Regular Member Anic Posted December 3, 2006 Regular Member Share Posted December 3, 2006 My yellow Crowntail, Xanthe, lives in a 2gal that sits on my bedside table... which is right in front of the window. Since it's December, that spot by the window will get really cold. We've already had below freezing nights and days that were pretty close to that. So far, the tank has stayed about room temp-- roughly 70*F, sometimes warmer. I can't move his tank to another spot because of lack of space. I know I need a heater, but I don't know what kind would be best for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member x-Lucy-Fish-x Posted December 3, 2006 Regular Member Share Posted December 3, 2006 Those little hydor ones are good, they are cheap and do the job in a 2 gallon tank just fine. Or a 25W on a lower setting than the temp you want also works. But you would have to keep an eye on it incase it did overheat.. but Bettas like warmer water. I set my 25W (Also in a 2g by a window) at 25C and it goes up to 27C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member bettaqueen Posted December 4, 2006 Regular Member Share Posted December 4, 2006 Yup the hydors are great if you can find one at your lfs near you. They even have a hydor that is flat and and that just raises the temp slightly a few degrees. It can be put under the substrate or suction cupped along the wall of the tank. I got mine at mmm. Mine kept my 3 gallon tank around 75 degrees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Anic Posted December 4, 2006 Author Regular Member Share Posted December 4, 2006 Do you know about how much they are? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member bettaqueen Posted December 4, 2006 Regular Member Share Posted December 4, 2006 I think I paid 415 dollars for it a year or so ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member bettaqueen Posted December 4, 2006 Regular Member Share Posted December 4, 2006 oops correction. I meant $15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Zelanie Posted December 4, 2006 Regular Member Share Posted December 4, 2006 I just got one for my betta this weekend and the price was the same. (The water was 56 degrees when I got to work this morning. Good thing I got the heater!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Rockstar Posted December 5, 2006 Regular Member Share Posted December 5, 2006 I am currently using a 50watt hydor in my 2.5 with no issues. I pulled it from my goldfish tank as my room temp usually stays between 68-75F... I put it in there to treat my betta for ich and it has stayed. The tank stays at 81f. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member x-Lucy-Fish-x Posted December 5, 2006 Regular Member Share Posted December 5, 2006 Mine was ?7.99 which would be about $15, same as Kris'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member bettaqueen Posted December 5, 2006 Regular Member Share Posted December 5, 2006 Thanks for all the ideas everyone. Zeke is getting his 2.5 minibow this weekend and I will be looking for a good heater for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Anic Posted December 8, 2006 Author Regular Member Share Posted December 8, 2006 Ok. I should be able to get one next Sunday if I do all the chores next week. Thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member bettaqueen Posted December 11, 2006 Regular Member Share Posted December 11, 2006 I got the 7.5 hydor for Zeke's 2.5 gal minibow he is now in. It gets up to 82 with the tank light on. At night it drops to 75 . I was afraid to get a heater with more wattage than that for fear it would heat to above 90 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Betta_Fan Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 Are those hydor heating things those small little square like things that I have seen at my LFS.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member dfernandez77 Posted December 15, 2006 Regular Member Share Posted December 15, 2006 I bought a submersible 25w Visi-Therm Stealth Heater made by Aquarium Systems. http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/supp...fm?pcatid=12060 See it on the left side of the container? It's keeping perfect temp in a 4 Gallon container. I don't know if it will be too long for a 2 Gallon container though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member bettaqueen Posted December 15, 2006 Regular Member Share Posted December 15, 2006 That is a great heater Dan. I am sure you betta will love you for it and you will be able to keep his tank at a constant temp now. I love that pic of him checking it out. It looks like he is saying " What is that thing?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member small_ranchu Posted December 15, 2006 Regular Member Share Posted December 15, 2006 I got the 7.5 hydor for Zeke's 2.5 gal minibow he is now in. It gets up to 82 with the tank light on. At night it drops to 75 . I was afraid to get a heater with more wattage than that for fear it would heat to above 90 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member bettaqueen Posted December 15, 2006 Regular Member Share Posted December 15, 2006 Yup that is the one I have. It is a great little heater.What is really neat about this one , is you can burry it under your substrate if you do not want it showing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member small_ranchu Posted December 15, 2006 Regular Member Share Posted December 15, 2006 Is it good for 5-10gal tank? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member bettaqueen Posted December 15, 2006 Regular Member Share Posted December 15, 2006 I think it is just good for 2-5 gallon tanks. at least that is what it says on the box. I read a review on mmm's website and someone said it will raise the temp in a 2 gallon by 5 degrees, in a 5 gallon by 4 degrees. I have mine in Zeke's 2.5 gallon minibow and it keeps it around from 82-86 degrees and it was 72 in his tank without a heater so that person's calculations maybe a llittle understated. But if you have a smaller tank like I do it is pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Betta_Fan Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 I have a 1 1/2 gallon bowl will a mini heater be alright in there.? I know I probably will have to play around with the heating until i get it right before the fish arrives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Betta_Fan Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 I bought a submersible 25w Visi-Therm Stealth Heater made by Aquarium Systems. http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/supp...fm?pcatid=12060 See it on the left side of the container? It's keeping perfect temp in a 4 Gallon container. I don't know if it will be too long for a 2 Gallon container though. Daniel he is one lovely looking fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member dfernandez77 Posted December 16, 2006 Regular Member Share Posted December 16, 2006 I have mine in Zeke's 2.5 gallon minibow and it keeps it around from 82-86 degrees Wow! Is that high? I've been keeping ZhaoYun's water jungle at about 78F. Is that warm enough? Sorry for my ignorant question - I've read different suggestions. I guess I just need to hear from folks that are Betta keepers. Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member bettaqueen Posted December 18, 2006 Regular Member Share Posted December 18, 2006 Depends on who you talk to Dan. Some people say to keep them at 76-80 some say all the way up to 86 degrees. I think Zeke needs the extra heat because of his age. you betta should continue to do great at the temp you are keeping him at Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member mrbumblebee Posted December 19, 2006 Regular Member Share Posted December 19, 2006 I've been keeping ZhaoYun's water jungle at about 78F. Is that warm enough? I keep my Betta at a constant 80F using a heater-stat. Some of this will depend on the climate you live in and what the ambient room temperature is in your home as many people just keep them at room temperature without the aid of a heater at all. Bettas don't like flutuations in temperature so as long as it remains constant and unfluctuating they can adapt somewhat, although they do seem to do better in the high 70's/low 80's as Kris says. As long as your betta appears happy, healthy and is thriving Daniel, I think 78F sounds great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member bettaqueen Posted December 19, 2006 Regular Member Share Posted December 19, 2006 Mr.Bumblebee is correct. I live in St. Louis , Mo. and it is mcuh colder in the winter here than in Southern California where you live, Dan.So the temp you have him at is fine as long as he is active and happy as Mr. Bumblebee said. My betta is very old as well. I think he needs the warmer temp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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