betta fish home advice

[jackster911]

I have some tetra aqua conditioner plus. and its like 71 degrees in my room so i guess thats temp of water too, sometimes my room is 69-72

[teeneythebetta]

Originally Posted by jackster911

I have some tetra aqua conditioner plus. and its like 71 degrees in my room so i guess thats temp of water too, sometimes my room is 69-72

That's way too cold. I suggest you get an adjustable heater, 10-25 watts.
The minimum temp is 75. But they thrive in 78-80 degrees.

Too cold of water is both uncomfortable and makes them more prone to illness & disease- which is life threatening.

[jackster911]

how long does the water need to set before i get the betta? i was gonna get it tomorrow i jsut set it up. so itd be like 16 hours or so

[jackster911]

can you post me a link for a heater i can get from petsmart for my 1 galleon tank. i have this tank


http://www.petsmart.com/product/inde...26amp%3B+Bowls

[teeneythebetta]

I don't have personal experience with heaters small
Enough for your tank but I've heard good things about fluval and elite heaters. Make sure the heater you buy is adjustable, has thermostat and is between 10-25 watts.

[jackster911]

this good ?
http://www.petsmart.com/product/inde...uctId=12315584

[jackster911]

it doesnt look adjustable but review said its 79-81 for three months and works great

[teeneythebetta]

Originally Posted by jackster911

it doesnt look adjustable but review said its 79-81 for three months and works great

If it's not adjustable it won't heat Like you want it to.

Would you order a heater online? I can find you a good heater but it would be one only good for ordering online.

You don't have to let the tank water sit long, It will take a few hours to get to room temp.

[jackster911]

im not gonna get a heater. its just not safe to heat a galleon of water. should i just get a different fish :( i really wanted a betta

[teeneythebetta]

Originally Posted by jackster911

im not gonna get a heater. its just not safe to heat a galleon of water. should i just get a different fish :( i really wanted a betta

You can heat a gallon of water you just need a low wattage adjustable heater.

There are very few fish that can go in a 1 gal tank.