betta jar

[o-zel]

hi
if i want to keep a betta in a jar with a high of 10" and the D = 6"... is that enough room? if it enough how can i keep the water temp with out droping too low over night n freezing the betta to death with out using a lamp? if i have a candle under the jar like 6-12" below n use it as a heater... is that a good idea?

thnx

 

[ral]

It a lot better than a cup

If you give him a larger space he will probably be a more active fish.

Not sure about the heating since I live in the tropics.

 

[SRC]

I don't think burning a candle unattended while you sleep is a very good idea imo.

Just use a heating pad.

Make sure to test it out before adding the betta..so you can find a spot on the pad that keeps the water at an even 80*. Do this over a period of 6 hours, checking every hour to see if the temp has risen too high or has not risen enough. After you find the correct spot and temp...take the betta and put him in the jar...then sit the jar on the pad in the spot you found (it helps to use a sharpie marker and mark your spot..so you don't lose it).

Be sure when you put the betta in the jar...you don't put him in the already warm water. Put him in the same temp he has been used too...then sit it on the pad..so he and the water can warm at the same time...so he doesn't stress too much.

Best sport are around the edges...the middle (where the wires are) will always be too hot. And start out on low setting, and if after 2 hours it is not warm enough..bump it up to medium.

 

[MAM]

you really won't need the heat pad even if your room temperature stays warm enough............... though if your house gets quite cold at night, then yes, you'll need something to keep the water temp up.

also, as said, a larger container might be better, give the guy more room to swim back and forth.

 

[SRC]

I have the temp set at 80* in my office (where I keep my fish) and it rarely gets 80* in here (probably from people opening doors to the outside though) but my individual tanks refuse to stay anything warmer then 70* during the day...mine prefer 80* or they mope around lol...so I'd hate to think what it gets like around 12-1am around here. (and the codlest it's gotten here lately is 18* at night..usually hangs around 22-28*)

Guess it would really depend on your fish, how warm the water stays in the jar throughout the day, and what your fish prefer and can handle.

Also, if you use the heating pad trick...make sure you take the cover off it...then put the cover under the pad...that way it doesn't have any tendency to scorch whatever it is sitting on. (Make it like a pot holder) It is also a good idea to sit it on a baking pan if you can...for added protection.

There are other options avaliable though if you or your parents (I have no idea how old you are) are afraid of fire hazard.

There are these lights made for reptiles that even though they burn at a dimly lit capacity..are made to produce heat...so you can leave them on all day long..and they shouldn't produce algea.

Reptile Black Night heat lamps.

This bulb provides the perfect heat source that allows your reptile to sleep at night in comfort at the proper temperature for its night time requirements. The special coating on the bulb provides a natural night-light simulating moonlight which does not disturb your reptiles sleeping patterns.

* True black glass (not painted or coated) for better heat transfer
* Ideal 24 hour heat source for all types of reptiles, amphibians, birds or small animals.
* Very little visible light provided so your animal's sleeping patterns are not disturbed.
* Perfect "night-light" bilb for viewing the nocturnal behavior of your animals.
* Perfect for use in horizontal facing light hoods
* European quality for long bulb life.

Available in 50, 75, 100 watt

You can also use under-tank heaters..and sit them on those.

Or a reptile heating pad...same as a regular heating pad..only made to be used that way (little more expensive and harder to find..at least around here).

You can, however, find all of those items for a discounted price on Ebay..just type in the description and numerous items will pop up.

 

[gale]

Strangely my house is set at 70 degrees and my unheated 2g aquarium always stays around 78-80. I guess from the bulb but even in the morning when the bulb has been off the temp is still the same. Or maybe that area of the room is warmer-who knows. Anyway I check it often and if it gets cold I'll probably do a pwc with warmer water. I guess.

 

[o-zel]

well i decided to use my 5 gal n use a divider for 2 betta... cuz my room is super cold... alway under 20 degree C so i think it better for the betta in my 5 gal with the heater