a lot of people have bettas

**orcalover** · 07-09-2006, 03:18 PM

i just don't understand i love them don't get me wrong but they always look dead in the stores and if i get them they die in a week (only tryed it once) but still i see all these pictures of really lively battes and i just have to stand up and clap because i have no idea how you do it. and you should really teach the pet stores where i live

**Chilli** · 07-09-2006, 04:02 PM

You are very right. Alot of people here own bettas, and most everyone owns more than one.

(they're a wee bit addicting to say the least).
I'm not certain why the betta you got died in only a week. I own ten bettas, and a few of them I got when they looked a bit sick. All of mine lived well over a week.
Do you ever plan on trying to own a betta again?

**Danegirl2208** · 07-09-2006, 04:24 PM

ive had several bettas..my last one died about a month ago, im sure ill be getting another soon..the ones in the stores usually do look sick though, so i know what you mean

**lute** · 07-10-2006, 12:49 PM

you can buy a betta from a betta breeder. i have 5 bettas, but bought them all from a petstore. i don't know why your betta died so quickly, but not all bettas dieoff like that. just make sure you ave a big enough bowl for them, the right kind offood, and their water is correct.

**orcalover** · 07-10-2006, 05:56 PM

yeah i just have never met so many people that can keep bettas alive
i don't think ill ever get a betta agin. i have a 30 gal. fish tank and lost of other fish i love and two cats (well three if you count the stray i take care of) and a great new conure

**bckrazy** · 07-10-2006, 08:55 PM

I definitely do not recommend buying Bettas from stores that neglect them, for that reason. =/ Not only should people not be supporting that kind of abuse, but it's also going to result in heartbreak most of the time. Next time, buy from your local Betta club, a local or online breeder, or a reputable Fish/aquarium store... preferably one that has Bettas in spotless, large containers, and do not have Bettas who are lethargic/diseased out on display.

All of my Bettas have either been from breeders or a really nice LFS (just 2 from there) and live long, healthy lives. One of my CT's is from Petsmart and had severe finrot & swim bladder disorder, I only got him because a friend who works there just brought him to my house! It was a huge struggle to keep him alive, as the rot had reached his body. It was also costly to treat him, and required several water changes each week. I don't feel most people know how to treat many of the sick Bettas who come from poor conditions, it isn't easy! It'll save you money & heartache in the end to just pay the extra shipping charges to get a Betta from a consciencious breeder who loves their fish and takes great care of them from birth.