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Is there any way to easily heat a tank for betta fish without a heater2007-11-24 23:37:47

Live in a dorm where a heater isn't allowed; one gallon fish tank; have the tank away from drafts and sunlight, unfortunately the heating vent for the room is near the window.

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Get a tank that is covered with a light on top. You can find nice little mini-aquariums that are 1 - 2.5 gallons at pet stores (even Walmart has some) for about $20 (and less). The cover and the light help keep heat in and regulate the temperature so it stays fairly constant. Putting the tank under a small desk lamp might help too, but you would need to monitor it closely to make sure it doesn't get too hot.

It wouldn't hurt to invest $2 in a little stick-on thermometer to make sure that your temp isn't dropping below 75 degrees farenheit. (The ideal is between 77-80).

Don't listen to the guy that told you bettas aren't picky about warmth. They're TROPICAL fish that live in warm water.

Also, you'll love the way your betta looks under the light. It really brings out their vibrance.

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if you have a small lamp that will help with the heat at night try that and see what happens

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beta's arent really picky about warmth so if your comfortable with the tempreature in the room, they probably are too..

but if your room really gets that cold, there's always the lightbulb near the tank trick.

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75 watt bulb. I use a black light so I can leave it on all the time. Under ideal situations Betta's prefer 25 - 30 *C during the day and a few degrees cooler at night. Adding heat to the tank will also increase algae growth so pls don't forget to change the water often.

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I would suggest that if the water tends to get cold fast, do a partial water change every few days. I live in a place where we get really cold weather a lot of the time, and my house isn't that warm during the day. I've never seen my fish really having a problem with it; bettas are really hardy. However, if you notice them getting sluggish, just add some warmer water.

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Assuming the room temp is in the mid 70s. It's not a problem.