Old Age. Older betta fish will usually have signs of wear and tear -- such as ragged edges on the fins, lost scales and white spots on the skin. Older bettas' backs may become humped; they may miss when they strike at food. Older bettas may spend more time resting in the plants rather than swimming actively.
How long do bettas from pet stores live?
The average Betta lives about three years. However, that doesn't necessarily mean you'll have your Betta that long. Why? Because a Betta purchased at a pet shop is often one year old already.2020-07-10
How long do bettas from Petco live?
Bettas can live 3-5 years with proper care.
How old is a juvenile betta fish?
These juvenile bettas range anywhere from five weeks old to nine weeks old. Baby bettas are obviously much smaller in size and require special care and monitoring and should be reserved for experienced caretakers.2017-03-29