[AquaticLife] Turning the heat DOWN
It is interesting that your guppies were dying at 30C. The temperature range they can live in goes up into the 90’s F. You do not mention the size of your tank(s), so it is difficult to determine the best course of action for you. A chiller has been mentioned already, but they can be expensive purchase and to run.
A fan blowing across the surface of the water can induce some evaporative cooling, but then you would need to add water every day to keep the water level up. Floating ice in the tank can help, but then you would need to ensure a steady supply of ice.
One thing that can work very well is to build your own “poor man’s” chiller. To do so, you would need a small dorm refrigerator, a good length of aquarium tubing, a small water pump, and some sealant. Google “DIY chiller” (with the quotes) for articles on how to make your own chiller.
\Steve//
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