Temperature

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  1. fielding12

    fielding12 Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I have a VISI-Therm thermometer and heater. As I cycle my tank (waiting for ammonia peak), I haven't changed the temperature. Today I put the VISI-Therm into the tank just to have the readings.

    My question is about electricity and water. Do you unplug the thermometer before reaching into the tank water? I understand that it isn't electrocuting the fish or coral (so logically it would be ok)...still water and electricity make me really nervous.

    Is there a procedure that I should know?
     
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  2. glampka

    glampka Coral Banded Shrimp

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    It's only a problem if you have a short somewhere. You should have heaters, pumps, etc plugged into a GFCI.
     
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  3. fielding12

    fielding12 Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Thanks. I'll visit a home supply store tomorrow and get a portable GFCI.
     
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  4. tatted4ever

    tatted4ever Clown Trigger

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    I dont and its scaring me :-[
     
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