And yet another betta...

So we were at Wal-Mart last night (yes, yes, I know...). I NEVER purchase fish from Wal-Mart and usually avoid the fish section all together. Well the wee one wanted to look at the fish so I thought it couldn't hurt to let her look. This was the first visit in a while, but let me just so WOW! Not one dead fish, EVERYONE was completely healthy and the tanks had been aquascaped really nicely with live plants. Each tank had appropriate mixes of fish species, the information posted for each species was correct, and I even overheard an empolyee informing a potential new fish owner warning them away from some spotted green puffers they had saying that they were a highly specialized fish that needed a species only tank and wasn't best for a new aquarist. My draw audibly hit the floor! So I take a glance over at the bettas...again, WOW! Not only did they have some beautiful, healthy specimens, but those horribly teeny tiny cups were gone! They were still in cups (they haven't gotten that far yet) but they were (and yes, I actually busted out a tape measurer) in cups that were 6" across at the bottom and widened slightly as they got higher with 5" of water. They are such an improvement over those other cups! I really was shocked at this...

...and that leads me on to my second point....

I have yet another betta (that I happily purchased from Wal-Mart; my first fish from there). He is a gorgeous Crowntail, mainly black with some pretty irridescent blue on his fins and hints of red. Very pretty, and very healthy. Picked up one of their 10 gallon tank set-ups, used some old filter media and now he has a new home with me (no name as of yet). I will post pics as soon as I get a chance...and he will sit still for the camera.

 

Wow! I wish every Walmart was like that! The one nearest to me is horrible with their fish... Can't wait for pics!

 

Congratulations on your new betta ....

 

Sounds like a great Wal-mart!

 

I was SHOCKED! Trust me, until this point the conditions I found last night were not the norm. Far from it in fact. But it seems like they are really stepping it up, and if they continue to improve and keep it up I will definetly be more willing to buy both products and fish from them (but will still be loyal to my fav. LFS because they have always ROCKED!).

 

/1 Can I have your Walmart? Maybe we could write a letter of commendation..

 

I'm drafting the letter as we speak! I definetly want to praise them for any improvement...punish the bad (i.e. not buying any fish/products) and reward the good (i.e. buy some fish and products, write letter!).

 

I don't know what the difference is between the different wal-marts in different states but one has the bigger cups and 35 miles south in the next state they have the puny little ones that hold half the water of the bigger ones. Evidently Peta doesn't have much of an influence in the state I live in.

 

amazing!!!

 

Here he is! He still has no name yet, we will see how his personality developes before I give him one. And yes, that is him flaring at nothing...possibly he sees his reflection. Planning on getting some Cory Cats for the tank but right now he is the sole inhabitant.

 

What a bueatty! You sure he's from walmart

 

Yep...that is a big part of why I just couldn't pass him up! As much as I LOVE my LFS i've never seen a fish as unique looking as him, just your typical blues and reds. I will be keeping my eye out for more!

 

cool lucky you! I wish I had walmart like this....

 

I want your walmart and your betta!

 

Wow! Very nice quality from a Walmart!

- Nibog