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Well after 3 weeks of being ill, and some progress I found him dead this morning It is so strange when things happen at times. I knew he was ill, but at the same time he was acting normal, ate normal, reminds me of a sick person, you know they are sick, but still suprised when they die as they seemed fine. I know you guys said they can live past 5 years, and as my betta was probably close to 4.5, I still think that is not to bad as most people I know are lucky to get them to live to 2 years. I just feel bad now knowing he still would have had a few years left in him had he not gotten ill. And I still do not understand how after 4+ years being housed a particular way, it took that long to become ill when all along the way his housing/treatment was the same. None the less, I am bummed.
But even with his death, I will move on, and I will search for a new betta. The downfall, we switched companies where we get betta from, and the ones we get now, 50% die within a day or two of arrival. Almost afraid to get them from there(I dont remmber the company off hand). when we got from Tides In, they had great bettas, lucky to loose 3 out of 75 shipped to us, and their betta all around looked nicer. Have any of you guys gotten bettas from Segrest Farms? They are another supplier, and we have gotten bettas from them in eons, i think the last time I orded from them (back when I was ft there) was about 5 years ago. Or do you knw of anywhere I could get a good healthy betta from? Obviously not all pet store bettas are unhealthy as mine lived as long as he did. Just curious on your guys take, and where you get yours. I seen some cool ones on ebay, not to sure about buying a fish on ebay though. Any ideas?
~Melissa

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