How do i cool down my tank?

pictus_man_77 · Post by **pictus_man_77** » 17 Jun 2006, 21:14

Any Ideas?

Its in my room, near a computer, and i need a way of cooling it down, as it is staying in the region of 27-29, and i dont like it like that

LimaShovel · Post by **LimaShovel** » 17 Jun 2006, 21:30

you can freeze a bottle of water and let it float in the tank .

pictus_man_77 · Post by **pictus_man_77** » 17 Jun 2006, 21:37

sounds like a plan

WhitePine · Post by **WhitePine** » 17 Jun 2006, 23:24

The Search engine is your friend...link

bronzefry · Post by **bronzefry** » 18 Jun 2006, 01:22

I'm also going to try <a href='http://www.planetcatfish.com/forum/view ... hp?t=15935' target='_blank'>this</a> suggestion from Coryman(about half-way down the page). We're nearing a heatwave in the northeast US and I'm going to give it a try. I'll let you know how it works for me. The other methods I've tried and they work. But, you can never have enough good tools!

Amanda

snowball · Post by **snowball** » 18 Jun 2006, 02:20

Another idea I've heard along the lines of Ian's cool air suggestion, if you have a cannister filter, is to put it in a bucket of party ice from a service station or bottle shop. If you have enough filter hose, or a length that can be used as an extension, then it could be coiled up in the bucket for more efficient heat transfer.

Of course doing a water change with slightly cooler water is also a quick way to get the temp down, but I don't think you would want to drop it by more than 2 to 3 deg C this way.

Both these methods would only be temporary measures but might be enough to get the tank through a hot afternoon.

WhitePine · Post by **WhitePine** » 18 Jun 2006, 04:47

Another option is just to get a window air conditioner. Newer ones actually have a temp. adjustment... just set it to come on when the room get to a certain temp and it will keep your room and tank cool. Plus on hot days you can retreat to your computer/fish room and post on PC or chill with your fish!

pictus_man_77 · Post by **pictus_man_77** » 18 Jun 2006, 10:25

Wow, all these ideas are great!

Thanks everyone!

Durlänger · Post by **Durlänger** » 18 Jun 2006, 12:26

A other way would be to use a fridge / icebox with a temp. control pump as you see here (warning in German):

http://www.deters-ing.de/Wasser/kuehlung.htm