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by florapaw
Tue Oct 24, 2023 4:39 am
Forum: Bettas
Topic: changes after using the heater
Replies: 11
Views: 2182

Re: changes after using the heater

I've made a new observation. Found a new heater that's lower wattage and it's keeping the tank at 78, which is great. However, I've noticed something weird - when the heater is plugged in, my betta's personality changes. He goes from being his happy, swimming self to just sitting at the top of the ...
by florapaw
Mon Oct 23, 2023 8:53 pm
Forum: Bettas
Topic: changes after using the heater
Replies: 11
Views: 2182

Re: changes after using the heater



Grateful for this community, I really am. Got my betta about three months ago and everything's been awesome. Tank's finally cycled, he's been super healthy and happy, and I even got him a ghost shrimp buddy.

It's been getting pretty chilly lately, so I figured I'd get a heater. Tank temp was ...
by florapaw
Mon Oct 23, 2023 12:57 pm
Forum: Bettas
Topic: changes after using the heater
Replies: 11
Views: 2182

Re: changes after using the heater

I think betta fish generally prefer temperatures between 75-80 degrees Fahrenheit.

In hindsight, it might have been better to increase the temperature by just one degree each day - that way, your betta wouldn't have been shocked by the sudden change. Maybe he's just worried you're trying to cook ...
by florapaw
Mon Oct 23, 2023 5:47 am
Forum: Bettas
Topic: changes after using the heater
Replies: 11
Views: 2182

changes after using the heater

Grateful for this community, I really am. Got my betta about three months ago and everything's been awesome. Tank's finally cycled, he's been super healthy and happy, and I even got him a ghost shrimp buddy.

It's been getting pretty chilly lately, so I figured I'd get a heater. Tank temp was always ...