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07-02-2007, 06:20 PM
Picked up a nice little used Betta Care Book...
Quick & Easy, Betta Care 2002 by T.F.H. Publications
On page 17, in the box it says:
How Long Will My Betta Live?
Most betta enthusiasts are of the opinion that bettas have an expected life of about 30 months. This is why it is important to purchase young fish if you wish to spawn them and enjoy them for more than a few months Of course, such averages reflect extremes, and information from several sources indicates that bettas can live much longer. Under laboratory conditions, males have been found to live for at least nine years. Each of these fish was given a tank of several gallons all to itself and was excercised each day by being chased around the tank by a researcher. Room and exercise may be the keys to longer lives.
Quick & Easy, Betta Care 2002 by T.F.H. Publications
On page 17, in the box it says:
How Long Will My Betta Live?
Most betta enthusiasts are of the opinion that bettas have an expected life of about 30 months. This is why it is important to purchase young fish if you wish to spawn them and enjoy them for more than a few months Of course, such averages reflect extremes, and information from several sources indicates that bettas can live much longer. Under laboratory conditions, males have been found to live for at least nine years. Each of these fish was given a tank of several gallons all to itself and was excercised each day by being chased around the tank by a researcher. Room and exercise may be the keys to longer lives.