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However a unsuitable temperature over a long period of time can cause the animal serious problems. | However a unsuitable temperature over a long period of time can cause the animal serious problems. | ||
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==High Temperature== | ==High Temperature== | ||
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*Aerate the water to increase oxygen content. | *Aerate the water to increase oxygen content. | ||
*Add a chiller device to lower the temperature. | *Add a chiller device to lower the temperature. | ||
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+ | ==Low Temperature== | ||
+ | The animal becomes lethargic and stops moving, it may rest on the bottom. At very low temperatures brain and body functions will slow until the animal slips into a coma or ceases. It will no longer be able to control its movement and may look like it is dead as it simply floats along with the current. | ||
+ | If left for more than a few minutes it will die from lack of oxygen. | ||
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+ | *If the animal is kept at its lower end of its temperature band then its growth will be slower and its immune system may be impaired. | ||
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+ | ===Cause=== | ||
+ | *Heater has stopped working | ||
+ | *Water change with cold water | ||
+ | *Room temperature has dropped | ||
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+ | ===Remedy=== | ||
+ | Increase the water temperature to at least {{C|18}} and then slowly increase the temperature to prevent further [[Temperature_Diseases#Temperature_shock|temperature shock]]. | ||
==Prevention== | ==Prevention== | ||
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Other causes can be water changes with too cold or too hot water. Whilst different species have different tolerances to shock, it is best to keep sudden temperature shifts within 5°C (8°F) degrees if at all possible. | Other causes can be water changes with too cold or too hot water. Whilst different species have different tolerances to shock, it is best to keep sudden temperature shifts within 5°C (8°F) degrees if at all possible. | ||
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[[Category:Diseases]] | [[Category:Diseases]] | ||
[[Category:Glossary]] | [[Category:Glossary]] |