Betta’s age/colouration?

[LadfromLondon]

Anyone have a rough estimate on what his age might be?

Should I expect more colouration along with age?

Thanks!

 

[SuperCooper]

From my experience, bettas most certainly do change colour a lot as they age.. although this is mostly for marbled bettas or grizzled bettas. It's not 100% certain though either, it really does depend on their specific genetics. Because you are asking about your bettas age, I assume it is because he/she is new/newly purchased? I cannot say 100% but in Australia it is common for bettas to be sold around 4 -5 months old, at least this is what I have been told be lfs, independents and from what it says on most online sellers (this of course does not take into account how long they have been in store too)! If your betta is new also, or purchased online, they sometimes "loose" colour due to stress from shipping or handling. From what I can see from the photo though, your betta is lovely!! I love it's bronze hue and speckled finage

 

[LadfromLondon]

From my experience, bettas most certainly do change colour a lot as they age.. although this is mostly for marbled bettas or grizzled bettas. It's not 100% certain though either, it really does depend on their specific genetics. Because you are asking about your bettas age, I assume it is because he/she is new/newly purchased? I cannot say 100% but in Australia it is common for bettas to be sold around 4 -5 months old, at least this is what I have been told be lfs, independents and from what it says on most online sellers (this of course does not take into account how long they have been in store too)! If your betta is new also, or purchased online, they sometimes "loose" colour due to stress from shipping or handling. From what I can see from the photo though, your betta is lovely!! I love it's bronze hue and speckled finage

Yes it’s been a week I bought him today! I’m confident he will grow more, because I don’t think this is his full adult size. Thank you! I’ve seen pictures of what this exact species can look full size, I’m just worried he won’t! I’m hoping he colours you after some time and feeding etc

 

[SuperCooper]

Yes it’s been a week I bought him today! I’m confident he will grow more, because I don’t think this is his full adult size. Thank you! I’ve seen pictures of what this exact species can look full size, I’m just worried he won’t! I’m hoping he colours you after some time and feeding etc

Oh! Very new indeed I would say once he is more settled into his new home he will feel more comfortable and colour up a bit more! What colour is he supposed to be? Is he a wild betta species? From the photo he looks to be so?!

 

[LadfromLondon]

Oh! Very new indeed I would say once he is more settled into his new home he will feel more comfortable and colour up a bit more! What colour is he supposed to be? Is he a wild betta species? From the photo he looks to be so?!

Thank you! I’ll show you a picture of him when he’s flared up, I find it a bit difficult to describe his colour yes he’s a wild Betta! Betta Mahachai