dead fish with open gills means?

[goldfries]

Originally posted by ChilDawg
Why did you say "when" instead of "if"? If there is a reason for having said it that way, please let us know exactly what you think caused the death so that he can worry now rather than later.

sorry. i was not implying anything. IF would be a better word. my apologies.

 

[ChilDawg]

That's okay. I just wanted to be sure, because a "when" could mean that you had something to offer in the way of info, and I wanted to make sure that it was made available if you had it. I apologize for my tone there.

 

[mt_marcy]

Bettas live short lives??? I have not found that to be true at all. I have known bettas to have a average life span of 2 years, and possibly longer if there enviroment is in exellent condition which of course leads to a healthier fish with a higher immune system...
mt_marcy!

 

[wetmanNY]

Two years is quite a short lifespan in captivity. Little tetras are all but annual fishes in nature. But they live for years in our aquariums.

Barbs live even longer.

 

[VoodooChild]

The oldest betta I've heard of is a customer of mine had one that was 6 years old (probably bought it at Wal-Mart). Hell, koi live to be 200+!

 

[ChilDawg]

Some used in university research have attained ages of 9+. They are chased daily to exercise and are kept in larger tanks--around 10 gallons. I believe that you can find that in Walt Maurus' tome.

 

[Mantis_22]

I had a beta for 3 years believe it or not
It stayed in a 2GL Glass Flower pot with a Plant my mo msaid to use. Plus I did water changes with Fresh Bottled Water every 2 weeks and fed it very little. It was sad when the little guy passed away . I did so little and he still lived I was amazed by that alone...