Why do Betta Fish NEED a heater for their tank or bowl ?

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Max Krisna - 7 years ago

I think U don't need to set up the temperature too high ( above 80°F) cuz in my place which is tropical the temperature of the paddy fields where the betta lives near my house somtimes can get bellow 50°F ( 10°C ) and they're still alive
Edit : I'm from Indonesia

Mr. Peanut - 7 years ago

My heater broke today and my room is pretty cold :( I hope my betta will be okay until I can get a heater tomorrow

HotSnowFall // HSF - 7 years ago

I asian.. I need no heater

HotSnowFall // HSF - 7 years ago

Creative Pet Keeping, hey I didn't expect you would actually reply.... I also wanna ask how can I make my betta flare? ... My betta is really calm and beautiful (black)... I don't know if he is a delta or a half-moon... Even with a mirror it won't flare! Is that because I keep him in a bowl? Ok.. Ok don't worry the bowl is temporary... I will get him a 5 gallon tank soon....

Creative Pet Keeping - 7 years ago

True..the climate is the bettas natural habitat

Desmascouz 2k17 - 7 years ago

I dont know what to donmy fish in a tank in -2 degree omfg and my mom said that the man that sells the betta aint need any heater

Charlie Yang - 7 years ago

Good thing my room temperature is like 79-80 F.

April M - 7 years ago

Please read this! My betta's tail is black with fin rot. He barely has any tail left. He doesn't eat and hardly moves. He dwells in a 2.5 gallon tank, but I was gonna transfer him to a spare ten gallon until he got sick. It is cycled. His current tank is at 77 degrees. I feed him a variety of bloodworms, pellets, dalphina, and mysis shrimp. He has silk plants and a Filter run on an air pump. He has an Indian almond lead in there as well. I've treated him with aquarium salt, medicine all fish keepers swear it will help, and dipped his tail in hydrogen peroxide. He has not shown any sign of improvement! Please help!

Mark Cena - 7 years ago

Hehehe my house is already 76+ degrees Fahrenheit. Its feels good for me and my fish.

Lol u Mad bro? - 7 years ago

My room at the moment is at 19C but is that too low or will I have to get a heater? I will obviously get one for the winter but what about when the weather is in summer because in Ireland it rarely gets warm

Faris Ahmad - 7 years ago

This video only applies to certain regions
If I had a heater my tank water would literally start warming up most of the year it's above 38degree Celsius here in the middle East

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Alexis' Fishin', Huntin', and Farming Show - 7 years ago

I keep my room really hot (I get cold easy at night), if I had a heater my fish would literally cook. trust me, tried to have a heater once.

Major Momo - 7 years ago

I need to save this video for my mom. My betta was barely eating over the winter, and I live in the Northeastern USA. I gave it away recently because I went to India, but I'll be back by August 2nd. I want a pet fish which actively responds to me in ways other than just asking for food.

Miguel Borbon - 7 years ago

Hey everyone! Please give my channel a visit. I have a lot of interesting videos about fish keeping (including bettas, mollies and guppies) you might like. God bless! :)

Autumn Swift - 7 years ago

So I took my sister's 2 neon Tetras in a 10 gallon recently and when they were in the dinning room the water was warm and now that I have it the water is cooler and I can't figure out how to rise the water temperature. I'm not sure if the glass lid being extremely damaged from me stepping on it that is effecting the water temperature.

Ranie Malunes - 7 years ago

no fish would like to be inside a bowl.. beginning keepers will be mislead by this video again :(

M farhan pratama - 7 years ago

i live in a sub tropic country. should i buy a heater?

chase c - 7 years ago

aw man another thing I gotta buy.... pet co didn't tell me about a water heater. I don't know why I'm surprised. it's 54 here and I definitely don't use a heater inside right now so I feel bad that my 2 dudes have been cold for almost a full day. I don't even know if a heater will fit inside the small tank I bought, especially with the splitter in so they don't hurt each other. it's funny to watch them puff their gills up at each other, but am I causing them stress by having 2 males in the same tank with the splitter in? if I have females they don't need that though, correct? and what happens when I have a male and female in the same tank? would they breed or would the male just eat or kill the female?

the_big_bang_artist 25 - 7 years ago

you have to keep your room hot you could just buy a heater I mean really I get your point but keeping your room hot I cant

wolfiestarlight aj - 7 years ago

My tank is only 65 and she's fine

wolfiestarlight aj - 7 years ago

And has no heater but I'm getting one

Mike 5545 - 7 years ago

What i honestly do(cause we cant afford another heater) i get a glass bottle, put hot water in it, and let it float, and i always do that in my Betta bowl to keep it warm. Is that ok?

