Would it be safe for the fish if I place my aquarium (35 gal.) near my wood-burning fireplace?

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1. i would think that the extreme heat that the stove puts off would raise the tank temp too high.
2. Hell No unless you want boiled fish. the best place to put them would be away from heat and sunlight.Also algae will grow fast if the heat has changed.
3. Depends how close you wanna put it + how hot the water is going to get. What kinda fish do you have? Cold water fish (as the name suggests) likes their water to stay cold. If the heat does not change water temperature (for hot or cold water fish) & doesn't melt any part of the tank their shouldn't be a problem. The fish might even enjoy watching the flames :)
4. boiled fish is yummy!!!
5. if the purpose is to keep the tank warm, you would do better to place a light over it, the fireplace will give off to much heat, then not enough when the warmth is needed in the night. you need a steady source of heat. i have used the hood light on my 29 gallon in emergency til i could replace my heater...the fish had plenty of plants and rocks for shelter from the light, and they ate any algea, so it worked out ok.
6. only if you wanna make fish sticks!!! you will boil the water and kill them if you have fire lit!!!
7. Ummmm,bouillabaisse.
8. I have been doing aquariums for over ten years and have learned that the more stable the water, that includes the temperature, the better success you have with your fish. Tanks should not be kept near windows or any where there is a draft or temperature changes that occur in a short amount of time. Use your best judgment based on the fireplace being a built in the wall unit, older or newer unit, external unit, and how often it will be used. Good luck to you.
9. NEAR is not next to. Most people have to use heaters to keep the water warm enough. I think you were smart to ask this question, so you will be smart enough not to place it too close.
10. Only is the smoke doesn't seep into the tank, then yes.
11. yes if it doesnt damage your tank and if you have tropicals and the heater isnt good enough.
12. Only one person even came close to the reason you should NOT place an aquarium near a fireplace. The heat has very little to do with placement of an aquarium near a fireplace. Although, it could raise the temp of the tank somewhat. Many different woods give off many different kinds of fumes and smoke when they burn. If any of the wood has ever been sprayed with insecticide or garden chemicals those fumes could be deadly to your fish. Also, if you ever use those logs that clean out the creosote in your chimney, they could possibly send some fumes out that get absorbed into the water of your tank. Just the fact that water absorbs fumes and chemicals from the air is bad enough, but if you have an air pump, it will suck up the fumes and smoke and pump it right into your tank. Bottom line... better be safe than sorry. I would not chance it. If the reason you are doing it is heat for the tank, get your self a heater for the tank. A 150 watt heater only costs about $15. A small price to pay for peace of mind and safety of fish.
13. No, I don't think that would be safe.
14. Well, it depends on what kind of fireplace do you have and the position of where you putting the tank. If you have the typical built into the wall fireplace, it is possible to put an aquarium the the wall near it (but not necessarily RIGHT next to it). The fireplace will only radiate a certain angle and would not really affect areas such as the outer sides of the fireplace.
15. No if there heat reach there so it is not safe but you discuss with expert i am suggesting you about it ...so i am giving a url just go through it and send query for your problems .................
16. NO
17. Sure! Just fix him up with a little pair of sunglasses and some Hawaiian Tropic suntan lotion.