I really like my no clean aquarium and my blue betta is very happy. But it is starting to get cold, is there a heater that will fit?
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There are heaters that work like a heating pad but they they don't work very well. So I would recamend getting a thermomitor as well. Betta can handle water temp as low as 74 and up to 84. An other option would be to get a real aquarum heater and a dish wash tub. During the evening or on really cold days put the whole no clean aquarum in the tub full of water and the heater. Good luck!
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I just picked up a small heater at Petco, ran around $17, affixes to the back of the tank with a suction cup. Keeps the tank around 80 degrees automatically.
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I believe that there is a heater available. I think I saw one at one of the pet supply stores. Sheila
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Works good in my 2.5 gal betta tanks, I leave in on all the time - but my lights throw no heat so it is ok.....when I had different bulbs that got warm I would unplug heater for a while. It is a great heater for when the house is cool.
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I use these heaters with my bettas and betta fry and the work great. Keeps water warm and does not over heat.I definitely recommend.
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I would use on cold water fish in this tank such as Bettas or Goldfish since the tank does not come with a heater.
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Switching the heaters from tank to tank should be easy enough. Making sure there are no sudden temperature changes is the hard part. With two heaters in two identical tanks in the same room this might work, but only if the two heaters have exactly the same setting. This might not be true. Just a degree or two difference is enough to stress a fish (says some web pages). You should check that the two tanks are at the same temp with a really good thermometer. I have just one 2.5 gal tank and change about 10% of the water daily by drawing off a quart (with a turkey baster) then warming a quart jar of new conditioned water by putting the jar in the tank for half an hour or so.
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Hi! Yes, a heater can be used with this tank. I use a long, slim black one...........can't remember the make but think it is a fluval.
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Yes, but monitor the temperature very closely, I'm guessing your getting a Betta. If so the temperature should be around 80 degrees. I've been a fish keeper for years and my opinion would be get atleast a gallon tank. Half gallon is a bit too small for anything. My philosophy on fish tanks is get the biggest tank within your budget and space and save later before you realize you got too small of a tank for what you want.
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I have this heater fully submerged in a 5.5gal betta tank and I have had no problems with it. When you get the heater and actually see it you can tell it is sealed very well.
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Hydor 25W Submersible Glass Aquarium Heater - Original Theo I hear this is a great adjustable heater. how big is the spot in the back cause im not sure it'll fit
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This is a very poor heater.... I would not use it in any tank... You need a heater that you can set to the correct temperature for your tank... This one is a great disappointment. I expected more from tetra
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You can fit a perfectly suitable heater with a thermostat--certainly one that is strong enough for the Spec III--in the compartment with the pump. I have a &lt;a href="http://www.amazon.com/Hydor-25W-Submersible-Aquarium-Heater"&gt;Hydor 25W Submersible&lt;/a&gt; in each of mine; it's a little bit of a pain to get the suction cups on the clips to hold while the tank is dry, but they stick well enough once there is water in (I only use one, as it's pretty impossible to get the second placed, but as the compartment is narrow anyway, you really only need the one clip to hold the heater below the water line), and there is a cutout at the back of the lid for the cord for the pump which also accommodates the cord for the heater. If the tank is for a betta or any other tropical fish, you really do need a heater with a thermostat to keep the temperature both warm enough and stable, but you should not have any difficulty or even aesthetic issues with a 25 watt. Good luck!
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I just set this up today. I wanted a heater with a thermostat and took a chance with the Hydor 25W Submersible Aquarium Heater - Original Theo. It just fits inside the pump area. Doesn't impede on the air hose or electrical wires.
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I have it on my 6 gallon fluval edge so it will be fine. I love this heater because it is the only heater that has build in temperature sensor and you can even set desired temperature. Once the sensor detect the tank temperature match the temperature you set, it will stop heat the water. Most mini heater will continue to heat the tank which result over heat the tank and kill fish.
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yes, I very much like this one; http://www.amazon.com/Hydor-7-5w-Heater-Bettas-Bowls/dp/B006JVQ67K/ref=sr_1_6?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1387438886&sr=1-6&keywords=aquarium+heater It works well without cooking your fish.
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I have this tank for a betta. The heater I use is a 10-watt Marina compact heater, it is stored in the filter compartment. Marina C10 Compact Heater, 10-Watt
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I have several of these in 2.5 and 5 gallon tanks with male bettas. Best heaters I have ever had.
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A betta by itself is fine in a 3-gallon. Maybe a snail would be alright, but definitely not the frog because it would produce too much waste for the small tank and the small filter. My tank is home to 1 betta and live plants. I also have a heater because bettas need 80 degrees F water, since they are tropical fish. My 1 betta is very active and always exploring and hiding in the plants. I would google "basic betta care" and "nitrogen cycle" and do a little reading before buying any animals. Remember fish are living beings and will depend on you for your care, so do your best to provide them a good home =)