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Vicky Mass - 7 years ago

u r realy nice..and cute

B L - 7 years ago

I've been doing research so I can get a fish and keep it alive for as long as possible

Jordano Campos - 7 years ago

My beta fish died today and i cried alot because he started to get damaged in the head R.I.P bubbles

Danley's DIYs UNBOXINGs and MUCH MORE - 7 years ago

I've had a Betta with no heater for 9 years

bella southern - 7 years ago

my tank thermometer says the temperature is 78°F is that an ok temperature?

Antonyms TheTarsier - 7 years ago

my betta fish died when i put the heater even though it is in right temperature.
Why??

Bagus RPEP - 7 years ago

i live in Indonesia, and i guess my bettas don't need the heater

Lauren Clayton - 7 years ago

Thank you so much this was very helpful! I love how simple you make your videos, and yet they are still factual and interesting! Keep up the great work

Elizabeth Rodriguez - 7 years ago

I'm in florida but it still gets cold in my room and I tried turning off the fans since now it is winter and gets cold in night and kinda comes in from window

Mr. Purple - 7 years ago

Elizabeth xoxo what temperature is it usually? Bettas need 76-84 degree water and don't do well with large temperature swings. You should get an adjustable heater rated for your size tank (what size tank?) so that it maintains a STABLE temperature :)

Elizabeth Rodriguez - 7 years ago

is that okay? cause I really want the best for my betta aka bubbles

Sean Lauj - 7 years ago

what are the plants that are at :40 Seconds of your video. its like floating on the top just covering the water.

Creative Pet Keeping - 7 years ago

Duckweed and water lettuce

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The Rickiest Rick - 7 years ago

Love this channel!

Kari Vei - 7 years ago

Hey, i have a question about bettas in winter. I have noticed that my bettas don't want to mate! They (In summer, autumn, spring) always had babys, but now they don't want to mate! Does the season change there thought on mating? Also it cold outside, but my room is always warm enough for the fish to be healthy and happy. It's 23 C! I think they need spring at least to breed...

Regina Martinez - 7 years ago

if bought a Betta fish on August and bought another one yesterday but it seams like they dont like each other and fight alot one of them even had no little wings or whatever that's called...what can i do I separated from each other I put one in a cup and he's okay right now but I don't know what you do so what should I do

Mr. Purple - 7 years ago

Brother and Sister 4life betta fish CAN NOT live together, get another tank for one of them (the minimum is 2.5 gallons) Please do some more research on betta fish and the aquarium nitrogen cycle so you can get more knowledge on properly caring for your fish!

CookieDog 1357 - 7 years ago

My room is usually 76-78 degrees, so that's ok right?

CookieDog 1357 - 7 years ago

Mr. Purple thanks!

Mr. Purple - 7 years ago

CookieDog 1357 yes as long as it doesn't drop below, and as long as the temperature stays fairly the same

Iana 30 - 7 years ago

What if you live in a tropical country?? I live in the Philippines and Philippines is a tropical country right??

Creative Pet Keeping - 7 years ago

If you live in a tropical country then you don't need a heater :D Philippines is definitely tropical

lilytheartist03 - 7 years ago

Omg I feel so bad! I don't have a heater! We are gonna get one tomorrow though so hope he lives cuz it's freezing in my room.

lilytheartist03 - 7 years ago

Creative Pet Keeping It did help him! But unfortunately he is sick right now

Creative Pet Keeping - 7 years ago

Let me know if it helps your fishy :D

betta r chanel - 7 years ago

how many wats per gallon
pls answer

Vanessa Sanchez - 8 years ago

I live in Honduras, Central America. The temperature here is always 25'C (rarely) 30' C or over (mostly), I keep the tank in my room, which is warm all the time. Do you think I need to keep a heater?

Starry Heart - 8 years ago

I love that someone gets that u have to heat it.

Poke Girl gamer - 8 years ago

3 or 4 of my BETTA fish died

Creative Pet Keeping - 8 years ago

awwww...I'm sorry to hear that

Sami S - 8 years ago

Convinced my friends parents to buy their 2 bettas a heated 10 gallon divided tank with your videos! It's not cycled so I recommend getting some quick start for them. Thank you so much!

Creative Pet Keeping - 7 years ago

YAY! Thats awesome!

Tatsuhiro Satou - 8 years ago

quick tip for next time if you use a good bottled bacteria and do water changes ever 2 or 3 days for a week or so you will have no issues cycling the tank with bettas in it

Sami S - 8 years ago

Convinced my friends parents to buy their 2 bettas a heated 10 gallon divided tank with your videos! It's not cycled so I recommend getting some quick start for them. Thank you so much!

