Another factor for how long a betta fish will live is the water temperature in the aquarium.
86 degrees Fahrenheit is the absolute maximum, temperature that your betta tank can be at is 30 degrees Celsius or 86 degrees Fahrenheit.
Any higher than that and you are more or less cooking your fish, cooking it slowly, but cooking it none the less. You will notice weird behavior in your betta fish if the water is too warm
Be sure to keep the water at between 75 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit, which will boost your betta's immune system and help prevent disease.
Choose and research a good aquarium heater and get a reliable tank thermometer to keep track of the temperature. A 25 watt heater will do the trick!
if you do choose to keep your betta in a small tank it is probably best not to use a heater at all. A tank heater in a small tank can lead to the water temperature rising very rapidly, which is not good for the fighting fish – it can be almost like cooking them.
If you do choose to keep your betta in a small tank, try and locate it in a warm place in your home.
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