severum mama
Aquarium Advice Addict
Yes, that's the one I have and it's great! I'm not sure about the heater question. I don't use a heater in my Eclipse, but that's only because it is at work and the temp doesn't fluctuate there really. I've checked the temps many times. If I had it here though, I would use a heater.
My guess is that it would be fine to use a heater, I mean, I've seen acrylic tanks ranging from 5-50 gallons, surely all those people aren't keeping coldwater tanks. A 25 watt heater would be good for 5 gallons.
My current betta acclimated for about 45 minutes with no problems. However, the betta I had before that acclimated that long to a 10 gallon tank, and still didn't live very long. It is possible that your poor guy was sick when you got him, you can't always tell.
My guess is that it would be fine to use a heater, I mean, I've seen acrylic tanks ranging from 5-50 gallons, surely all those people aren't keeping coldwater tanks. A 25 watt heater would be good for 5 gallons.
My current betta acclimated for about 45 minutes with no problems. However, the betta I had before that acclimated that long to a 10 gallon tank, and still didn't live very long. It is possible that your poor guy was sick when you got him, you can't always tell.
