Guest Mike and Linda Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 I have a glass top and was just curious if I should leave it closed all the time or leave it half open? What would be better for the fish. I do heat my tank. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member number20121 Posted December 17, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted December 17, 2010 I *think* partly open is better for a better gas exchange. Just make sure nothing and no one can get in the tank and if you heat it (why?) that you replace what evaporated, if it is more than the normal water changes would take care of. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Sakura Posted December 17, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted December 17, 2010 Half open is better for the fish. See this link for more info: http://goldfishconnection.com/articles/details.php?articleId=183&parentId=1 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mike and Linda Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 I heat so that the temp stays stable at 74 F. My temp in the room where the fish are goes from 66 to 71 on a daily basis. I don't have heat in that room. I read alot on here that the temp needs to be stable. I never use to use a heater. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mike and Linda Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 Thanks I read the article. I will leave it half open. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member number20121 Posted December 17, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted December 17, 2010 Oh ok! I thought you meant you are having the tank at a higher temperature. Sorry, I'm not awake yet. I'm doing the same thing as you, got the tank heater set to 72. Durrr. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mike and Linda Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 Would the half open hood apply also for Betta tank? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin koko Posted December 17, 2010 Admin Share Posted December 17, 2010 Yup the same thing for all fish tanks. Even when I had my SW tank I would make sure I had some big gaps in my hood so I could leave my lids down and let the gas exchange go out 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mike and Linda Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 I am glad you told us this. All our tanks have been covered very good. I removed all my plastic strips and opened my hood in the front of my glass top. Thanks again. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mike and Linda Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 I know that we need to leave our hoods 1/2 open to let the gas out. My question now is because i store fresh water with prime for water changes in a container and I keep my lid fully on it. Would that be ok for gasses or do I need to leave the hood off on my water storage container? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member blackteles Posted December 25, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted December 25, 2010 Mike if it's pure unused water conditioned with Prime I don't see that being a problem. It's when you add carbon dioxide and waste toxins to the water is when you need to have buildup of dangerous gases released. Gradual temperature changes won't stress your fish. Immediate temperature changes will shock them and will kill them. Your GF will be able to handle the gradual temp change in the room if you don't have a heater. My room temps get down to 60? while I'm gone during the week which is why I use a heater to keep mine at 72?-73?. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mike and Linda Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 Thanks for the water answer. I use a heater and keep my tanks about 75 F is that ok for Lionheads, Ranchus and fantails? My room temp goes from about 66 F at night to about 72 in the day. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member blackteles Posted December 25, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted December 25, 2010 Thanks for the water answer. I use a heater and keep my tanks about 75 F is that ok for Lionheads, Ranchus and fantails? My room temp goes from about 66 F at night to about 72 in the day. There are many different opinions about correct water temps for goldfish. As they are a very hardy fish they can tolerate a wide range of temps. The most widely recommended temps for GF are 68?-75?. I prefer 72?-74? for my telescopes. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mike and Linda Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 Thanks Merry Christmas. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member blackteles Posted December 25, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted December 25, 2010 And to you and yours, Mike! :)santa :)santa :)santa :)santa :)santa 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Jeana727 Posted January 1, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted January 1, 2011 My big tank has a glass top but there is plenty area in the back (where the filters are) for gas exchange. I leave the glass lids shut & have never had a problem! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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