RochelleMay Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 Hey guys, Yesterday I did a water change and clean up of my whole tank, floor around it moved out the couch from in front of it, and when I moved the couch back I didn't notice that the cord was stuck around the leg and had pulled it out of the wall. So since yesterday at about 1pm My community tank has been without a heater. However the temperature didn't drop enough to notice yesterday it was only this monring that I saw it was 16Degrees. I now have currently got it back to 20. I have put in a couple bottles of warm water to float and did a water change with the hose going out while I was bucketing in water but slowly increasing the temperature every 2 buckets. So far No fish have died (touch Wood) But my discus are slow and lethargic which is expected. Is there anything else I can do to reduce their stress? Oh I so hope that none of them die itll be a miracle but so far so good. Especially for my discus when their used to 28. The Synos and 2 Lace Gouramis have been through all my tank ups and downs so I think they are pretty hardy. ARGh such a stupid thing to like not double check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 cover the tank with a blanket. that should reduce the stress for the discus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RochelleMay Posted May 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 Oh ok. Im heading out to uni but I have closed all the blinds and turned off their lights Won't be home until late. So the dark should help. Oh Im going to be worrying all day. The temp is at 23 now so its gradually increasing hopefully up hill form here Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 I wouldn't worry too much, I've had one of my tanks inside unplugged for 2 weeks mid winter and when I noticed it was at 16 after a couple warm days. No losses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supasi Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 Its more the sudden temperature changes that will cause the problems. Bring temp back slowly and all should be ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RochelleMay Posted May 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 All is well, All fish are going good. Theyve been in the dark all day and temp is back to normal. I think I paniced more cause of the discus cause they are very tempermental with temps and 3 of them are Are just new to the tank so were already adjusting to the tank and then this happens. But thankfully I looked at it this morning and will never ever do that again!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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