what are the signs for an old betta?

[mcshell]

HI,
Can anyone tell me what are some signs of a betta getting really old and it's almost time for him to go?

I've been keeping Casper for 2+ years now.. and recently he seems to be less active than before. He also seems to have problem eating - he can't seem to focus on the food; and seems to have problem swallowing the food... He's still eating though... he can eat smaller bits.

I think he's getting really old

thanks

 

[Iggy]

Old age symtoms in bettas:

1. Less Active
2. Duller Color / Faded
3. Loss of Apatite / Less Apatite

It might be that is vision is getting worse ... just check to see if his eyes are clear or not.

I know Casper is an opaque, so color loss is going to be harder to tell.

His immune system will be a little weaker, so keep the water cleaner and the temperature steady around 78F.

I've seen a 4 1/2 year old betta, he died earlier this summer and was pretty much active till the end... so its sometimes hard to tell.

Hope this helps

 

[mcshell]

Cas is still very inactive
He got some fungus infection in his tail

I think I'm going to lose him soon

 

[phOOey]

having him for 2 years you must of grown pretty close

But it sounds like Cas has had a better life than most bettas, and i'll bet he'd thank you for it if he could.

 

[mcshell]

Cas has gone...
He left peacefully this morning.
Although I was kind of prepared for this... I still feel very upset.
He was a cute little boy... I really miss him...

 

[Lotus]

Sorry to hear you lost Cas

 

[theeyrietrainer]

ouchie.. im so sorry mcshell, i know how you feel. ive had a favourite betta (also cellophane) taken from me. and you loved cas so much too! it was great when you spoke so much about him, but now all we'll hear are memories, just remember, Cas is happy that he's actually able to be a good father with the help of a good friend (friend sounds better than owner). just remember, not all bettas are able to get help in raising their young like you did with cas and his batch!

 

[zanoshano]

i feel for you. Terribly sorry to hear about your loss. Maybe a new white betta would cheer u up, it wont be the same guy, but it will bring your routene for caring for it back.

 

[mcshell]

It's ok... i probably won't find another Cas. I still have his offsprings fortunately. Thanks though

 

[timisu87]

I feel for you buddy, its like losing a best friend.