Heaters
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I know in most areas its starting to warm up so you may think this post is irrelevant. However I wanted to share my experiences with my Betta and the heater. With my first Betta being purchased in October and I live in a colder state I was worried. My friend who originally got me into Betta’s told me how they didn’t move much and looked unhappy when cold. So I started my search for a heater. There are many on the market depending on the size of your tank. I have a 1 gallon tank with only my Betta in it so I wanted a smaller warmer. At first prices were quite expensive, and bulky and I was worried. But I finally found a small under gravel heater at Petco for $15. It was the perfect size for the small tank.Both fishes have enjoyed the warmer water, but now I have to remember to unplug it when it gets warmer. But it was a good investment. And it kept my fish happier.
Make sure to get one that is for your size tank. My mother in law has a horror story of purchasing a bigger heater. She put it in the tank for a bit, but fell asleep. Unfortunately she awoke to cooked fish, so please be careful!
April 19th, 2008 at 7:31 am
How about getting the right size tank for you Betta. They need atleast 3 gallons each to flourish in the aquarium.
April 19th, 2008 at 5:41 pm
Considering Betta’s originally lived in rice paddies in small puddles of water anything is a upgrade. I am against the small Betta habitats they sell at the store and have a gallon tank all for my Betta. I’ve heard varying opinions on the size of their tank, and I think its up to you and what you are comfortable with.