Today was a busy day

[Seahorse]

THANK YOU SO MUCH! You are a total gem! Probably better than anything I could have mustered up.

Thank you again!

 

[BettaMomma]

That is just awesome~ I will inspect tomorrow morning @ 9am when I am there working to make sure.... I'm sure they listened though... I bet you can be quite scary Let me know if you get ahold of Waverly!

I'm not scary until they piss me off. heh heh

Actually, most times I call there and since I haven't seen the horrible situation myself first hand, I'm not too emotionally charged up, just kind of. I have done the speech several times before and they usually listen to me, as long as I talk to them as if I'm trying to do them a favor by letting them know what we, as a customer, see and think. Never once have I had a manger tell me anything but thanks for letting them know, and they're ALWAYS very open to suggestions - like betta care sheets by their sink stations and such.

Seahorse - their cups will always be stacked. I have unstacked the ones in both our east and west side stores probably 50 times. Every single time I got back they're restacked. They can get some air so try not to worry too much about it. Just unstack them next time you go. That's about the best you can do.

rio - i need to go look back and see if I called that store. I know I meant to and I think I tried to but there was no answer. I think it was either really early in the day, or late in the evening and they probably were not open.

I'll let ya know!

 

[riogal_11]

Ok just let me know. That place used to be my favorite store and their tanks are normally very well kept, but their new betta display is terrible. If you get ahold of the Waverly Wal-mart let me know too, I talk and talk until I can't talk anymore to those people and they just don't care!!!!

 

[BettaMomma]

betttamomma- did you call my local petland a couple weeks back when I gave you the number? If so, what did they say? and definitely let me know when you get ahold of walmart tonight.Thanks so much. Also I go to another walmart everyday for work and they have had an end cap full of bettas for nearly a month now. I've complained twice, and they still haven't cleaned the cups. They have green mold and waste all over them, and I'm talking like 50 bettas, please give them a call if you have time also!! Waverly, Ohio

Just got off the phone w/the waverly store and talked with a third shift manager. She didn't have much knowledge about the fish, but she's going to leave an extensive note for the regular day manager tomorrow.

Tried to call the other pet place but they must be closed for the night.
Remind me again another day and i"ll give them a call

 

[riogal_11]

OK I checked both of the wal-marts you called last night today when I was at work. Waverly had made a complete turn around, There were a lot of cups that weren't up front. Don't know where they dissapeared too... maybe in the back cleaning them. The cups that were there were really clean, so I was pretty impressed. So I was in a good mood, and then I headed to Chillicothe. The boy in question was still in the platy tank, but was insidea tiny box hanging on the side. He wasn't even hardly moving, and didn't respond to me going up to him. I decided to buy hime and went and got a clerk. He said I'm glad you are taking him, I came in this morning and he was in with the platy's. I said well someone called here last night concerning that and he was supposed to be taken out by a manager, he the proceeded to tell me that he didn't know who kept taking him out of the box, but that everytime he came in to work he put him back in. I told him how mad I was over it, and he said he understood. It really pisses me off that they didn't do what they said. But now the little guy is home with me, and doing much better. He's getting ready to go into his new tank.... so hopefully he will be happier from now on!! He's a cutie! I will post pics later tonight. Thanks again bettamomma for your help. I don't know why they listened to you and not to me. Maybe I just haven't been talking to the right people! Even if Chillicothe isn't changing, at least Waverly is! And that's a few more bettas with better care!!

 

[Seahorse]

That is SO fantastic to hear.

I am going to try to get to my Walmart ASAP!

 

[Bettal0ver]

I know you guys hear these stories a lot, but I want to contribute since I rarely go to town as it is an hour away.

First I went to Walmart, I don't get there often.

The fishtanks were pretty much empty save for 2 sick cichlids, with a lot of old food at the bottom. They DO have a filteration system right? No reason for them to be so filthy (they used to be much cleaner! )

The bettas were a very sad sight for me. They shoved about 12 half filled cups two shelves up from the floor, so I had to squat down to even get a look at them. At first I didn't think they had any because they are so hidden! Poor things have been in darkness for who knows how long.

They had a couple of very young cream/light brown girls, adorable really and I can see that if they had a chance they would get some beautiful colors. They were near death though, and I don't know if I could have done anything for them (to be honest, I was tempted to poor them into a clean drinking cup I brought though, like another member did...). The boys were in various states of health, many had odd finnage and strange swimming behaviors. Some didn't move at all, even when I tried to make them.

They obviously have a few young siblings in, there were 3-4 boys who were mostly white, with completely clear fins (what is that called? cellophane?) Two looked ill in some manner, hard to tell with the lack of light, one had a torn fin and was peppered with black spots, and the other was in a cup that was so filled with poo, everytime he went for air he probably got some in his mouth. His cup was the worst I had ever seen.

So I went and got an employee.

Me: "How long have these bettas been in?"
Him: "Uhh, over a week I think..."
Me: "How often do you change their water?"
Him: "Well they're okay right now but I'm sure we will do it soon.."
Me: "Can I take a few sick ones for free, or for a discount? It is me buying the medicine after all."
Him: "Sorry ma'am, I can't do that..."
Me: "I am coming back tomorrow, and I am going to see how their cups look, and if they are still filthy, I am complaining to your boss."

I think I scared him. I am not actually going back tomorrow, but hopefully that kicks their butts into gear!

ALSO get this crap. They have a little rack next to the empty goldfish tanks, where they put little cups with snails and whatnot. There I see three beautiful, pristine, fully filled cups with a betta in each. I looked closer... hmm... crowntails! This made me FUME! The veiltails get stuck on a shelf at the bottom, forgotton, and these guys get special treatment all because of their tail! Walmart sure knows how to work it!

I ended up picking the little one in the debris filled cup. He looked like the one that had the most chance. It was really hard for me, but I am glad I helped at least one. He is absolutely gorgeous, and so clean looking. And he is now swimming happily in a 5 gallon tank, which I think is a serious upgrade! I've never had a betta take so well so quickly, he is already blowing bubbles within 15 minutes of being released!

To make a long story longer, I also stopped by the LFS. They had three bettas, all were the purple/teal veil tails, clean bowls at least, but clamped fins. I guess it is an improvement.

After I acclimate the 12 girls Yeevia is sending me, I am going to try and get some pictures of everyone and their tanks. The sand is goooorgeous! Never again will I go gravel!

A message to everyone especially "seahorse", you are all wrong about Wal-Mart. They take great care of their fishes. I've been working in the pet department of over 8 Wal-Mart locations for over 10 years. I have never changed their cups and they seem just fine to me. Furthermore, I myself have 5 betta fishes in my home. They all live in those lovely betta hexes and those iPOD betta tank speakers and they are ALL HAPPY! ALL have no problems! They all love to dance to the music and they love the familiar surroundings.

 

[Rufuss]

I thought those betta hexes were bad for them?

And.. Ipod Tanks? