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Betta fish2007-11-24 23:10:15

I recently got a Betta fish, Paco, and I did a lot of research and most sites recommend the tank water to be about 78 degrees(+/-3). I have a heater for the winter when the water could get colder. but right now it's at about 80 degrees. I was wondering if there was any way to cool down his tank and keep it at that temperature without putting ice in the tank or cold water. I don't want to shock him with the temperature change.

Answers:

A good temp for a betta is 78-82 degrees. I wouldn't get too concerned unless the water gets over 84. If it does get that hot then there are ways to cool the water down without shocking the fish with cold water. You can remove the lid on the tank and replace with plastic mesh which will prevent the fish from jumping out, but will let air circulate in there better. If it gets dangerously hot in there then you can run a fan over the top of the tank, but keep it low and keep an eye on the temp. A fluctuation of 2 or more degrees will shock your fish.

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just put in a touch of cold water its not that much a shock if its like one degree

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Simply turn down the heater!

Or do you live in a warm country where the water is naturally that warm?

Those few degrees won't make too much difference, so don't worry. Don't put ice in the tank or anything like that, you will have to keep the temp. steady if you do that, and you will be forever adding tiny amounts of ice to the tank!