Petco

Chief_waterchanger · July 27th, 2007

I was in Petco in Cleveland, Tennessee today for about 30 seconds.

The problem I saw that caused me to turn right around, no questions asked, was the condition of the bettas. The bettas were being kept in what appeared to be a completely sealed up thick plastic bag, looked to be vacuum sealed edges. There was enough water that if ya held it vertically it filled a small corner, but the bettas were laying flat, ontop of the feeder goldfish tank. The fish could breathe through one gill at a time if they were lucky. The ones who weren't dead already would starve to death soon.

I read that I should post a pro as well as the cons... I saw no pros, sorry.

_THAT WAS JUST CRUEL, and DISGUSTING TREATMENT!_

agsansoo · July 28th, 2007

We have a saying here.

"DeathCo, where the fish come to die"

I think they're all like that !

Radcliffe · July 28th, 2007

Well, like all stores, it depends a bit on the specific people working there.
The only thing I get there is driftwood- best selection and cheap prices on mopani wood.

--R

Butterfly · July 29th, 2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chief_waterchanger

I was in Petco in Cleveland, Tennessee today for about 30 seconds.

The problem I saw that caused me to turn right around, no questions asked, was the condition of the bettas. The bettas were being kept in what appeared to be a completely sealed up thick plastic bag, looked to be vacuum sealed edges. There was enough water that if ya held it vertically it filled a small corner, but the bettas were laying flat, ontop of the feeder goldfish tank. The fish could breathe through one gill at a time if they were lucky. The ones who weren't dead already would starve to death soon.

I read that I should post a pro as well as the cons... I saw no pros, sorry.

_THAT WAS JUST CRUEL, and DISGUSTING TREATMENT!_

I wonder if they were sent to them that way or someone took it on themselves to display them that way. Either way somebody should have know better. How awful!!!
Carol

Carol

Radcliffe · July 29th, 2007

I saw our good LFS with their bettas in baggies once. It turned out they were cleaning out and replacing the water in the large cups they keep the fish in. They are cups just the same, but they are about 12 ounces and always clean. I love going in there because I see them selling tanks and giving water to people buying bettas all the time. (yay)

--R

jbenne23 · July 30th, 2007

I would have to say that the Petco in Morgantown, WV is very good. Occasionally you will find a dead fish or two on the bottom, but what pet store doesn't have that. I havn't bought fish anywhere else. THey guarantee that you can return any dead fish to up to 15 days of the purchase date, and they will do free water readings. Bettas are always kept nice. THis Petco is for sure....NOT a Deathco.

Similar Aquarium Fish Forum Threads
Thread	Fish Forum
New Petco	More Freshwater Aquarium Topics
Petco	USA Fish Stores
PetCo vs. PetSmart?	General Discussion Archive
Gloomy about Petco.	General Discussion Archive
lol doh petco!	General Discussion Archive

Fish Forum Thread Tools
Show Printable Version