Question · Q-00003

How do you keep an aquarium cool in a small, hot flat?

I have a 60 litre tank in a 28 m² flat in Bangkok. The filter hum is fine but the room gets warm and I worry about the temperature swings.

How do people in hot climates and small flats handle this?

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HongThailand
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Hi Ploy, I’d start by checking the water temperature with an aquarium thermometer at different times of day. The room may feel hot, but the reading will tell you what is happening in the tank. Which fish do you keep, and how warm does the water get? Their needs will affect what’s best. Keeping the tank out of direct sunlight may help, and if the water is getting too warm for your fish, an aquarium specialist could advise whether a fan or chiller would suit your setup. I’d avoid trying to cool it suddenly.

Question · Q-00003

I have a 60 litre tank in a 28 m² flat in Bangkok. The filter hum is fine but the room gets warm and I worry about the temperature swings.

How do people in hot climates and small flats handle this?

HongThailand
Translate into
Hi Ploy, I’d start by checking the water temperature with an aquarium thermometer at different times of day. The room may feel hot, but the reading will tell you what is happening in the tank. Which fish do you keep, and how warm does the water get? Their needs will affect what’s best. Keeping the tank out of direct sunlight may help, and if the water is getting too warm for your fish, an aquarium specialist could advise whether a fan or chiller would suit your setup. I’d avoid trying to cool it suddenly.