Matman1110
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Yesterday I transported my fish from my old tank to my new tank and everything was under control. The temp had been stable for 24 hours at 79 when i moved the fish over. I woke up this morning and the temp spiked to 85 and i fear it could get worse. I also installed and plugged in a cannister filter (fx5) right after i moved my fish over. Could this be generating heat inside the tank? The odd thing is the AC is on pretty high in the room of the fish tank and it feels cold, but the tank is hot. I think this might be a heater issue.
I already unplugged one of my two heaters (theo hydor 200w). All my fish are still alive thank heavens, but any help would be appreciated on the safest way i can lower the tank temp and also what you think could have caused this spike.
Edit*: I just checked my thermostat in my house and it says 65 but my tank is at 85. Could the heaters be reacting to the cold temperature in the room by exerting extra heat in the tank?
Thanks in advance
I already unplugged one of my two heaters (theo hydor 200w). All my fish are still alive thank heavens, but any help would be appreciated on the safest way i can lower the tank temp and also what you think could have caused this spike.
Edit*: I just checked my thermostat in my house and it says 65 but my tank is at 85. Could the heaters be reacting to the cold temperature in the room by exerting extra heat in the tank?
Thanks in advance
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