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What is the correct temperature, and how to obtain it?

Yesterday I bought a blue/teal/purple betta fish. He is really beautiful and an image of health. I keep him in a rather large bowl (1- 1 1/2 gallon) with a fake plant, conditioned tap water, and pebbles. I bought a thermometer today, and his water is at around 60 degrees fahrenheit. The lady at the pet store said I didn’t need a heater, but I’m not sure. He is looking happy and healthy, his fins are getting longer, his color is noticeably brighter, and he glides around the tank happily. Is 60 too cold? How can I get it warmer? What happens when the water is too cold? Thanks!

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Answer #1

yeah if it seems fine, don’t heat the tank. and I’m happy to hear that your fish is doing well :) I think 60 degrees is good bc my brother’s tank temp is 62.

Answer #2

NO YOU DO NOT WARM IT!!! Hahahaahaa theyre supposed to be room temp. just leave it room temp. one time when I was cleaning my tank I put my fishy in a tupperware but the water was too cold, and I put it in shock, I thought I killed it..to make sure after that I put it in warm/hot water and it came back to life!!!Haahaha just room temp girll!:)

Answer #3

I just said you’re supposed to keep it room temp, ‘do. not. heat. it.’ kay? like dude dont kill it, ,,,

Answer #4

ok. I have a little desk light I could use. Won’t is be too glary for him?

Answer #5

if the water is to cold they die. to get water warmer you can use light

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