http://disqus.com/people/3a426794aa1c4f1870be0d5f2dc3f708/enThu, 27 Sep 2007 16:34:50 -0000http://greendino.disqus.com/we8217ll_look_down_on_puget_sound/#comment-3036862Bettas can be fickle fish; I kept one alive for four years once, most people I know only manage 2-6 months, and my most recent Betta kicked the bucket after only 15 months . . . he developed a "food aversion" which meant I had to feed him live brine shrimp instead of pellets. I don't feel very guilty announcing that I was relieved to find him belly up. <br><br>The more I research Bettas, the more I'm convinced that they really need larger tanks complete with water circulation and heaters - badasses may survive in the smaller bowls, but it's not an environment they're likely to thrive in. <br><br>Short version: you didn't fail at fish keeping, the general public is just very very poorly eduacated about Bettas, which keeps some Betta breeders very happy to be in business. Peh. :/BettiThu, 27 Sep 2007 16:34:50 -0000