Can Betta Fish Live In Cold Water?

Can Betta Fish Live In Cold Water?

A Betta Temperature Guide

A Betta Temperature Guide

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75-80 ° Fahrenheit or  23–26 ° Celcius

75-80 ° Fahrenheit or  23–26 ° Celcius

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Right Temperature For Betta Fish

Right Temperature For Betta Fish

Thermometer

Below 72 ° Fahrenheit or  22 ° Celsius start affecting their metabolism.

Below 72 ° Fahrenheit or  22 ° Celsius start affecting their metabolism.

Tropical region is right for betta. They can survive without any heater. Normal room temperature is suitable for them in this region.

Tropical region is right for betta. They can survive without any heater. Normal room temperature is suitable for them in this region.

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Suitable Region For Betta Fish?

Suitable Region For Betta Fish?

Palm Tree

Sudden temperature drop allows betta fish to die very soon. However, below 72° F or 22° C betta fish start getting stress.

Sudden temperature drop allows betta fish to die very soon. However, below 72° F or 22° C betta fish start getting stress.

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How Cold Is Too Cold For Betta?

How Cold Is Too Cold For Betta?

If temperature drop very slowly then betta can adapt it in some extent.

If temperature drop very slowly then betta can adapt it in some extent.

Betta fish will survive for three to six months if the water is just a few degrees below the ideal range (78-80°F)

Betta fish will survive for three to six months if the water is just a few degrees below the ideal range (78-80°F)

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How Long Can A Betta Fish Live In Cold Water? 

How Long Can A Betta Fish Live In Cold Water? 

However, freezing temperatures  will kill your betta in a couple of days.

However, freezing temperatures  will kill your betta in a couple of days.

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Symptoms of  Low Temperature in Betta Tank 

Symptoms of  Low Temperature in Betta Tank 

Due to low temperature, they will loose their natural appetite. So they become thin due to low metabolism rate.

Due to low temperature, they will loose their natural appetite. So they become thin due to low metabolism rate.

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Description

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01. Metabolism Rate Will Drop

01. Metabolism Rate Will Drop

In this case, various parasites, bacteria may attack betta fish & they may fall ill more often.

In this case, various parasites, bacteria may attack betta fish & they may fall ill more often.

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02. Betta Will Be Susceptible To Disease

02. Betta Will Be Susceptible To Disease

Betta will be found at the bottom of the tank more often. They become very lethargic.

Betta will be found at the bottom of the tank more often. They become very lethargic.

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03. Betta Will Be Inactive

03. Betta Will Be Inactive

Add a heater & raise temperature very slowly by taking some days or weeks.

Add a heater & raise temperature very slowly by taking some days or weeks.

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What Could be Done To Raise Temperature?

What Could be Done To Raise Temperature?

If the tank is still too cold, add some intense lighting.

If the tank is still too cold, add some intense lighting.

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 Click The Link Below.

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Keep Betta Fish Happy & Healthy: 6 unique Veterinary Guideline

Keep Betta Fish Happy & Healthy: 6 unique Veterinary Guideline