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SilverDragon · 10-13-2005, 11:05 PM

Hi, I was wondering if anyone had any tricks for keeping a small tank warmer during winter months. I have a male betta in a 3 gallon so I cant put a heater in it , and my apartment gets below 70 F at nights. Would wrapping a blanket around the tank at nights help? lol I'll try anything, thanks.

10-13-2005, 11:14 PM

You could always try one of those undertank heaters that are made for reptiles, but I don't know if that would get it too hot or not... I have a 1 gallon betta tank as well and have been wondering the same thing. although I live in FL adn during the winter months my house never gets below 70 thats still to cold for my betta. Right now his temp stays at 78 with the light on... Anyway im probably not any help but i am going to watch this post to see if anyone else has any ideas.

**Zagz** · 10-13-2005, 11:24 PM

Have you looked into a 25w heater? I don't know the dimensions of your 3 [acronym:642b7c091f="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:642b7c091f] tank but I have seen some small heaters at [acronym:642b7c091f="Local Fish Store"]lfs[/acronym:642b7c091f].

rich311k · 10-13-2005, 11:36 PM

Something like this:

http://www.amazonmoosey.com/tek9.asp...cific=jqkninf4

10-13-2005, 11:44 PM

usually those are for at least 5 gallons and they don't have a thermostat do they?

rich311k · 10-13-2005, 11:48 PM

I dont know if it has thermostat but with care I do not see why it would not work with 3 gallons.

10-13-2005, 11:48 PM

what about with a 1 gallon? not trying to hijack the thread.. but just wondering...

rich311k · 10-14-2005, 12:00 AM

That I do not know. I think it would be hard to set, it might work. I just do not know.

**Devilishturtles** · 10-14-2005, 12:45 AM

There are a lot of junior/small/mini heaters on the market that would suit your 3 gallon. I use a Whisper Junior Heater in my 2.5 gallon betta tank with no issues, and the water stays at a comfortable 75-77 degrees.

The undertank heaters are a last measure option, but not much reccomended because your water temperature will fluctuate a lot with it.

Best of luck.

Toirtis · 10-14-2005, 05:45 AM

I second the mini-heater suggestion...plenty of 15W-25W heaters that should fit just fine in that 3 gallon.

Par example: http://www.aquabid.com/cgi-bin/aucti...umh&1129831501

10-13-2005, 11:05 PM	#1
SilverDragon Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 69 Images: 5	Does anyone have a suggestion? Hi, I was wondering if anyone had any tricks for keeping a small tank warmer during winter months. I have a male betta in a 3 gallon so I cant put a heater in it , and my apartment gets below 70 F at nights. Would wrapping a blanket around the tank at nights help? lol I'll try anything, thanks. __________________ 2 gallon with 1 male betta 29 gallon with 2 paradise fish, 3 black tetras(pink and blue variety), 1 sailfin molly, 1 pearl molly, 2 corycats, 1 oto, 2 female guppies. Faery_SilverDragon

10-14-2005, 05:45 AM	#10
Toirtis Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 6,768	I second the mini-heater suggestion...plenty of 15W-25W heaters that should fit just fine in that 3 gallon. Par example: http://www.aquabid.com/cgi-bin/aucti...umh&1129831501 __________________ G. A. Christian Bilou, Zoologist/Writer Founder/Director, Reptile Rescue Alberta Vice-President, Calgary Aquarium Society www.calgaryaquariumsociety.com Polypterid/Primitive Fish/Ctenopoma/Catfish Fanatic 62 Aquariums, 2200+ total gallons, Aquarist since 1971.

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10-13-2005, 11:14 PM	#2
Guest Posts: n/a	You could always try one of those undertank heaters that are made for reptiles, but I don't know if that would get it too hot or not... I have a 1 gallon betta tank as well and have been wondering the same thing. although I live in FL adn during the winter months my house never gets below 70 thats still to cold for my betta. Right now his temp stays at 78 with the light on... Anyway im probably not any help but i am going to watch this post to see if anyone else has any ideas.

10-13-2005, 11:36 PM	#4
rich311k Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 8,972 Images: 35	Something like this: http://www.amazonmoosey.com/tek9.asp...cific=jqkninf4

10-13-2005, 11:44 PM	#5
Guest Posts: n/a	usually those are for at least 5 gallons and they don't have a thermostat do they?

10-13-2005, 11:48 PM	#6
rich311k Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 8,972 Images: 35	I dont know if it has thermostat but with care I do not see why it would not work with 3 gallons.

10-14-2005, 12:00 AM	#8
rich311k Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 8,972 Images: 35	That I do not know. I think it would be hard to set, it might work. I just do not know.