My Betta fish died. It’s the second one this year. Two different tanks. Perfect parameters. It’s most certainly not the tank that’s causing the issue because all of the other animals in the tanks were and are perfectly fine. I’m frustrated and disappointed.
The fish that got me into keeping aquariums was a female Betta fish. I had to give her away when I moved several years ago… and I still regret it.
Now I’m trying to keep a betta again and I don’t know if I’m just unlucky and keep coming home with sick ones, or what, but I think I’m give up on Betta fish. It makes me sad because I love their personalities, but I won’t keep a fish that’s just going to die within five months of bringing it home
Posted by Lovely-lorelei
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What were the symptoms?
Where are you getting the fish from? Big chain stores that sell betta like Petco or PetSmart are hit or miss. Especially with the fancy betta’s. I almost never had issues with standard blue bettas that have all lasted over 2+ years; one even reaching 5.
How many other fish are in the tank? Bettas can get stressed to the point of death if kept in large communities
Dang, it’s really a hit or miss. I got a male half moon from petco and he lasted about 3 years before developing a tumor and passing. Haven’t gotten another since but I have two empty tanks running
Bettas at most stores are highly inbred and have poor genetics. They usually dont last long like they used to. It’s unlikely anything you did even with the tetras. Even if life was short, they were blessed with a good life with you. You’d have to get one from a breeder for the best chance. Good breeders diversify genetics best to dilute the generations of inbreeding humans caused. They are properly cared for the entire time by proper breeders which allows for a stronger immune system.