How Long Can Betta's Really Live? |
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 Dec 29 2007, 07:39 AM
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I read they live from 2-3 years but met someone whose Betta was 7 years old! Also read posts of Bettas living 5 years. Are these the exceptions to the rule or is the 2-3 year wrong? My Betta is just over a year old now and still looking great. Hopefully he will live a long time! Kinda attatched to him!
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Dec 29 2007, 10:42 AM
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 Fish Addict  Group: Members Posts: 575 Joined: 7-August 06 From: Leeds - United Kingdom Member No.: 23609 |
The Standard time that most books etc say is 2-3 years.
But my mum had a Betta at her vets that was over 7 yrs old he wasn't the most active fish but he was doing pretty well. I think it depends on fish, life & care |
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Dec 29 2007, 12:23 PM
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I read an article recently that Bettas kept in slightly colder temperatures (and less activity) live much longer (most of the fish in the study were living up to 10 years). Fish in warmer temperatures seem to, in a sense, age faster and they die in 2-3 years. I thought it was interesting, but I'll still keep my fishies in the warmer temps.
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 Dec 29 2007, 05:52 PM
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Fish Crazy Group: Members Posts: 175 Joined: 28-December 07 From: USA Member No.: 37879 |
I have heard about that also. Warmer temps mean faster metabolism and faster lifespan. Interesting.
Thanks for the replies! ~Holly |
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Dec 30 2007, 10:24 PM
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QUOTE (Hollymolly4 @ Dec 29 2007, 05:52 PM)  I have heard about that also. Warmer temps mean faster metabolism and faster lifespan. Interesting. Thanks for the replies! ~Holly I know it's not grammar forums, but it's a shorter lifespan. |
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Dec 30 2007, 10:46 PM
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QUOTE (jourdy288 @ Dec 30 2007, 04:24 PM) QUOTE (Hollymolly4 @ Dec 29 2007, 05:52 PM) I have heard about that also. Warmer temps mean faster metabolism and faster lifespan. Interesting. Thanks for the replies! ~Holly I know it's not grammar forums, but it's a shorter lifespan. Either way makes sense 
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Dec 31 2007, 03:56 AM
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QUOTE (Snooks1! @ Dec 30 2007, 10:46 PM) QUOTE (jourdy288 @ Dec 30 2007, 04:24 PM) QUOTE (Hollymolly4 @ Dec 29 2007, 05:52 PM) I have heard about that also. Warmer temps mean faster metabolism and faster lifespan. Interesting. Thanks for the replies! ~Holly I know it's not grammar forums, but it's a shorter lifespan. Either way makes sense ;) Life in the fast lane. |
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Jan 3 2008, 12:26 PM
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 Fish Crazy Group: Members Posts: 137 Joined: 3-January 08 From: Brisbane, QLD, AUSTRALIA Member No.: 38055 |
I like them being active too, so warmer waters it is! Also, colder water slows down the metabolism and makes them to prone to infections and stuff eeeeeek!
Active and healthy lifestyle is the way to go - even if it is shorter =( |
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