How to Keep an Aquarium Cool in the Summertime

Few things add to the décor of a home better than a beautiful aquarium. The hot summer weather is about to arrive, which means you’ll have to take extra precautions to protect your fish. Aquatic animals are extremely sensitive to temperature changes in the water, so they can easily become sick if the hot weather causes the water temperature to rise too much. Here are the best ways to keep your aquarium cool in the summer, brought to you by the staff at Aquatic Warehouse, a leading provider of saltwater and freshwater aquarium supplies.

Use a Small Fan

There’s a good chance you have a small fan in the house that isn’t currently being used. This neglected fan can come in handy when dealing with a hot aquarium. The first thing you need to do is remove the hood and cover of the aquarium. You will then have the fan blow cool air directly across the open water, which will gently lower the temperature.

Keep the Aquarium Out of the Light

Light is bound to heat up an aquarium at any time, but it’s a much bigger problem on a hot summer day. Keep the heat from an aquarium light at bay by not turning it on. If you absolutely must use the built-in light, it’s best to do it when the sun is down. You may also want to move the aquarium to a spot in the house that doesn’t get hit by sunlight during the day.

Use Bags of Ice

A lot of people have been known to cool an aquarium by creating ice packs with sealed plastic bags and ice cubes from the freezer. All you have to do is float these bags of ice in the aquarium water. It’s very important to avoid placing ice directly into the water, as this will harm the fish by dropping the water temperature too fast. The goal is to only lower the water temperature two or three degrees over the course of the entire day. It’s easier and safer for your fish to get rid of the heat source and add a fan.

Install a Chiller

There’s simply no easier way to keep an aquarium cool in the summer than by installing a chiller. This device will safely keep the aquarium water at the same temperature no matter how hot it gets inside the house, making it the perfect solution if you don’t want to constantly check the water temperature. To prevent the chiller from overheating, it needs to be placed in a spot with enough space for proper ventilation. It’s best not to place the chiller under the aquarium because it gives off heat to make the water cool. Instead, place it next to the aquarium for the best results. Check out the excellent chillers on our website:

https://www.aquaticwarehouse.com/chillers-aquarium-cooling

To maintain your aquarium all year long, you need a variety of important supplies. From aquarium controllers to protein skimmers, Aquatic Warehouse has everything you need. Stop by our store in Kearny Mesa, check out our website, or give us a call at 858-467-9297.