Trop fish tank - heater blown - shop open? HELP!

JodieWodie · Reflective Banana Joined: 22 Jul 2004 Karma :

Hi all

I have just managed to blow a heater in one of my fish tanks, (I am a stupid cow, plugged it back in by accident, then... pop)
Fug

Does anyone know of a shop open today???
I know, New Years Day Shocked

Fuggin hell

Please help Exclamation

Thanks all in advance Karma

Edit, sorry >> Nuneaton / Coventry way
Thanks

Jo x
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Skudd · Super Spammer Joined: 01 Oct 2006 Karma :

Turn the iron on full with steam and lob it in the tank..........That should keep the buggers warm.
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Skudd · Super Spammer Joined: 01 Oct 2006 Karma :

I don't honestly know about tropical fish but how warm does the water need to be? Couldn't leaving your heating on and letting the water stay at room temp help for the next 24 hours?
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JodieWodie · Reflective Banana Joined: 22 Jul 2004 Karma :

Thanks...
I keep mine about 26 deg

I think I will hoick the heating up and put a duvet on top of the tank.
Can't find anywhere open. Not suprising really. Doh Rolling Eyes

J x
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panrider_uk · World Chat Champion Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Karma :

Keep topping up the tank with warm water.

If you've more than one tank you could share a heater between two tanks - just swap it over every hour or so.

The water will retain the heat for quite a while if its not too small.

Mark
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Louise · World Chat Champion Joined: 22 May 2006 Karma :

Im sure your fish will be ok for a day. I have some tropical here that went without a heater for 5 days and were all ok.

JodieWodie · Reflective Banana Joined: 22 Jul 2004 Karma :

Thanks v much...
I have made sure water is nice n warm for them, hoicked heating up and put pillows on top of tank over any gaps... that should do

Will take your advice and top up with warm water later on tonight

Many thanks

J x
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NickD · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Aug 2004 Karma :

Try these guys. The Mrs has had a lot of help from them with her aquarium, and they have an'emergencies' forum. Tell 'em what you keep and the problem and they'll give you the prognosis. Very Happy

https://www.fishkeeping.co.uk/modules/newbb/
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owdamer · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 Oct 2004 Karma :

You need one of these. Very Happy

https://www.cookware-online.co.uk/ishop/images/930/cuprinox_fish_kettle.jpg

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shaun_04 · Brolly Dolly Joined: 06 Aug 2005 Karma :

Get an empty pop bottle and fill it with warm water, then stick that in the tank.