Eclipse System 3/System 6 and heater?

Question

Right now, I have one female betta and I'm trying to find the right aquarium for her. I need something on the smaller side (no more than 6 gallons) and I'd prefer to buy an aquarium kit since I'm not very knowlegable yet.

I've looked at the Eclipse System 3 and also System 6 and I like both, but neither include a heater. I realize I could just buy one seperatly, but is it possible to put it in since they already include the hood, specifically for that tank?

Also, is the flow rate for each tank suitable for bettas (3 gallon=35 GPH and 6 gallon=75 GPH)? I know they don't like a lot of water movement. Eventually I think I will add a few more fish (depending on which size I get) but right now my concern is that it is good for my betta.

If you have any other suggestions I would love to hear them =)

System 3:
http://www.petsmart.com/global/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524441776985&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302030099&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=2534374302023693&bmUID=1187845806450&itemNo=1&In=Fish&N=2030102+4294966886&Ne=187

System 6:
http://www.petsmart.com/global/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524441777094&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302030099&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=2534374302023693&bmUID=1187845806476&itemNo=2&In=Fish&N=2030102+4294966886&Ne=187

Answer 1

Unfortunately these tanks don't come with a heater, but they're not that expensive, i bought mine for $15 at petsmart
Just be sure that it is a submursible one, where you can adjust the temperature yourself, the preset ones are crap

Personally I would go with the 6 gallon tank, it has more room for live plants as well as some fish like 4 neons or so and some ghost shrimp

The flow rate of the filter is absolutely fine, it's not strong at all


Hope that helps
Good luck


EB

Answer 2

I think these tanks are made with plastic and a heater might cook the plastic up. Try it first with a heater for a 6 gallon tank but without the fish.

Answer 3

Personaly I wouldn't put them in anything less then a 15gal. I have bread betas. So yes I have put them in temp bowls becouse room didn't permit any other options, however; I got them happy homes ASAP when they became of age.