I saved a betta today....

Originally posted by Mantis_22
I buy those little bettas at walmarts that they put in cups for a dollar daily just to save their lives. I usually give them out to friends which do take care of them properly. Its sick of how people treat organisims these days.
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Hate to break it to you, but buying the Bettas you see being mistreated in stores like Wal-Mart, etc. only encourages the retailer to buy more of them & mistreat those as well. If the fish don't sell, then the retailer will quit carrying them.

BTW, if you're really interested in/concerned about fish & other animal welfare, it's always good to get active in your local community. I know a group of people who drove a Pet Store (one that sells puppies) out of Champaign, IL by picketing it & going to city council meetings complaining about it, etc.

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Yeah, ther tanks at my Wal-Mart used to be decent, but now, just about every tank is infected with ich and has cloudy water. The only things I buy there are decorations, aquatic plant bulbs and tanks.

For fish, I usually go to the Petco near me or this small fish store with a lot of fish to choose from at really good prices. The tank maintenance of the tanks at both of those places are very good.
 
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