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Question about betta fish2007-11-24 23:39:52

My betta is like 2 1/2 yrs. old. My question is.would it be unusual for a 2 1/2 yr. old betta to just stay at the bottom of the bowl all the time? It's like he can't swim and he look's out to shape. He has been this way for about 4 mths. At first I thought he was dying and that was 4 mths. ago. He does eat because when he see's me put food in the bowl he make's his way to the top, but I keep the water level low so he can get his food. Thanks for all you answers!!

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It sounds as if your fish is getting old. A few years ago, properlly cared for bettas lived for 5+ years, but unfortunately, their popularity has caused them to be inbred (unscrupulous breeders trying to make money the fastest way possible) and the life expectancy is now closer to two to three years.

I'm assuming that you have high water quality in your tank or bowl. At this point, the best that you can do is to make sure that the water temperature is between 80 and 82 degrees and to keep providing him with excellant care. I think that you're doing your best.

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no idea sorry

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all bettas usally stay at the bottom of the bowl, mine does ,you got your self a pretty old fish there buddy

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as long as you keep his water bowl clean, his water clean and the temp right in the room, and give him just the right amount of food and not too much he is healthy, even at old age. and i wouldnt lower the water level too much, because he needs the air from the water to breath. also i would get a water plant to put in his bowl with him to give him oxygen since he is old and all. he needs that anyways really. he should be fine if you just take care of him. other wise dont make him suffer, just flush him. good luck.

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I had a betta fish some years ago and discovered that they are very resilient. When I got him he was bright blue/purple and relatively active although he did just sit there in the water most of the time. I had him for about 3 years. I was told by the pet store owner that they do not require much room (they keep them in plastic cups at the store).