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	How can my Betta beat the heat?
Desdinova Hobbyist Posts: 56 Kudos: 98 Votes: 2 Registered: 23-Aug-2004	i have a male betta in a 2.5g minibow tank, with filter(set on low so there is very little water agitation) and a 15w light in the hood. The tank is in my son's room on the second floor of our house. This floor stays about five degrees warmer than the rest of the house. I bought those little thermometers you stick on the outside of the tank. The readings are consistently maxed at 85f/30c. First is this too warm for a male betta. Second, if so then do you think a lower wattage bulb will make a difference(at night it drops to a safer 25c)? Finally, I can move the tank to the basement where I have my other bettas, I know the temp will stay within range there. However, my son really loves the fish and likes it in his room. One additional note, he appears very happy and is very active. [span class="edited"][Edited by Desdinova 2004-08-27 19:47][/span] [span class="edited"][Edited by Desdinova 2004-08-27 19:48][/span]
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:47
JTF Enthusiast Posts: 245 Registered: 16-May-2004	I have a one gallon and the hood light does effect the water temp to around 80-81 from 78-79 at night. Bettas require a stable, warm tank temperature between 76-82 degrees Fahrenheit. This temperature should not vary more than a degree or two from night to day. It is important to keep your betta warm enough; otherwise you may find that your betta becomes lethargic and e to illness. As long as your in that range you should be fine.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:47
Callatya Moderator The girl's got crabs! Posts: 9662 Kudos: 5261 Registered: 16-Sep-2001	does lifting the feeding lid or turning the light off during the day make a difference? agitating the water would make a difference, but bettas dont much like that. And to retain heat at night, insulate the tank a bit at the back if you can. For animals, the entire universe has been neatly divided into things to (a) mate with, (b) eat, (c) run away from, and (d) rocks. - Terry Pratchett
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:47
Desdinova Hobbyist Posts: 56 Kudos: 98 Votes: 2 Registered: 23-Aug-2004	I have tried turning the light off, that seems to help the temp. But, he (Bolt)seems to prefer the light on. He seems more active and happier with it on. The higher temp doesnt seem to bother them, it just worries me. right noe the temp at night is perfect, right around 23, maybe 24c. But, I'll remember the insulation trick come a few months. thanks, -greg
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:47


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