Heating

Question 1

Are fish ectothermic or endothermic

Answer 1

They are ectothermic

Question 2

What happens to the fish if there is a sudden change in temperature

Answer 2

It can cause stress and lead to diseases

Question 3

How can temperature be maintained

Answer 3

By using a water heater

Question 4

How is the water heater controlled

Answer 4

Controlled thermostatically

Question 5

Where should heaters be placed

Answer 5

Should be placed in a good water flow to ensure the entire tank or aquarium is heated and not just the intermediate areas

Question 6

How often should an aquarium thermometers be checked

Answer 6

Several times a day. Or ensure correct temp range for the tank is met

Question 7

What temperature should Cold Water fish be kept in

Answer 7

20 degrees
- heaters are not needed usually

Question 8

What temp should the tropical fish tanks be at

Answer 8

24-27 degrees.
- sudden temp changes should be avoided

Question 9

What temp should temperate fish be kept at

Question 10

What are the 2 basic types of heaters

Answer 10

Submersible and electronic

Question 11

What’s so good about submersible heaters

Answer 11

• you can place them in the tank and they are easy enough to hide
• have a tough construction
• easy adjust dial
• easy read temperature setting
• safe, high impact
• ## fresh and saltwater aqarium use

Question 12

What is an aqua clear submersible heater

Answer 12

• known as premium
• computer calibrated thermostat
• ceramic heater core for even more efficient heat distribution
• slim line boron silicate heater tube for impact resistance

Question 13

What is a fluval tropic heater

Answer 13

Quality heater that are capable of delivering accurate, responsive, safe and reliable heating for fresh and saltwater aquariums
- calibrated control
- electronic operational system with no mechanical components that can wear and become less accurate over time