Trahshsh - 8 years ago

Omg I do that my room is 77 degrees usually cuz I live down south

Glory Love - 8 years ago

No my poor fish I need to move him to the living room because I love my air conditioner

UnicornFarts - 8 years ago

Can you make a DIY simple Heater please?

Sami S - 8 years ago

You can't simply diy a heater, you have to buy one. Diy heaters cost more then a heater you buy anyway

Snigdha - 8 years ago

Do I still need a heater if I live in a tropical country? I've had my betta for 9 months now, and he's doing great.

Snigdha - 8 years ago

The temperature here is normally in my home is 24-26°C too

Shooting Star - 8 years ago

I live in San Diego, California. The summer is 70-90 degrees in the summer and 65-80 degrees (I believe) in the winter

Malina Halim - 8 years ago

Thanks this really helped!

miguel peneyra - 8 years ago

Hello:) can bettas and angelfish live together??

Rhythm F. - 8 years ago

Shoot... Another thing to save up for, till then my winter heater will have to do >.<

Amy K - 7 years ago

Rhythm F. Google heater under $8

Amy K - 7 years ago

Rhythm F. petco has a sale right now I just got 2 heaters no shipping charge for like 25 bucks.

Amy K - 7 years ago

Rhythm F. heater is like 7 bucks on amazon.

Rhythm F. - 8 years ago

+Salem Ross oh nice find! theres no heaters at my walmart. the one I bbought cost 45$

Salem Ross - 8 years ago

Depending on the size of the tank, it isn't that expensive. I got a 50 watt heater for $14 at Walmart

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Janie Poore - 8 years ago

thank you for your videos. I had never had a fish until I got my betta Gregory two weeks ago. Pet Smart sold me a small tank and said that he wouldn't want a large one and would want to be alone. said all he needed was betta food and room temperature filtered water, like bottled water but warmer. That was all they told me about bettas. I just want to make sure Gregory is really happy! I don't think he's as aggressive as other males, though. He hides a lot behind the little figures I put in his tank and when I come to the glass he will look at me and swim away haha

Will Elias - 8 years ago

I love the way you say Betta ☺️lol

Marlyna Rose - 8 years ago

My house is 30.c do I still need a heater I'm confused.????

Creative Pet Keeping - 8 years ago

+Marlyna Rose I think your house is warm enough.

Luke - CSGO & More. - 8 years ago

See The Betta At 0:40 is that a crowntail? or what is it and is it a boy or a girl?(looks almost identical to my fish) xD

Luke - CSGO & More. - 8 years ago

+Everything Betta thanks so much :D

Andy Pham - 8 years ago

Nice video

DJ Andrew - 8 years ago

DO lcd lights heat up a tank a little bit could some one please tell me

symmetrical_A1 - 8 years ago

It probably wont do much so don't bother really.

You should also get a thermometer if you're getting a heater.

Heey J - 8 years ago

Hey petKeeping can you make a video of how to cure ick on betta tank?
Some ppl saying its harmful to put aquarium salt and some ppl dont.. So I really need to heal my betta fish
and I am worried that it will get harmful to their lungs. Please help!

Creative Pet Keeping - 8 years ago

+Heey J I'm glad :) I do my very best to help pet owners :)

Heey J - 8 years ago

+Creative Pet Keeping Thank you so much for your help. your videos are awesome and helped me alot!

Creative Pet Keeping - 8 years ago

+Heey J I think that this might help: http://nippyfish.net/sick-betta/ich/
But I do think that I will have to address diseases and how to treat them at one point or another. I do add small amounts of aquarium salt into all my fresh water tanks all the time. Its good for the fish..the important think it to keep the amount very small.

Hello I'm Kale - 8 years ago

Hi. I've had my Betta fish for about a year now and I finally moved him from a bowl to a tank. I kept him in the tank alone for about two weeks and then started adding tank mates. He's getting along just fine with his tank mates. The problem is the tank is stinky! None of my fish are dead and I just changed the filter and did a 25% water change with a gravel vacuum.
I've been using the Nat Geo water tablets once a week (as directed) to maintain a healthy tank. All of my test strips say the water is perfectly safe for the fish but it's still so stinky.
I have a moss ball that is in perfect health, so I know it can't be that. But I'm wondering if the tank is over crowded, or if there is a bacteria bloom? The water is 80 degrees I have a crowntail betta, 2 neon tetras, 3 rasboras, and 4 peppered cory catfish. They're all schooling fish aside from the beta so I felt like I needed enough of them in order for them to be comfortable. I would have bought 5 rasboras instead of 2 tetras and 3 rasboaras but they only had 3 rasboaras in stock... I did JUST change the filter last night and that's also the same night I did the cleaning. The fish all seem to be doing just fine. I'm going out today to get some water clear to maybe stop the bacteria bloom? I also feed my fish twice a day and I'm going to cut it down to once a day now- hoping the smell will go away. Feedback? Suggestions? Thanks.

