are very hardy as long as water conditions are ideal. Xenia will die off only to come back better than ever.