Do Betta Fish Need a Heater? 82 2

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Does a Betta fish need a heater? Yes they need a heater! Betta fish need a temperature of 78-82 f. If you live in a warm climate you may not need a heater all year round. They can live in cooler temperatures but for the most part they won't thrive and will get sick more often. I use the Marina Betta heater suitable for tanks that are 1-3 gallons. Let's connect! Website: http://www.lifewithpets72.weebly.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lifewithpet... For more videos please subscribe to my channel. ❤️Betta Fish Tank Tours Part One. https://youtu.be/kYM9Oiw6ga0 ❤️Betta fish in a community tank? https://youtu.be/1fuTZJH6YAY Disclaimer ~ This video is not sponsored in any way, however the links above are affiliate links.

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Salvo Smith - 6 years ago

I think depends where a person lives . Someone living in Thailand probably wouldn't need heater .

kookoo96 - 7 years ago

What size do you use?

Ginger Solis - 7 years ago

Do you really need a filter???

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Yes, unless you can commit to 80-100% water changes every 2-3 days. We use sponge filters in all our Betta tanks.

Leah G xo - 7 years ago

I'm guessing u live in wales ?

Salvo Smith - 6 years ago

She lives in Florida .... Lucky her .

Xi - 7 years ago

Nice video, thank you, will the heater shut off automatically when water reaches the temperature btw?

Xi - 7 years ago

Lifewithpets That's nice,I'll get one for my betta as well then, thx!

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Yes it does.

Burnt Pretzels - 7 years ago

I dont need one cause my house is like 76 degrees and his is still active

Firephox - 7 years ago

Bettas should not be kept in anything less than 2.5 gallons though...

Firephox - 7 years ago

That is good, I've watched some of your tank design ideas and I really want to switch from silk plants to live plants. I currently have 2 Bettas, a rescued Koi Plakat female and a red Veil male, but I've kept over 10 in the past. My male is in a 30 gallon community with 6 Neon Tetras and 5 Glowlight Tetras, it's heavily planted and I have a lot of caves. It's heated and filtered too. My female is in a 2.5 gallon by herself because she is a lot more aggressive than my male and didn't do well in the community haha. Bettas are awesome.

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

I agree! My tanks range from 2.5 gallons to 75 gallons.

Dmala Aj - 7 years ago

were i live gets super hot and i don;t have heater and we have the Ac on at low would it affect my tank

bboy billo - 7 years ago

hi sheila.! I have a betta fish in a 5.5 gallon tank and i have it for a week and he is doing fine i have conditioner in the water and every medicin that he needs and he has a filter too,the water isnt cold or hot it is just worm and it doesnt get hot should and my questions are must i get a heater? and if i need to get one how many W should it be? BTW he is super active

Awesome video as always

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Bettas need a consistent temperature of 78-80f. If you can provide that day in day out without a heater then you don't need one, however if you home goes cooler over night then the bettas needs one.

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Nuria - 7 years ago

Do I need need a heater?

Omar P - 7 years ago

can i use a lamp as a heater?

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Not really it won't heat the water evenly and when you turn it off the water will go cold.

Adnan Jaseem - 7 years ago

hi my name is kamran and I keep allot of goldfish, and betta fishes. I planing to same guppy fish, so do guppy fish need a heater. Please let me know

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Yes, guppies are tropical fish and need a heater.

kamran tasal - 7 years ago

this video really helped thank you and can you make a video that shows which fish does not need a heater

Youssef Basha - 8 years ago

Should i put a betta in a 55gallon with neon tetras and cherry shrimp?

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

It's likely the Betta will kill the cherry shrimp. They typically attack shrimp even as large as ghost shrimp.

MyView 10.75.69 - 8 years ago

That is crazy, they dont tell you this at the pet store, they are like no it doesn't need anything just a fish bowl and your good.

Legendary Nacho - 7 years ago

Lifewithpets I bought a betta recently and they told me to only feed it 2 pellets a day and to change the water every week! But i am also a beginner. What do you recommend me to do without a heater and filter? I don't have a big tank only a very small gallon but i am upgrading immediately. Yet i am only a new fish keeper and i don't know where to get a cheap or decent priced heater and filter any recommendations or anyway i can keep my betta alive without a heater and filter with alternatives

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

This is typically what I hear a lot. It was one of the main reasons I started my channel, to raise awareness.

MyView 10.75.69 - 8 years ago

Thats probably why the one we bought for my daughter died after like 3 weeks. Only did 50% water change once a month in a fish bowl. wish i woulda known better.

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

After Goldfish, Bettas are one of the most abused fish. If you listen to a petstore they will tell you a half gallon is enough, no heater or filter. It's crazy! They're tropical fish and should be treated just like any other tropical fish. They love space to swim as long as it's well planted. If you don't have a filter 100% of the water has to be changed every 3 days. Let's face it who's going to do that! Actually I did

Joules the cat - 8 years ago

Will the marina heater be OK?

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

The marina heater is good for tanks 2.5 gallons and under.

Hieu Phan - 8 years ago

Betta fish need heater only if you live in a country that could be cold but if you live in a hot country the heater is not useful.

mr. m - 8 years ago

so my country is normally warm I don't need a heater then thanks!

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

+‫محمدهشام سمير‬‎ As long as your home is a consistent temperature of 76-80 degrees then no, you don't need a heater.

kitty - 8 years ago

aww that betta on the thumbnail is sooo cute and beautiful!!

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

+Jake Locklin Thanks:)

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Paris Jean - 8 years ago

I believe they do. I just bought one

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

+ParisJean That's great! Your Betta will be so happy.

rosimarchese - 8 years ago

Yes S*U*P*E*R***********

Fur and Fins - 8 years ago

AWSOME video so helpful!;)

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

+Fur and Fins Thanks:)

TheDollCorner - 8 years ago

Great video! I think its extremely important to have a heater in betta tanks. People think that they are just something you can add but you don't need, but in order for a truly happy betta I feel a warm tank is needed❤️

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

+BettaBound Thanks:) I totally agree!

Neon Tetra Aquarist - 8 years ago

I use the aqueon ten watt heater. It does overheat the tank, but all you have to do is unplug it for fifteen minutes.

Neon Tetra Aquarist - 8 years ago

+Lifewithpets Cool!

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

+Neon Tetra Aquarist This is an 8w and no overheating issues. I'd worry I'd forget to unplug a heater! A little risky. I use Aqueon on my 20 gallon. Another week or so and then I won't need any heaters till next winter!!

Puppypop 101 - 8 years ago

Great video!

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

Will do, thanks!

Puppypop 101 - 8 years ago

+Lifewithpets also I uploaded my first video with my new female betta fish! Check it out if you want!

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

+Puppypop 101 Thanks:)

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