Betta Help

[James From Cali]

My neighbor gave me her betta because she doesnt take care of it but I dont have a heater for the 10g yet. I would like to move him to that to give him more space but what can I do to keep a constant temp? In the winter our house gets to about 70 degrees maybe lower.

 

[Fuzz16]

he might adjust to it, or you can buy a heater. they only cost like 15$ at walmart.

 

[James From Cali]

Okay thanks. I had added him but he does not seem to want to eat. Any idea why. I been doing wc's every 3 days.

 

[FishGeek]

You dont need to have a heater for a Betta unless your house is REALLY cold. Give him some time to settle in and he should eat for you. If not then worry. But I would give him a couple days to settle in and get used to clean water.

 

[MissFishy]

Monitor the temp and definitely price shop for a heater if the water is too cold. I've seen 10g ones for as low as $10 around here.

 

[James From Cali]

Well my neighboor brought his food. It was the Betta Bites and is the only food he will eat besides live food.

 

[megskee333]

Be careful! My room in my apt. has a leaky window, and when I got back from class, my room was about 15 degrees colder than the rest of the apt. My poor female betta was freeeezing, almost dead. The heater had simply given out. Luckily, she is fine now : ) I would reccomend having a heater so there is not much fluctuation in the temperature.