Freshwater

In This Chapter
Chapter 26
Ten Scientific Fish Laws
Becoming aware of the way things sometimes happen with no warning
Figuring out what to do when these things happen
From time to time during your wonderful adventures as an aquarium hobbyist,
you may notice strange phenomena in and around your fish tanks
that cannot even be explained by modern science. Seasoned hobbyists learn
through experience that these strange occurrences actually have very simple
explanations. Here are some examples of those strange fish laws that plague
us all from time to time.
The Fish Law of Thermodynamics
The fish law of thermodynamics states that all heat in a house will flow
directly into your aquarium at all times. Window light will be absorbed by
your overheating tank immediately so that the remaining sections of your
house will convince the local astronomer that there is a black hole in the
neighborhood.
To take care of this problem, you need to make sure that your aquarium is
placed in an area that has plenty of air movement and a consistent room
temperature. Check to make sure your aquarium heater is functioning properly,
and do not set your aquarium up near doors or windows. Remember
that extreme temperature fluctuations can cause illness and death.