Average lifespan of a Betta

[daniel364]

Anyone know what it is? I was thinking of getting one for my 7g and ive never had one before.

Thanks

 

[mostlycichlids]

2-3 years!

 

[Rbishop]

2-4 yrs

 

[daniel364]

Thank-you. Any tips about them?

 

[wataugachicken]

they need a heater, regular water changes, and a varied diet.

 

[Rbishop]

They enjoy space as much as any other fish and some company.

 

[daniel364]

dalphinia?, I have a heater, regular tank going, thanks. When you say company? do you have any suggestions on what fish that it wont bully?

Thank-you

 

[legendaryfrog]

They enjoy space as much as any other fish and some company.

Yep. Dont think they can live in small bowls like the LFS's happen to say they can.

Bettas, like any other fish, appreciate lots of space and a quality, varying diet.

 

[nickmcmechan]

Woo hoo, just bought my first ever betta today, turquoise.

Goy him in a 10G with light filtration, 9 ADF, 2 bamboo shrimp and 4 amanp shrimp, very very heavily planted

 

[Aphotic Phoenix]

Bettas can actually live quite a long time (up to 7 or 8 years has been recorded I believe), but a lot of does depend on the conditions they were kept in before you receive it. For example, chain store bettas tend to average a shorter lifespan than bettas that are purchased from a breeder.

A good varied diet helps to keep bettas healthy, they are primarily carnivorous fish so they definitely enjoy live / frozen / freeze dried treats, although some avid betta keepers give them a pea once a week for digestive health.