Zoo Med BETTATHERM™ Mini Size Betta Bowl Heater - Manual (Page 2)

DO NOT allow this heater to operate dry. Special
care should be taken to be sure that the heater
remains submerged in water when in use.
If the heater comes out of the water, unplug
immediately and allow to completely cool before
handling.
HEATER INSTALLATION:
• Note: This heater will raise the temperature
in your fish bowl or tank by approximately
5 to 10°F (2.7 to 5.4°C) over ambient room
temperature. An aquarium thermometer
must be used to be sure that the tempera-
ture is appropriate for your Betta or other
aquarium fish. In the event that the ambient
room temperature is warmer than the de-
sired temperature in your aquarium, be sure
to unplug the heater to prevent overheating
the water and your aquarium fish. Do not
place your bowl or tank near a window, in
direct sunlight, or any other heat source to
prevent overheating your aquarium.
CAUTION:
1.Do not plug in the heater until after complet-
ing the following steps.
2.Place the heater near the floor of the bowl or
tank as shown in Figure 2.
3.Before filling the bowl or tank with water,
add aquarium gravel or sand to the floor of
your aquarium.
4.The heater is to be placed under a thin layer
of sand or gravel (up to 1 inch or 2.54 cm).
5.Secure the heater’s power cord to the side
wall of the bowl or tank with the clip and
suction cup provided.
6.Fill the bowl or tank with dechlorinated water
to the desired level. We recommend using
Zoo Med’s Betta H2O Conditioner.
7.Plug in the heater and allow the water
temperature to stabilize. This may take
several hours depending on the initial
water temperature and the ambient room
temperature.
8.Check the temperature shown on the
aquarium thermometer to be sure that the
temperature is correct for your Betta or
other aquarium fish. Bettas do best when
the temperature is between 76 and 80°F
(24.5 to 26.7°C). Temperatures required for
spawning are slightly higher at 80 to 85°F
(26.7 to 29.4°C).
If the temperature shown on your aquarium
thermometer exceeds the desired tempera-
ture in your bowl or tank, unplug the heater
to avoid overheating your fish.
WARRANTY:
Zoo Med Laboratories, Inc. (Zoo Med) warrants
each BETTATHERM™ Mini Size Betta Bowl
Heater to be free of defects in material and
workmanship under normal use and service
for one year from the date of purchase. The
obligation under this warranty is limited to the
repair or replacement, at Zoo Med’s discretion,
of the product or any part thereof, when the
product is returned to Zoo Med, freight prepaid.
No claim shall be allowed under this warranty if,
in the opinion of Zoo Med, the BETTATHERM™
Mini Size Betta Bowl Heater has been subject
to accident or improper usage, including but not
limited to: water damage, improper storage, ac-
cidental dropping, etc. This warranty is in lieu of
all other warranties and representations express
or implied. Please include your receipt, full name,
address, phone number, and email address along
with a note explaining failure when sending any
product back to Zoo Med. Please allow 4 to 6
weeks for repair or replacement.
BH-10
Heater
Fish bowl
Drip Loop
FIGURE 1
GFCI protected outlet
Power Supply Cord
FIGURE 2
ZOO MED LABORATORIES, INC.
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San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 USA
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