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

[binka_nugget]

Half of my bettas have their water constantly at 82-83 degrees. The other half have them around 71-73. I haven't noticed any difference at all.

[chocolatepuppy]

Just googled this...

Lifespan:

Bettas live an average of 3 years, and can live up to 5 years. The ones sold in pet stores are usually adults, so they have the nice long fins, but that also means that they are already a year old when sold. That means that if you have a betta for more than two years after you buy it, it's a nice, long-lived fish.

[king2005]

Just googled this...

Lifespan:

Bettas live an average of 3 years, and can live up to 5 years. The ones sold in pet stores are usually adults, so they have the nice long fins, but that also means that they are already a year old when sold. That means that if you have a betta for more than two years after you buy it, it's a nice, long-lived fish.

good.

[chocolatepuppy]

Glad you can relax about this Jess. I also have a female that I've had 2 1/2 yrs and a male I've had 2 yrs. The rest are younger.

[flamepony12]

They should be absolutely fine without a heater as long as the room they're in has a temperature that's fairly steady.

[jackie]

They should be absolutely fine without a heater as long as the room they're in has a temperature that's fairly steady.

Exactly what I was going to say.
I don´t think you have mush to worry about unless you have a very very cold house.

[king2005]

I just got upset because of what the person on the other board said. She said without the heater their hearts beat faster & then they die younger. In my opinion thats crulety!