Beta, tell me this isn't true!!!!

**king2005** · 04-12-2006, 03:30 PM

Originally Posted by member from another board

They really should have tropical temperatures....they can survive and do "well" without them...but it shortens their lifespan.

This better NOT be true!! If it is doo doo is going to hit the fan pretty darn quick!! I LOVE & have great respect for my fish (not beta) & I want them to live happy healthy lives & as long as they should.

I spent 1000.00 on my oscar becasue I was given incorrect info & then I wanted to make it up to her & got her everything she needed. BUT I didn't knowly cause her any pain or shorten her life (saddly it was too late & I put her down). If Beta owners know that not heating the water is shortening their lifespan that is CRULETY in my books!

PLEASE tell me the info I read was wrong PLEASE!!!

**My Peanuts** · 04-12-2006, 04:17 PM

I believe it's true. Bettas can live well in 75-80degree water I've been told. They can live ok without them, but it's not ideal. My betta has a heater, it was like $5 at walmart. Well worth it.

**king2005** · 04-12-2006, 06:21 PM

Originally Posted by My Peanuts

I believe it's true. Bettas can live well in 75-80degree water I've been told. They can live ok without them, but it's not ideal. My betta has a heater, it was like $5 at walmart. Well worth it.

oooo I didn't want to hear that...

**Roxyluvsme13** · 04-12-2006, 07:04 PM

Sebastian and Two-Tone don't live with a heater, and neither does my cousin;s fish. My cousin's fish is 3-4years old.

**Chilli** · 04-12-2006, 07:08 PM

My three bettas don't have a heater, either. They all appear to be healthy and all three have a big bubblenest.

I haven't had one live out their full life yet, so I'm unsure if it effects their lifespan or not.

**chocolatepuppy** · 04-12-2006, 07:18 PM

Found this on BETTATALK...

If kept in less than 5 gal tanks you cannot use heaters, they might heat up the water too fast and cook your fish.

My bettas seem to do fine without heaters. They are in my kitchen, the warmest room in the house all year round.My Zackie, who I recently lost was well over 3 and who knows how old when I got him. He was fully grown when I got him. For a fish whose lifespan is an average of 3 years, that's not bad.