Michigan Cichlid Association

Pics and Video => Fish pics => Topic started by: Ron on July 06, 2012, 06:20:32 PM

Title: C. frontosa "Arctic"
Post by: Ron on July 06, 2012, 06:20:32 PM

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y62/RonARCF/IMG_1737.jpg)

I keep ice cubes in their tank to best simulate their native habitat.  ;)

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y62/RonARCF/IMG_1738.jpg)

On a serious note, just like my chicken post, curse this heat. I have no AC and the temperatures in the house keep hitting the mid to high 90s the last few days. This is my only display tank upstairs luckily - I've been alternating frozen jugs and ice cubes to provide them some relief. Fortunately the rest of my tanks are in the basement where it's easier to control the temperature.

Title: Re: C. frontosa "Arctic"
Post by: Marty on July 06, 2012, 07:50:44 PM

Ugh, no ac has got to suck.  Of course the $500 electric bill I'll get this month will suck equally as much.

Can't you get a window unit or portable one?

Title: Re: C. frontosa "Arctic"
Post by: Super Turtleman on July 06, 2012, 09:16:56 PM

I have no central AC either. Just ordered my second window unit today. The wife wants to put in central AC...so it'll probably happen.

Luckily I only have one tank in the real hot part of the house...my living room. The others are in cooler climes.

Title: Re: C. frontosa "Arctic"
Post by: Ron on July 06, 2012, 09:58:01 PM

I could get some window units, as I do have plenty of windows. It's that electric bill you mentioned - wouldn't be thrilled to see the cost. I do get a nice cross-breeze through the house and have shade to the SW and W, which helps for the hottest part of the day. The fish don't get to experience the cross-breeze though and I know they're stressed.

Maybe someday when I'm older I'll break down and get AC.