Well, he's a Crowntail Betta (I know he's a male for a fact), and he's almost seven years old. He's been kept with my Comet goldfish for a while now and just hangs out inside this ornamental stump-thing. Then, when feeding time rolls around he shimmies on out and eats. It's pretty crazy, how two fish such different sizes get along. Anyway, do you think that's pretty old? I have a Black Moore that's older than my dog (nine years).
2007-09-25 17:15:16 · 9 answers · asked by The Municipality 3 in Pets ➔ Fish
That is pretty old!
2007-09-25 17:27:48 · answer #1 · answered by Kyle S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, definitely getting up there. Might need to think about gettin him a walker, er, swimmer. Whatever. You've done a great job caring for him, except for putting him with the goldfish. Goldfish generally thrive in water below 70 F, while bettas do much better in water over 75, preferably around 80.
2007-09-26 11:25:58 · answer #2 · answered by TopPotts 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On an average they live 2-3 years, but with the proper care they have been known to live for 8 years or more.
So yes your betta is old. You must be doing something right :)
I've had both males and females live for 7 years.
2007-09-26 00:22:27 · answer #3 · answered by Akasha 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That is really old. My betta fish only lived for about 2 years.
2007-09-26 09:37:50 · answer #4 · answered by prettybabe524 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes that is pretty old for a betta of any variety because they are only expected to live between 2 and 5 years. i would say your betta is well looked after
2007-09-26 04:48:22 · answer #5 · answered by mallissa_rocks 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You obviously take excellent care of your fish & have amazing luck besides. Or should I say your fish are lucky to have you ;-)
Yes, this is an advanced age for a betta & it's cool to learn that they can live that long.
2007-09-26 02:28:06 · answer #6 · answered by Catkin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that is pretty old, mine only lived for a year and a half...your lucky! Mine was a girl though...
2007-09-26 00:21:54 · answer #7 · answered by Steph<3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
very old, their lifespan is usually , Most of these animals can live for 2 to 3 years in this fish bowl.
2007-09-26 02:11:38 · answer #8 · answered by lisadolenz 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
That is pretty old. My beta only lived two years...
2007-09-26 00:20:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