sasaki@harvard.ARPA (Marty Sasaki) (07/15/85)
Fish keepers should also beware of the heat as well. I've lost lots
of salt-water fish when the temperature got above 90 in the tank.
Prolong high temperature has also killed some of the aquarium plants
(I'm not entirely sure about this, but the pet store guy thinks it is
true).
My goldfish get very uncomfortable (at least they seem uncomfortable)
when the temperature goes much about 80.
There is also some problem with the water supply. When it gets hot
and the sun beats down on reservoirs, the algae growth usually goes
up. The water guys then add chlorine, and sometimes ammonia to the
water to kill the algae and other nasties. Expect to see an increase
in chlorine and chloramines in your water. You should treat this water
before adding it to your tanks.
I've been contemplating getting an air conditioner for the really hot
days when the days are in the 90's and the nights are in the 80's.
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