How do I increase the temperature of the water my betta fish is in?

Question

With what type of super basic equipment? Now that the season is preparing to dive into the winter season, the temperature in my house is starting to drop a lot, and I'm not sure if the betta can handle it. Where I live (California), the temperature is currently about 53°F, but it can drop down to 30° in the most extreme situations. I have already moved the betta onto the 2nd level of my home since it is warmer upstairs.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

No. As tropical fish, they desire their water to stay a persevering with seventy 8-80 two levels. The lamps won't do something in terms of heating the tank, if something, the temperature fluctuations from the lamps will in easy terms rigidity your fish out extra. you like a competent aquarium heater. additionally, if what I observed on google is right, that feels like a horribly small tank for any fish. the shown fact that i could no longer locate an quantity, in gallons, that it could carry is acceptable to. Edit: a million.5 gallons? plenty too small for a betta. What a waste of $20.

Answer 3

I'm facing the same problem. All those cutesy little betta tanks don't have heaters and are too small to put one in.
I have mine in a gallon size one, but the smallest heater I can find is for a 2 gallon.
Lights don't warm the water enough, and there really is nothing else to use.
I'm just gonna buy a 2 gallon tank and buy a heater.

Answer 4

bettas prefer temps of 75-82 degrees. The larger tank the betta is in the better, bigger tanks hold heat better, smaller tanks lose heat FAST. A standard aquarium heater in a tank should suffice. If the betta is in a bowl - good luck- it is nearly impossible to keep fish bowl water warm enough to keep them healthy.

Answer 5

Get a tank heater. They're really inexpensive, and you can pick one up at any pet store, or even at Wal-Mart. Just for future reference, betas should be kept in water that is around 70 degree F.

Answer 6

Depending on the size of the tank (and the ambient tempurature of your home) you might be able to get away without having to get a heater.

Really we'd need to know the size of your Betta's tank. Betta's can survive in temps raning from 62-75° F.

Answer 7

You might want to consider getting a small set up that has a mini style heater for it as well as the mini filter.

I'm not positive but I think the Mini Bows have both filter and heater, if not, look for one of the small heaters but don't be cheap, make sure it has adjustments for temp setting! :)

Answer 8

I really wouldn't worry too much about it. Beta's live in mudpuddles in their natural "wild" state, and are flown to the US in tiny plastic bags covered in just enough water to keep them wet. (Beta's can breathe air). If you're truly concerned, placing a light bulb near the tank should be enough heat. If the Beta starts acting sluggish and your home is below 50 deg. then just get the Beta near a light and let it warm up. Their cold blooded so they go into hibernation when they get too cold. Just warm it gradually.

Answer 9

If you have a 2.5+ gallon bowl/tank you can get a heater. Otherwise you could try one of those reptile heating pads.

Answer 10

You should have a tank heater in you aquarium

Answer 11

i live in mass where it gets alot colder than cali and i dont have a heater for my beta and he has lived almost two years. your fish should be fine.