Leafyr Oakfyst - 8 years ago

for one, I dunno if I can afford one.. probably at some point. 2, I watch the thermometer and try to keep it in the green zone. 95% of the time it stays in or near the top. I'll consider a small heater in the near future and find one that works out. I've had heaters kill off my fish tank with lotsa fish, by cooking them. So that's why I felt like "F that, who needs a heater if room temperature keeps em in the green?" But I hear they are better made now, more able to adapt to room temperature fluctuation so the fishies don't die. I wonder if it's true. I'll have to talk to my local fish guru at the pet store. ;)

Donna - 7 years ago

That's what happens when you buy a cheap import heater. I too learnt that lesson (my dad also) never skimp on a cheap none name branded heater. I cooked my convict cichlids with a Chinese import and my dad boiled his huge Oscars. Always go with with a reliable name.l

Alexis Wilson - 8 years ago

along time ago I had a heater heat the water to 100 degrees F.

Catherine Nguyen - 8 years ago

Can you help me? I have a 15 gallon tank with 7 red wag platys, 3 candy cane tetras, and a male betta. Is it okay if I let 3 mickey mouse platys in the tank? Thank you!

Catherine Nguyen - 8 years ago

+Creative Pet Keeping Thank you so much for your help!

Creative Pet Keeping - 8 years ago

+xXPaperCatXx Nguyen you have 11 fish in a 15 gallon so I think that sounds like a full tank to me. Its always better to have less fish then too much, in my opinion. Hope that helps.

gatrujillo10 - 8 years ago

I love the way you say betta. Maybe it's just the sound, idk. Betta Fish.

Creative Pet Keeping - 8 years ago

+gatrujillo10 Really? hehe thanks :P

Tetra Aquariums - 8 years ago

could you use a heat lamp that's 80 degrees? my friend dose and so do I.

Tetra Aquariums - 8 years ago

+Creative Pet Keeping I think it's working well, my male has just made a huge bubble nest last night.

Creative Pet Keeping - 8 years ago

+Dominic and cats I've never thought of using a heat lamp before..I'm not sure if its ideal BUT if you have stable temperature then it sounds like its ok. :D

suhas a - 8 years ago

Awesome video again :)

francheska - 8 years ago

I like this video ! Very informative

Jonah the Kitten - 8 years ago

Meow! great channel! :)

Creative Pet Keeping - 8 years ago

+Jonah the Kitten Meow meow >_<

Erik DeZurik - 8 years ago

What are the floating plants at about :40 seconds into the video?

Creative Pet Keeping - 8 years ago

+Erik DeZurik its Duckweed ..really nice plant but spreads fast

thediamondbetta - 8 years ago

my tank is at 82.5 f and he lays on the bottom all the time and is not active

Sky Watcher - 8 years ago

+thediamondbetta
Sounds like something else is going on... Is he still lethargic today? So far I've had to replace two faulty heaters with return/shipping time which has let me observe that my Betta is happy and active at both cool and warm temps.

Creative Pet Keeping - 8 years ago

+thediamondbetta Bettas generally rest a lot and are not the most active fish but when the temp drops to low their activity level REALLY decreases.

bahamut285 - 8 years ago

How is keeping your house at 24* a problem...? I mean, I have a heater anyway but...just the way you said SEVENTY SIX DEGREES seemed so ominous

bahamut285 - 8 years ago

T_T oh no, that's awful offers blankets I'm sorry to hear

Creative Pet Keeping - 8 years ago

+bahamut285 maybe you have better heating? Our house is old T_T

bahamut285 - 8 years ago

+Creative Pet Keeping I'm in Canada

Creative Pet Keeping - 8 years ago

+bahamut285 Depends where you live. Here in the winter its difficult to get it up to 70F without crazy heating bills.

Aquatasy - 8 years ago

That's excellent! Nicely done and extremely important. I don't think this point is emphasized enough in this hobby. Bettas need warmth. So glad you made this video!

Jordan Varner - 8 years ago

Lol @ people who need heaters. My house is 82° in the summer and 78° in the winter. Welcome to texas lol

Trahshsh - 8 years ago

Jordan Varner same as Florida

Jordan Varner - 8 years ago

they also like a cool off period which i cant provide for them

DutchReptiles - 8 years ago

+Jordan Varner goldfish actually like higher temps

Jordan Varner - 8 years ago

+Creative Pet Keeping but my poor goldfish lol!

