How To Keep Your Fish Warm And Safe In Your Freshwater Aquarium

(max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Aquarium heater-57f581fd5f9b587c35c7a68e. jpg) The temperature of your aquarium is an important factor in the comfort and well-being of your fish. Unlike humans and other mammals, fish do not produce their own body heat.

There are four basic types of aquarium heaters: immersible heaters, submersible heat, substrates heaters and filter heaters.

Many fish that need heated water for optimal health (such as the Betta) are kept in small tanks or fishbowls. It can be quite a challenge to heat properly. Here are some simple guidelines for proper placement. Heater breakage is a common problem in aquariums.

Heating challenges can also occur during the summer when water temperature rises too high.

Sometimes turning off the heat isn't enough to avoid dangerously high water temperatures. Steps must be taken to keep your fish warm in winter. Freshwater Aquarium Basics . For more information on swimming in fresh water, visit Freshwateraquarium.

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