Problem with water temp./ room temp. Help please

[Beckwithbabe]

So I have 3 2.5 gal tanks all with heaters two have the same brand and one has a different brand. Befor I was able to to keep my tanks regulated at 75+ but now that it has begun to snow here they have all dropped to 70 or so. I could see one for my heaters going out but not all 3 at once and with the Christmas season coming up I don't have the money to up grade my heaters. So I was wondering what can I do to keep the water warm with out changing heaters. Also dad won't turn the furnace up so it would have to be something I could put on my room I was thinking about a floor heater? Any other suggestion would be helpful thank you in advance!!!!!!




-Liz

[gemsbok]

If the tanks are all in the same room you could try closing the door to keep heat in the room, and then placing a space heater near the tanks. If you don't have a space heater, try wrapping them in towels to keep the heat from seeping out of the tanks so fast. Also, make sure they aren't near a window.

[Beckwithbabe]

Thanks for the fast respond ! Ok so my bettas tanks are on a shelf, do it put the space heater on the shelf with them or on the ground? Does it matter where I place it in my room?

[jeanclaudeasher]

If your heaters are adjustable heaters then you might have to turn them up a little.......my bedroom rooms on the cooler side in winter so to keep my tanks at 75 I usually have to have the heater set for like 78. Wrapping a towel or blanket around the tanks will help, I crocheted a custom covering for my small critter keeper that I use as a hospital tank since the heater for that one doesn't work well.

[jeanclaudeasher]

Also I don't think putting the space heater on the shelf would be a good idea because some space heaters themselves get really hot, but heat travels up so putting it on the floor almost under the shelf should work.

[gemsbok]

Yes, I think it would be best to place the space heater under the shelf as opposed to on it. The tanks might get too hot otherwise.