Hi there,
i recently set up a tank (28litre) and was advised by many to get a 25w heater. bought one that seemed to have mostly good reviews. Waited till tank was about 24/25 and got some fish yesterday, 3 guppies for now.
woke up this morning and the thermometer reads 23.5 degrees... tested it out over heat etc and definitely works so it is the heater.
turned the heater up to max while out and works for sure, but when put back down to 26/7 it does not seem to heat? not sure what to do and worried how long the fish can survive in slightly lower temperatures. the room is not cold.
If i have to get a new one, whats the procedure for switching them so the fish dont get too cold etc, do i take od one out and put new one in and hope that gets up to temperature quickly?
any help would be appreciated.
i recently set up a tank (28litre) and was advised by many to get a 25w heater. bought one that seemed to have mostly good reviews. Waited till tank was about 24/25 and got some fish yesterday, 3 guppies for now.
woke up this morning and the thermometer reads 23.5 degrees... tested it out over heat etc and definitely works so it is the heater.
turned the heater up to max while out and works for sure, but when put back down to 26/7 it does not seem to heat? not sure what to do and worried how long the fish can survive in slightly lower temperatures. the room is not cold.
If i have to get a new one, whats the procedure for switching them so the fish dont get too cold etc, do i take od one out and put new one in and hope that gets up to temperature quickly?
any help would be appreciated.