cognizant

I stopped at the petstore on the way home and while I was there noticed that out of the approximate 80 bettas they had, about 30 of them were dead. I was super upset and wanted to rescue one of the ones still alive, but was unsure if I should or not.

The bettas are all kept in individual containers, so I am assuming there is not some betta disease running rampant through the store. Am I correct?

If the pet store is just being negligent I will go back tomorrow and buy one, but if you guys think the bettas are all sick I do not want to make a huge mistake.

Any advice?

Lucy

I would have asked about them.

I've been in stores, pointed out sick ones or dead ones.

Phinny12

That is so sad..they probebly died from starvation and lack of proper care.. I really doubt they ( Pet Store Personel) take the time to feed and water change each Betta in those death cups.. I have rescued many Bettas from Pet Stores and they have all turned out fine .. once they recovered . I would say yes to rescuing one poor guy and give him a chance to live a happy life.

Phinny12

...and I would say something to them too.. about the condition the keep thier Bettas in.. Nothing makes me madder than this subject.

Allie

Me too. Obviously they aren't cleaning their cups as much as they should.

shellbell4ever

I would also say rescue one!! if you have a qt or another tank that is, just in case there is a disease, you wouldn't want to risk infecting your other finned friends

Narcicius

I really hate the chain stores that do that. Most of the smaller shops in the area dont carry bettas for that reason. Which i respect on so many levels.

Jess

I once went through all the cups pulling the ones that were dead. Then I put them in the middle of the room on the large tank for all to see. I can't believe they allow this to happen, and if it does, no one seems to take care.

fhcrazy

thats ridiculous, 30 dead??