Just A Quick Question

[Dae]

Hiya all!

Just a quick question about treating a betta for ich. I know the meds I need, and that I need to raise the temp, and add more aeration. My question is, does anyone know if a betta can accept temps up to 30C/86F?

Only reason I didn't put this question in fish emergencies (I already asked about treating ich over there) is I specifically wanted to ask some people experienced with bettas.

 

[Colin_T]

bettas are fine at 30C. They come from the tropics and live in shallow water that heats up quickly and gets above 30C. They are also a labyrinth species, which means they can breathe air from the atmosphere instead of taking oxygen from the water.
The Labyrinth organ was developed to allow fish to live in warm water with little oxygen.

 

[Dae]

Thanks Colin!