Creative Pet Keeping - 8 years ago

+Jordan Varner haha lucky butt :P

Lets Talk Pocket Knives! - 8 years ago

Your vids are very well done and thoughtful, great job! People always mistreat their poor betas :(

Creative Pet Keeping - 8 years ago

Have you guys been getting my replies? I replied to all the comments but its not showing up T_T ...YouTube is so buggy

DJ Andrew - 8 years ago

+Cool Creeper 213 or spade tail

DJ Andrew - 8 years ago

Thanks for replaying Thats nice of you

Creative Pet Keeping - 8 years ago

+Cool Creeper 213 I think both are great. Oneday i'd like to set up a female sorority tank again :)

DJ Andrew - 8 years ago

+Creative Pet Keeping Whould you prefere a male or female just wondering I got a female Trowel fined Cellophane Betta

KatCoyote - 8 years ago

This is an awesome explanation for those in the dark about bettas and a good place for them to start! Great video!

Creative Pet Keeping - 8 years ago

+KatCoyote Thank you, I hope that making videos like this will help people understand Bettas and dispel some of the myths.

Creative Pet Keeping - 8 years ago

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Debunking the BIGGEST Betta fish myth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgbAINYbmhk
DIY Betta Filter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkmUUo3xMEI
Betta Guide for Beginners: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73htI8avyWc
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Ren Espada Number 15 - 8 years ago

I didn't know that

Kurimu Neko - 7 years ago

Im a little late, but i believe it's called a siphon

a muffin - 7 years ago

Creative Pet Keeping hi! I've been on this channel for a while now and I was wondering what's the name of the thing you use to suck water out of the tank? I really want to get a beta, I just don't feel comfortable getting one without knowing every single thing about it.

Creative Pet Keeping - 8 years ago

+Kitty Cast And Me A lot of people don't, thats why I'm here to spread the information :D

Rain Yuri Young - 8 years ago

your voice :)

Leafyr Oakfyst - 8 years ago

+tenzmoon purr ;) ahahah..

Rain Yuri Young - 8 years ago

it's soothing :) It's a nice voice.

Creative Pet Keeping - 8 years ago

+tenzmoon I was recording at night so I had to be quiet..I think it helped hehe

BusyBettas - 8 years ago

Amazing video! Bettas definitely should have heated water. Although I have to admit, it is a pain when you have so many tanks to buy heaters for... But it is worth it to see them happier & healthier

BusyBettas - 8 years ago

+Creative Pet Keeping I'd love to do that, if only I had a fish room

Creative Pet Keeping - 8 years ago

+BusyBettas Thats true, one way to cheat that is to get a electric heater for the room and set it to a thermostat so it turns on and off on its own and maintains a warm temperature in the room. Oneday, I'd like to set up a fishroom with many Bettas and do that. Glad you liked the video!

Paris Jean - 8 years ago

I regularly monitor my betta fish's temperatures. I have a bearded dragon in my room as well as my two bettas who are right up against the tank ( they can't see each other there's a piece of paper) it makes their water 78 degrees is that ok

Paris Jean - 8 years ago

+Creative Pet Keeping ok thank u

Creative Pet Keeping - 8 years ago

+ParisJean I think so. as long as you keep monitoring it and it stays stable then you are doing a good job.

Creative Pet Keeping - 8 years ago

+ParisJean Thats a creative solution :)

IFG - 8 years ago

Good video. Well done. Nice editing.

Creative Pet Keeping - 8 years ago

+The Inquisitive Fish Guy 71 Thank you! :D

Jazmyn Arrowood - 8 years ago

I love your videos so much I can't believe your Chanel is still so small. you do a great job on them!!!!

Jazmyn Arrowood - 8 years ago

+Creative Pet Keeping hahaha no worries

Creative Pet Keeping - 8 years ago

+Jazmyn Arrowood Haha I commented twice..youtube is buggy again >_<

Jazmyn Arrowood - 8 years ago

+Creative Pet Keeping yes!!!!! hopefully!!! you give amazing and helpful information!!!

Creative Pet Keeping - 8 years ago

+Jazmyn Arrowood Its slowly growing, hopefully with the help of people sharing my videos it will grow big :)

Creative Pet Keeping - 8 years ago

+Jazmyn Arrowood I blame myself for not making regular videos earlier...I only started to do that recently. Although my channel is starting to grow faster. A lot of people are sharing my videos and its making a HUGE difference.

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