Betta growth living

Question
Hi
  I heard a rumor that if a betta can grow slower, it will live longer.  Is this true?
If so it would help me very much since i am breeding bettas.  

                              Thanks so much!
                                   Paul

Answer
Hello Paul-

There really isn't a way to extend a betta's life past what it's genetics program. If you have a slow growing betta, it will simply die at a smaller size. You can try out-crossing bettas (as inbreeding shortens the lifespan) but nowadays bettas just don't live very long.

Sorry I can't offer more. Hope this is helpful!
-Amber Worman