New Betta Owner!

[nikkilee]

I am a newbie here, I've been lurking (lol) around reading and reseaching here on your forum for the last few weeks. I have 2 males a double tail and a veil tail (which belongs to my 3 year old). I have found all kinds of awesome info here (Petco and PetSmart left more to be desired obviously). Now onto my question, is there any way to tell a Betta's age? Our Veil Tail is probably 3 inches long from tip to tail, the double tail is probably 1 1/2 inches. Just curious really.

[JKfish]

Welcome to the forum :D

Unfortunately, it'd be hard to tell. Bettas could possibly be 6 months up to a year old when you buy them.

[nikkilee]

Thanks for your response! :o)

[Oldfishlady]

Welcome to the forum...glad you decided to join....and as JKfish posted...its hard to say.....and I agree generally they are about 6mo-1yr of age in most of the box type pet shops...sometimes younger.....love to see some pic of your Bettas and setups as well as hear more about them...

Its always nice to hear about a parent getting their child involved in the joys of wet-pets...they can have so much fun watching them and helping with the care even at a young age....kudos to you....

[turtle10]

Originally Posted by Oldfishlady

Welcome to the forum...glad you decided to join....and as JKfish posted...its hard to say.....and I agree generally they are about 6mo-1yr of age in most of the box type pet shops...sometimes younger.....love to see some pic of your Bettas and setups as well as hear more about them...

Its always nice to hear about a parent getting their child involved in the joys of wet-pets...they can have so much fun watching them and helping with the care even at a young age....kudos to you....

I agree, fish were a great part of my childhood.

Anyways, good luck and have fun with your fish nikki!

[nikkilee]

Thanks OFL! I will try to post my pics tonight!

[nikkilee]

Thanks turtle10, my 3 year old is waaaay too helpful if you know what I mean, lol! But we are having fun and learning so much!

[turtle10]

Haha I have a little sister who at times was also very "helpful" lol.

[amber31190]

thats great, just remember that first betta, could turn into a 125 gallon tank and plenty more to come, lol fish are great.. it could become a heatly addiction

[Lion Mom]

Originally Posted by amber31190

thats great, just remember that first betta, could turn into a 125 gallon tank and plenty more to come, lol fish are great.. it could become a heatly addiction

ABSOLUTELY!!! I started with one little betta (RIP Bob) and now have 13 tanks INCLUDING a 75 gal. and a 50 gal.!!!