Question on temperature

[aajd333]

I just set up my 55 gallon tank in my garage and the tank temperature is at 88 degrees. In the morning it drops down to 84. Is this too much fluctuation in temperature and would discus be able to handle temps above 86 degrees. I don't have discus yet and I could move the tank in the house. I just prefer to keep it in the garage for ease of water changes. Thanks

[Altum Nut]

A 4 degree drop would be gradual...so it will be fine. And Discus can handle temps at 90 but would not go higher than that. Just make sure you have lots of air.
Don't know where in the states you are but plan ahead if temps turn drastically cooler.
Like I said it will depend on where you live.

...Ralph

[Bill63SG]

In the grand sceme of things,they come from a river.Temps go up and down.

[aajd333]

I live in California so winters are pretty mild. My concern is that temps will get into the hundreds in the next couple months and the tank will most likely get into the 90's. I can use frozen water bottles in the tank to help keep it cool but other than that I won't be able to control the temp.

[Orange Crush]

Sounds like you might have to constantly moniter the tank when it gets over 90 outside or cold in the winter.
What happens when you go out of town?
What happens during a power outage?
What happens......
Sounds like it would be safest to just keep the tank in the house.

[Skip]

sound good

[DiscusDrew]

Read the dozens of posts right now about people struggling to keep their fish alive because of massive power outages on the east coast.... Your situation would be even worse, I would move it to a more stable environment but that's just me.

[aajd333]

Thanks for the help. I will move the tank in the house.

[mmorris]

Read the dozens of posts right now about people struggling to keep their fish alive because of massive power outages on the east coast.... Your situation would be even worse, I would move it to a more stable environment but that's just me.

Agreed. Also, I don't think a 4 degree daily change is ok.

[DiscusDrew]

Glad i'm not the only one who thought that was a bit extensive to be happening that often. Not a big deal for it to change a little once in a while but our fish are very far away from their river friends haha, as such I think a daily change is at the very least less than ideal.

[Elliots]

There are coolers made that cool aquarium water. Drs. F&S I believe list them. They cost hundreds of dollars, $382 for Coralife up to 55gal. plus you need a water pump. No clue how much electricity they use or how well they work.

[DiscusDrew]

They work great, used to use them with saltwater but they are deff pricey

[tonytheboss1]

:bandana: A fan would be more practical http://aquatek-california.com/cooling-fan-series/ "T"

[aajd333]

:bandana: A fan would be more practical http://aquatek-california.com/cooling-fan-series/ "T"

I thought about a fan for evaporative cooling but I don't have a controller.

[tonytheboss1]

:bandana: Although a controller or timer would be more convenient, it's not absolutely necessary. A regular thermometer will do till you can do better. Run the fans when the water temp is up in the 88/90 degree range. It'll drop at least 5/7 degrees. Enough for them to be safe. Chk the temp & when it's safe turn the fans off. ( YOU be the controller) lol "T"

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http://www.diskuszucht-stendker.de/gb/586,0,waterchange,index,0.html

stendker uses COLD WATER :)