Am I harming my betta's because they are NOT in a "heated" aquarium?
2007-02-17 15:01:02 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
just a side not to Kev, in Thailand the water temp is around 80°F, which most houses would need a heater to achieve.
2007-02-17 15:14:17 · answer #1 · answered by Kylie Anne 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The betta did not evolve to living in small puddles. It's impossible. How did the betta get there and how would the fry get to other puddles? They live in streams. Maybe sometimes some get trapped in ponds or pubbles but it's a myth and this has lead to people confining them to little jars. Just because they can live in puddles, doesn't mean they do. It really depends on the temperature of your room. If you have other tropical fish in the tank and they've been doing fine, you'd probably not be harming the betta. But it is best to buy an aquarium thermometer (they're not expensive) and find out the water temperature and work from there. Bettas really prefer warm water.
2007-02-17 15:23:34 · answer #2 · answered by aken 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The betta did no longer evolve to residing in small puddles. that's impossible. How did the betta get there and how would the fry get to different puddles? They stay in streams. perchance particularly situations some get trapped in ponds or pubbles even though it relatively is a fantasy and this has bring about human beings confining them to little jars. purely through fact they are in a position to stay in puddles, does not advise they do. It relatively relies upon on the temperature of your room. in case you have different tropical fish interior the tank and that they've been doing superb, you will possibly no longer be harming the betta. even though it relatively is ultimate to purchase an aquarium thermometer (they are no longer high priced) and locate out the water temperature and artwork from there. Bettas relatively choose heat water.
2016-10-15 22:03:33 · answer #3 · answered by ramayo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From my experience you do not have to keep a Betta in a tank with heated water for them to live. However, simply living is not thriving. If they have warmer water (not over say 82F), well balanced water levels and a larger tank they will have better health. However my friend has had her Betta for 3 years in her bathroom in a fish bowl. Her bathroom is probably one of the warmest rooms in the house. You can get a stick on thermometer for a couple dollars to monitor your water. How well do we do when its cold out and the air is gross...
2007-02-17 16:13:16 · answer #4 · answered by Kim 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. As long as the water is room temperature they are fine. To make sure it stays the right temperature you can put a lamp(not a lava lamp) beside the tank.
To the person below.
1.Yes, some betta's DO live in small puddles. This is why they evolved to breath in AIR.
2. Most where bred here in the U.S. and are used to living in small areas of water.
3.Betta's CAN get get over heated.
4.A thermometer is not necessary and is just a waste of time. Betta's can stand room temperature.
You really REALLY need to check your source because it seems to me you do not know what you are talking about.
2007-02-17 15:21:50 · answer #5 · answered by southern black chick 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Not at all. I have 6 Betta's, they each live in a about a 1/2 gallon container. None are heated, they are just at room temp. in my bedroom. I do keep my bedroom at about 72 degrees. Most of my Betta's I have had for over a year. They are seem very happy and routinely blow bubble nests.
2007-02-17 15:11:52 · answer #6 · answered by Horsecrazy 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
No they only need 70 degrees, they will be fine if your home is heated normally.Just checked out this site, Fighting Fish (Betta Splendens)A profile of the Siamese Fighting Fish (Betta Splendens), ... These countries are tropical, which means the water temperature is quite warm - often reaching ...
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2007-02-17 15:09:09 · answer #7 · answered by Faerie loue 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
As so many others have said, as long as the temperature is in the low 70's it's warm enough without a heater.
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2007-02-17 15:19:19 · answer #8 · answered by magicman116 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
how warm is your room? i don't heat them but i live in florida and my room with fish is usually over 72 degrees. they prefer over 75. in general the warmer your betta is the less succeptable to disease he is. you aren't hurting him but he could get sick easier.
2007-02-17 15:07:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
not really. Betta's evolved living in small puddles of water in Thailand
2007-02-17 15:04:44 · answer #10 · answered by Kev 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