I dropped by one of pet chains today. A Canadian regional one, owned by the big kids. I was quickly checking for plants - when I did something I hate doing. I accidentally looked at the Bettas, sitting there in plastic cups with "specially designed betta lids".
I always advise people to never rescue Bettas. Once they get into rough shape, all sorts of communicable diseases can blossom, and every rescue Betta is a spin of Russian roulette if you have other fish at home and don't quarantine for weeks. Trying to save one can kill an entire tank.
But man, I felt sorry for those fish. I can see why people make the mistake of trying to save them. There was one bright eyed, still very healthy male there... it is hard to walk away sometimes when you how badly they're treated. But I had to. I've seen the results of looking at them...
I always advise people to never rescue Bettas. Once they get into rough shape, all sorts of communicable diseases can blossom, and every rescue Betta is a spin of Russian roulette if you have other fish at home and don't quarantine for weeks. Trying to save one can kill an entire tank.
But man, I felt sorry for those fish. I can see why people make the mistake of trying to save them. There was one bright eyed, still very healthy male there... it is hard to walk away sometimes when you how badly they're treated. But I had to. I've seen the results of looking at them...
