Moving Alphie...?

[jasminekiddell]

Hey All.
Alphies been a bit off lately, and i've been wondering why and i put my hand in his tank water to get a dead leaf out and its cold the water, checked the thermometer and its on 69 which i realize is pretty low (Also he has no visable signs of illness). The heat mat obviously isn't giving off a steady heat. At christmas I get my new Juwel rio 125l tank which comes with a 100w heater, which i can use for the girls tank then give Alphie there 25w heater, I think the best thing is to move alphie over to the girls tank until i get the new tnak on the 25th so i can move the heater out and sort all tanks out.
I think putting him in a breeding trap wouldn't be very fair, what do you suggest?
I could try find something then divide a section off for him but i can't go out today to the pet stores or anywhere as mums working and my house is quite far out from shops.
The girls tank is at a steady 79 and has been for a while.
Any ideas appreciated.
(Also no point ordering another heater when i'll be getting one in 12 days)
Also, what household thing, or material can i use a temporary divider?
Thankyou.

 

[finalfantay85]

Ok I have no idea if this works at all or even if it's a good idea but when the heater on my dad's tank broke and I went to buy him a new one the guy in the LFS said that you could use a drinks bottle filled with warm water as a temporary source of heat to stop the tank getting too cold.

I have no idea as to if it would be a good idea or even feasible tho. See what one of the more experienced members says about it

 

[Assaye]

I'd use a breeding trap, tbh. You know they are definitely safe, they are small but get good water flow (which a sealed container wouldn't) and you can out them near the surface.

It is a small space but but he needs to be warm. It's only until Christmas.

 

[jasminekiddell]

Thanks Will move him over shortly, the tep in that tank keeps rising and them dropping quite fast Just hope he won't get stressed with all the female swimming by.