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Return To Aquariums Article Archive   Search the Article Archives Why do my TROPICAL fish need aquarium CHILLERS?! By J Gillard The fact is that even tropical fish need cool water to swim in and there is a good reason for that. In the wild they would hide in marine plants and find the shadier parts of the reefs in order to rest. However, in many tanks this does not provide the same comfort. Hot water will not hold oxygen as well as cool water. That is a fact. Less oxygen in the water can lead to your fish becoming lethargic, ill and eventually even dying. This is why aquarium chillers are so often thought of as essential products for fish owners. So how do you know if you are one of the people that need an aquarium chiller? Well the ideal temperature for a fish only aquarium is between 76 and 82 degrees Fahrenheit. Dip a thermometer in if you arent sure and check your aquariums temperature. Be sure to do this in the middle of summer too to make sure that your fish are not overheating and are getting enough oxygen. This is especially important for those of you in the southern states. If you need to run aquarium lights for 12 hours a day then it is likely that your aquarium might get too hot and you may have no choice but to buy a chiller. Do NOT unplug your aquarium heater, even if the tank is too hot. Any aquarium heater that s working properly will shut off when the tank is at the right temperature. Unplugging would cause it to become far too cold during the night. If at any time of the year your aquarium is becoming warmer than that then for the sake of your fishs welfare you need to consider buying a chiller. Air conditioning alone will rarely do the job and to allow your tank to become too hot would be cruel to your fish. Also, if you are keeping a live reef aquarium or any tank invertebrates then you NEED a chiller in order to ensure that they are safe and healthy. These tanks heat up far quicker than any other type. These are the basic reasons for buying an Aquarium Chiller and I hope I have advised you well on what to do. If you do choose to buy one then I personally recommend buying a high quality one at a decent price from this website: http://www.desertcoralaquatics.com About the Author: Feel free to distribute and host this article wherever you please and free of charge as long as none of its content is changed. For more infromation about search engine optimization please visit:HERE keywords: Aquariums | Fish Tank | Aquarium Fish Aquarium For Sale

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