i live in pune india and now it is winter the temperature in here 27 degres celicus in the day time and 10 degrees celicus in the night and sometimes the night temperature falls to 2 to 1 degrees c so should i need a heater because my fishes have became less active and they eat less
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#1 written by Devo Yo :D April 13th, 2010 at 10:10
You will only need a heater if your house reaches temperatures below 70 degrees usually. If it goes any lower and their water becomes cold they’ll go into shock, which makes it look like they’re dead. Just place them in room temperature water and they’ll usually come back.
#2 written by catx April 13th, 2010 at 10:55
Yes, a heater will provide your fish with a stable constant temperature. Steeply fluctuating temperatures can, and will, shock a fish, even kill it, so yes, I would recommend you get a heater for your tank asap.
#3 written by r.e.i.g.n. April 13th, 2010 at 11:39
ohh man, lucky you!
i live in much hotter area and really don’t want any help from heater…
umm, anyway..!!
what fish do you have? tropical fish would love that 27c, but not the 10c…
if its coldwater fish such as godlfish then it’ll be fine.
any fish would easily adapt to new temperature, as long as the changes are slow, to let them establish.
if yours is tropical fish, you may need heater, but only use it at night.
actually heaters are quite easy to use, there’s a temperature control that makes them only active when the temperature drops, but when the temperature is at desired, they’ll automatically turn off themselves.
good luck!
i love zebra danios cuz they’re from india and cute 
#4 written by Gary C April 13th, 2010 at 11:40
It depends on what kind of fish you’re keeping, but 1 or 2 degrees C is quite cold, so probably you do need a heater.
#5 written by Catherine April 13th, 2010 at 12:21
Yes, you will need a heater.. Since the temperature drops to 10 degrees at night..
Get a heater and set it to 27 degrees, that way the water will stay the same temperature all the time and your fish will be healthier
They dont like temperature changes all that much..
#6 written by hawaiianbaybe1 April 13th, 2010 at 12:55
i would have to say yes you should get a heater. this will keep the water more a constat temp and the fish will be happier.