Temp opinions?

[Polishdiva1]

What temp do you keep your betta's water?

[shellieca]

The ideal temp is 78-80F which is what all my tanks is at.

[Kytkattin]

80-86. The 86 is an oops most of the time, but my fish have never suffered any ill effects from it. One tank is typically at 82, the other goes between 78-80.

[ChoclateBetta]

Ideal s 78-82F I keep 80F.

[Polishdiva1]

I currently have mine at 82, but he is lying up against the heater so I'm wondering if he would like it if the whole tank was a little warmer. I just don't want it to be so high that it could harm him.

[shellieca]

Originally Posted by Polishdiva1

I currently have mine at 82, but he is lying up against the heater so I'm wondering if he would like it if the whole tank was a little warmer. I just don't want it to be so high that it could harm him.

My CT, in a 10g, does that too but I think it's just his favorit place for some reason. Could be because its calm and darker because the light from the hood is less there, in my case. My VT doesn't do that in his 10g tank except on rare occasions.

[ChoclateBetta]

Carter in his ten rarely stops swimming.

[sandrac8388]

I keep all of my adult bettas at 80F-82F. They are all very active. :D

[LebronTheBetta]

The best IME is 76F-78F. Having the water warmer will make their lifespan shorter because they're growing so fast with all the heat. I say 80F as maximum if you want your Betta to live a little bit longer.

[Polishdiva1]

Originally Posted by LebronTheBetta

The best IME is 76F-78F. Having the water warmer will make their lifespan shorter because they're growing so fast with all the heat. I say 80F as maximum if you want your Betta to live a little bit longer.

Interesting!! Thanks, that really helps a lot. Looks like I'm going to shop for an adjustable heater