jon in tx
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Water temp has suddenly become a problem for me and I'd appreciate some advice. I noticed my temp reading wasn't working anymore (max of 86 degrees) & assumed it quit working. However, when I got another, it read 90 (so perhaps it is still working, temp > 86)?!!
I've had my tank for years and the temp stayed 80-82 year around. On July 4th (of all days), my pump quit working and I ended up finding similar, but not exact replacement at Lowe's - it's made for waterfalls with high flow rate of 2000gph. I believe my other one was only 1000gph but I figured I'd be better off with this in my 90gal vs next best thing which was like 800gph.
Questions: Could this new pump be adding 7-8 degrees to my water temp?! I have lost 1 fish since (puffer) but have 8 seemingly healthy fish still alive - if temp were truly 90, could my fish survive?! I have 5 damsels, clown, blue tang, wrasse & starfish. P.S. The airtemp in my house is 76 as I keep it during the summer - any other theories / suggestions??!
I've had my tank for years and the temp stayed 80-82 year around. On July 4th (of all days), my pump quit working and I ended up finding similar, but not exact replacement at Lowe's - it's made for waterfalls with high flow rate of 2000gph. I believe my other one was only 1000gph but I figured I'd be better off with this in my 90gal vs next best thing which was like 800gph.
Questions: Could this new pump be adding 7-8 degrees to my water temp?! I have lost 1 fish since (puffer) but have 8 seemingly healthy fish still alive - if temp were truly 90, could my fish survive?! I have 5 damsels, clown, blue tang, wrasse & starfish. P.S. The airtemp in my house is 76 as I keep it during the summer - any other theories / suggestions??!