thinking of another beta........

[.sarah]

Just my thoughts, but ...

If you feel like you're saving the betta's from the pet stores and walmart, then you feel like they shouldn't be bred, right? So quit buying from there! You're supporting them being bred by "saving" them.

I would look into a breeder or maybe a store that focuses just on fish. The aquarium stores around here have much healthier looking fish IMO.

[crazy_caique]

good luck finding the right betta.

[Alysser]

Well, it shouldn't have any weird looking things on it. This can be parasites,tumors,wounds,ect. Obviously, don't put the fish togather. Make sure it's coloring is nice and bright. Make sure the fish has been fed well.