Can Beta fish be mad a you?

Strange question I am sure, I know that some pets get upset when the
owner goes away for a while, or drops them off at the vets, do fish get
mad?

I just find that question funny.

But on the other hand, i had a betta that i had to return to the LFS
because it was really picky when it comes to dinner. Yah thats right,
it was really annoying because it wouldn't eat my flakes, pellets or
anything.

My short finned male jumps out of the water and tries to bite my face, when
ever I lean over my tank when he has made a bubble nest. So I would say yes
they do get mad at you.

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I just find that question funny.

But on the other hand, i had a betta that i had to return to the LFS
because it was really picky when it comes to dinner. Yah thats right,
it was really annoying because it wouldn't eat my flakes, pellets or
anything.

M wrote:
Strange question I am sure, I know that some pets get upset when the
owner goes away for a while, or drops them off at the vets, do fish get
mad?

I'm not sure about that, but my betta sometimes flares up at me, and
will jump and bite at my finger if I stick it in or near the water.

- Logic316



"Those who beat their swords into plowshares will plow for those who don't."

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Strange question I am sure, I know that some pets get upset when the
owner goes away for a while, or drops them off at the vets, do fish get
mad?


Absolutely!.. but the length of memory is relatively short, and varies by
species. Any fish which profits from learned experiences (ie: carnivores
hunting) tends to have a more persistent memory, as do larger omnivores.
I don't recall my Bettas have a particularly good memory (if it didn't
involve food ;~), but others here with more experience would be able to
comment more accurately.
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www.NetMax.tk

Thanks for all the replies. I was wondering, ok so he is mad, why
doesnt he move around much any more? What is the life expentancy of a
beta?

"M" wrote in message
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Thanks for all the replies. I was wondering, ok so he is mad, why
doesnt he move around much any more? What is the life expentancy of a
beta?
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Some days my bettas are more active than other days. They generally live
around 4 years if well cared for.
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"M" wrote in message
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Thanks for all the replies. I was wondering, ok so he is mad, why
doesnt he move around much any more? What is the life expentancy of a
beta?


Because they can get mad doesn't necessarily mean that it's so. I would
assume the problem was something else and go through the usual routine;
water tests, inspect for signs of disease, appetite etc. Life expectancy
in a heated tank is in the 5 to 6 year range (subtract one from before
you got him), and about 3 to 4 unheated (both figures as generally
reported, 7 years is also occasionally reported but more infrequent
lately). Genetics has a big influence, and I think shorter life
expectancies are becoming the norm.
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www.NetMax.tk

Oh man, I hope he lives longer than 4 years. Thanks for the info though.

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Oh man, I hope he lives longer than 4 years. Thanks for the info though.
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Heated or unheated the longest any betta lived for me was 4 years plus a few
months. I have no idea how old he was when I bought him. I'll guess around
5 to 7 months old. Since most die around the 4 year point they're probably
actually about 4 1/2 years old at the time of their death.
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http://bellsouthpwp.net/s/h/shastadaisy
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