High Temperatures

[twanny]

well,
this is my first post here
after a couple of years ive decided to take on this hobby again.
well i d like to begin with a small 10 gall tank.
the biggest problem i remember having is the high temperatures we get in summer.
if i remember correctrly sometimes used to be 30-31 celcius.
is this really harmful for tropical fish? and are there any fish that can withstand well these temperatures? (im from malta)
also i intend to start with a couple of guppies. what other fish would you suggest to go with these?
thanks in advance

 

[michaelwgroves]

I'm not aware of any fish that would be happy in that temperature for long.

I would suggest choosing a spot in a dark corner out of sunlight, this is also a must for algae busting!
If you get a few rather hot days, turn out lights initially, then perform a few water changes with cold water, until temperature comes down, but do this slowly.
If you are consistently suffering with high temperature you will need to get a chiller, but they can be expensive.
Another alternative is getting a bigger tank as they are less susceptible to temperature swings.