Comments on: Cold Water Aquariums http://blogs.thatpetplace.com/thatfishblog/2008/05/16/cold-water-aquariums/ That Fish Blog is the source for aquarium advice, information and interaction with the experts at That Fish Place Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:07:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: marinebioblog http://blogs.thatpetplace.com/thatfishblog/2008/05/16/cold-water-aquariums/comment-page-1/#comment-305 marinebioblog Wed, 03 Dec 2008 13:33:18 +0000 http://blogs.thatpetplace.com/thatfishblog/?p=62#comment-305 Hello, Frank Indiviglio here. Thanks for your interest in our blog. There are double-pane aquariums available, and also plastic sided glass trout holding tanks, but all are quite expensive. The trout holding tanks I’ve used (Living stream) kept water at 50 F in a zoo animal holding room with an ambient of 75-78…the tank itself was suitable for salt water, but I don’t recall if the motor was (I used it for trout), and I’m not sure if this is a less expensive option than a custom made double-paned aquarium. As far as modifying your tank is concerned, a glazier can cut whatever size you would need, but I’m not sure if that would suffice. A stronger chiller would, as you suggest, most likely be the safest option. Available models vary greatly…it would be important for you to speak with a knowledgeable person on the staff of the company in question, and provide details re variations in your room ambient, etc., when making your decision. That Fish Place does not normally stock a 1HP model, but will special order one if you'd like …be in touch if we can help in this regard. When you have a moment, please also let me know what species you keep. Best regards, Frank Indiviglio Hello,

Frank Indiviglio here. Thanks for your interest in our blog.

There are double-pane aquariums available, and also plastic sided glass trout holding tanks, but all are quite expensive. The trout holding tanks I’ve used (Living stream) kept water at 50 F in a zoo animal holding room with an ambient of 75-78…the tank itself was suitable for salt water, but I don’t recall if the motor was (I used it for trout), and I’m not sure if this is a less expensive option than a custom made double-paned aquarium.

As far as modifying your tank is concerned, a glazier can cut whatever size you would need, but I’m not sure if that would suffice. A stronger chiller would, as you suggest, most likely be the safest option. Available models vary greatly…it would be important for you to speak with a knowledgeable person on the staff of the company in question, and provide details re variations in your room ambient, etc., when making your decision. That Fish Place does not normally stock a 1HP model, but will special order one if you’d like …be in touch if we can help in this regard.

When you have a moment, please also let me know what species you keep.

Best regards, Frank Indiviglio

]]> By: pan-d-man http://blogs.thatpetplace.com/thatfishblog/2008/05/16/cold-water-aquariums/comment-page-1/#comment-292 pan-d-man Tue, 02 Dec 2008 02:20:26 +0000 http://blogs.thatpetplace.com/thatfishblog/?p=62#comment-292 I have succesfully kept a Pacific NW aquarium for about a year now. I live in this area so this make it easy to try out different species and rock formations, plants etc. I get my water straight from the ocean with no pre-filtering or treatment. My biggest challenge is keeping the water at the target of 50 degrees F. I have a 3/4 hp chiller that works 75% of the day. I have partially insulated the unexposed sides of the 80 gallon aquarium but it still gets warm quick. The only thing I can think to do is add a layer of glass to create a "thermal-pane" affect. Are these available pre-made? Maybe I just need a 1 hp chiller. I thought I was going bigger than needed but this is not so. There seems to be a shortage of info on the web and in written publications. Any input would be great... I have succesfully kept a Pacific NW aquarium for about a year now. I live in this area so this make it easy to try out different species and rock formations, plants etc. I get my water straight from the ocean with no pre-filtering or treatment. My biggest challenge is keeping the water at the target of 50 degrees F. I have a 3/4 hp chiller that works 75% of the day. I have partially insulated the unexposed sides of the 80 gallon aquarium but it still gets warm quick. The only thing I can think to do is add a layer of glass to create a “thermal-pane” affect. Are these available pre-made? Maybe I just need a 1 hp chiller. I thought I was going bigger than needed but this is not so. There seems to be a shortage of info on the web and in written publications. Any input would be great…

]]> By: Fish for the Cold Water Aquarium – the Oriental Weatherfish Misgurnus anguillicaudatus & the European Weatherfish Misgurnus fossilis : That Fish Blog http://blogs.thatpetplace.com/thatfishblog/2008/05/16/cold-water-aquariums/comment-page-1/#comment-45 Fish for the Cold Water Aquarium – the Oriental Weatherfish Misgurnus anguillicaudatus & the European Weatherfish Misgurnus fossilis : That Fish Blog Tue, 08 Jul 2008 17:45:31 +0000 http://blogs.thatpetplace.com/thatfishblog/?p=62#comment-45 [...] fossilis Please welcome back Frank Indiviglio for another article. During our last discussion of cold water aquariums, we looked at 2 interesting marine species, the oyster toadfish and the Atlantic spider crab. Today [...] [...] fossilis Please welcome back Frank Indiviglio for another article. During our last discussion of cold water aquariums, we looked at 2 interesting marine species, the oyster toadfish and the Atlantic spider crab. Today [...]

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