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08-18-2007, 11:54 PM
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 Help! Heater stuck! I set up my new 12 gallon Aquapod last night. My heater is a new 100 watt Hydor Theo. Live sand and (well-cured) rock and a few snails were added. This evening, I noticed the temp was 93! It's probably been at this temp at least 10 hours. Are the live rock, coraline algae, and organisms in the sand now dead? I need some good, quick advice, please!   |
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08-19-2007, 12:03 AM
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| Re: Help! Heater stuck! Unplug the heater, open the tank up, get a fan to point at the surface and let the temp get down. You should be okay, glad you didn't add any fish yet!
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08-19-2007, 12:03 AM
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| Re: Help! Heater stuck! Obviously unplug the heater. If you want to do a 10-20% water change to bring the temps down a few degrees then go for it but I wouldnt try and lower it to say 82-84 degrees (safe zone) all at once. Be patient and see what tomorrow brings. You might be alright. Good luck and keep us posted! |
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08-19-2007, 12:31 AM
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| Re: Help! Heater stuck! Do what Ryan and Jim suggested. I also suggest only using a 50 watt heater from here on out. If it were to do what the 100 watter did, it'll take longer to get it that hot... |
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08-19-2007, 12:41 AM
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| Re: Help! Heater stuck! you may also want to consider getting a plastic baggy and put some ice cubes in there and seal hte bag. then let the sealed bag float on top of the water.
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