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I have seen an average of two years, but I think it depends on the conditions that the fish is living in. One of my friends had a beta that lived for 5 years. It is common practice for people to keep betas in plant vases and small fish bowls, but they thrive much better if you keep them in an aquarium with a heater and a pump.
