I did save this fish, because being an experienced fish owner, I know without a doubt this fish was on its last fin. It wasn't a compulsive buy, I considered it for a few days after observing them in slightly better (but still bad) condition earlier in the week. I did complain to a worker there, after seeing them bring in a whole new shipment to suffer. I also complained to the checkout woman about the condition of the fish. Of course, right now all of them look healthy and happy because of their short experience in this condition. I just saw this one fish that I knew I could help.

If I did hear of someone buying pups from a BYB that were in the same condition this fish was in I would commend them. Considering, of course, that they were also taking actions against it. I hate the idea of animals suffering. In my experience, though, action is much more likely to happen against a byb than someone selling fish. Report puppies lying in small baskets surrounded by their own feces and urine, with injuries to their limbs, and AC&C would be there right away.

I like the idea of reporting Wal-mart. I'm sure in most wal-mart stores the fish are not in this condition. I can't believe how it was. I will have to watch to see how often they get new fish so I can see the cycle. Anyone that regularly allows fish to be in this condition should be punished.

He is a peachy color, with aqua on his fins. He's not the prettiest betta, but he's mine

I still haven't thought of a name. Maybe Yoji, after Yoji on Miami ink, or Bonzai... Still looking for suggestions