Coldwater?

[MermaidMel]

http/cgi.ebay.co.uk/MALE-SIAMESE-FIGHTER...VQQcmdZViewItem

 

[Kaz1814]

They have got to be kidding!!!!! Coldwater?
Prices are astronomical too. I've ordered 6 CT girls from a reputable breeder, Postage is about £6 or £7 altogether.

 

[MermaidMel]

I always wonder how those 'desktop' betta 'homes' and them on the wall and vases etc [shudder] stay at an optimum temp for a betta, especially during winter?

 

[Danno]

It is just advertizement. The point in that comment was the 'can' not 'is'. Bettas can live in 'coldwater' temperatures but it isn't what is preferable.

 

[Robotochan]

He's also using Tropical Fish 4 U's fish images which I'm sure they won't be too happy about a competitor using their hard work!

 

[lilfishie]

my boys have no heater but there water is certainly not cold, infact there isn't much difference to my heated female tank

 

[Gill]

my boys have no heater but there water is certainly not cold, infact there isn't much difference to my heated female tank

same. not had any complaints, and they all make lovely nests

 

[MermaidMel]

Well I know for a fact the water in my lounge goes down to about 68 of a night time, I left some water out (covered) with a thermometer in, so I don't want to take any chances, hence I've bought a hydor mini heater now for my new betta home x

 

[xweeqtx]

My boys are in a divided non-heated tank now, but they are in the kitchen where the main sources of heat are. They're tank is filtered, but to ensure even more heat is provided I give them a 10/20% water change in the morning and replace it with luke warm water. There isn't much of a difference between my heated tanks either.

I would provide them with a heater but my house is so warm its unbelievable - the heating doesn't even go on the winter. So, although they are tropical fish, in the wild the temperature must fluctuate a little as well. No way is it going to stay a steady temperature. And hey, people have claimed the best breeding of them has gone on outside!

On the topic of the ebay seller, prices are outrageous(Royal Mail Special Delivery is £6.00 in the uk then say £1 for packaging). And I tend not to buy anything that doesn't have an actual photograph for what's being sold.