Emergency
Anyone know why my tank would randomly go up into the 80s when it usually stays consistently around 78? My heater has been unplugged since about 3pm and it’s now at 84. Did a water change today aswell. What do I do?
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@USER
1y
Drop ice packs into the tank or sump it will cool the water down...may need a new heater...or temp gauge...don't panic...
@Jaz187
1y
Well I left the heater unplugged all night and when I stuck my hand in there the water felt cold but seems like everything in my tank is fine. I moved the probe to see if anything changes, already unplugged it and plugged it back in
@luke45
1y
Try to find anything in the house to check temperature meat thermometer infrared or old-fashioned Mercury thermometer agree with everybody else don't panic bad things happen with rash decisions probe or heater going bad
Replace your heater with a titanium heater and Inkbird controller. BRS sells a nice one & the inkbird will prevent a haywire heater from overheating your tank. Keep in mind that ambient air temp & other electrics such as power heads can warm a tank. Things happen but sounds like you caught it in time!
@Jaz187
1y
It’s now saying 86 degrees..
@Wes
1y
What's your ambient temperature in the house? Your tank is going to reach the same temperature as the ambient temperature, and probably higher, as lights, pumps, and anything electrical in the tank generate heat. Is the tank near a window that is letting in sunlight? Has the outside temperature bend warmer in the last few days. If you sure it's not the heater, to cool it down as mentioned above, put ice in zip lock bags and put in tank. You can also take the lid off of it has one and place a fan near the top of the tank, and let it blow across the water. This will help cool the tank with evaporating cooling.
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Temperature probe may be wonky if you unplugged it and it’s still going up? Try testing the temp with another probe?