breeding betta fish without a heater

[flakes]

I'm curious about breeding bettas in a tank with no heater, the water temp is pretty steady at 74 degrees, would that work?

[flora]

Honestly, I'm not sure that'd work out, Fluxx. Would you even want to try?

[flakes]

i mean, they can obviously survive without one, so why wouldn't breeding be possible, right?

[Finleya]

You could survive in a room that's 60 degrees, but honestly, would you want to?

And let's be real, bettas aren't exactly thriving in 74 degrees. They're more like, okay with it. They really love it when it's in the upper 70's, like 78 to 80 degrees.

[flora]

I'd say you'd notice a pretty big change in your betta's personality if you bumped the temperature up to around 80 degrees. Baby fish, like most young animals, tend to require warmer temperatures than adults anyway.

[zenitora]

I'm curious, Nick, you think it's possible to breed bettas without a heater? 74 degrees, that's the temp I'm working with, would that be enough?

[flakes]

hey, i bumped the heat up to 75 on my heater and its actually running a bit hotter, around 78, and i've already seen a change. i've got the female in a clear container overnight so the male can see her and build up his bubble nest. tomorrow after school i'm gonna let her out and see what happens, i'll be keeping a close eye on things and i'll keep you guys updated. also, is it cool that i don't have a filter in the tank right now? i was thinking of adding an established corner filter after i get the fry hatched and eating. should i use something like methylene blue or maroxy to prevent fungus from growing on the eggs?

[kidkeeper]

Honestly, I think you should hold off on breeding for now and do some more research. It's a lot of work and if you're not fully prepared, it's gonna be tough to get a successful spawn. I mean, if you haven't already, go read through that pinned article about breeding bettas - it's got most of the info you need. Judging by your questions, it seems like you might not have looked into it too much yet.

[talons]

You really need to think this through before you start breeding bettas. Have you even conditioned your fish for this? Do you have cultures set up for the fry once they hatch? And what about a growout tank - do you have one ready to go? Not to mention all the jars you'll need for separating them once they're old enough.

What's your plan for the fry once they're grown out? Have you thought about how you're going to support them financially - high-quality food doesn't come cheap. And do you have the time to do all the water changes you'll need to keep everything healthy - the jars, the growout tank, and the adults?

If you're not willing to invest in a heater, I'd say choose a different fish to breed. It's just not worth the risk to the fish.

[legend]

I think it'd be more cost-effective to get a heater, rather than having to buy a whole winter wardrobe for all your little fry, you know, tiny hats, mittens, and scarves - it just doesn't seem practical.