Problems Finding a New Betta...

[Jess]

Hi,

I've been looking for a new betta to put in a 2 gallon tank to keep my other depressed betta company... Anyway, i went round three different shops today and only managed to find two bettas!!!!! No one seems to have any!!!

Anyway, the bettas i found weren't very good... there was one crowntail but his fins were all ripped and he kind of just sat at the bottom of the tank... the other one was a veil tail but he was TINY - like, literally the size of a big guppy!!! He was pretty, but according to the person at the shop he's about 6 months old so should be fully grown... His fins seemed ok, but should he be that small?!?! I dont want to end up buying a fish thats just going to die after a couple of days but im getting really worried about my betta, he seems so depressed

What should i do?! or does anyone know where i can get HEALTHY bettas in Gloucestershire (UK)?! I cant find anywhere....

Thanks, Jess

 

[appleblossom]

I'm not sure about getting bettas in Gloucestershire, but I'm surprised you found a crowntail in the UK. They dont seem to exist round here!

Also the small betta is probably just young, I have a delta that is now the size of my male guppies, but he's still a littl'un and has some growing to do yet.

If you are willing to pay for postage try trimar. They are a UK fish mail order shop and you can visit their website at http/www.trimar.co.uk. The website may make you want to gouge out your eyes, but from what ive heard their stock is healthy and arrives in good condition.

 

[Jess]

Hey Nutmeg,

The crowntail might not be so bad then?! I was a bit concerned about the ripped fins though... Its the only one ive seen here!
I shall have a look on that site and see if i can find anything better on there, though obviously, as its only as a companion for my betta, i dont want to spend too much on this fish!!!

Thanks, Jess

 

[bunjiweb]

Hi Jess,

There are places to get Bettas in Gloucestershire No problem, I have 5!!

Where abouts in Gloucestershire do you live? PM me and I will send you details of shops in Gloucestershire where you can buy them.

Ben

 

[xXMrBonesXx]

but I'm surprised you found a crowntail in the UK. They dont seem to exist round here!

i have the same problem you guys do the only bettas ive seen are the regulars and i go to 3 different fish stores

 

[shadow]

until you get another betta, you could place a mirror next to his tank. that way he thinks there is another fish there to keep him company

 

[GP]

Only veiltails around me.. Had to go 30 miles for my crowntail.

 

[Grams]

can you use aquabid the bettas there are amazing but its kinda pricey

 

[Jess]

Hi,

Thanks for all the replies! I dont know if i could use aquabid, dont you have to be in America? I have had a look on there before and the fish seem reasonably priced but with shipping to England that would probably end up costing a fortune!!!

Shadow - Ive been trying with the mirror but he just completely ignores it... doesn't even move off the bottom of the tank... Though, i think he may have been moving last night as there are literally hundreds of bubbles at the top of the tank - could this be a bubble nest?!

Ive not seen him move today though... im getting really worried now... hope he doesn't die!!!

Jess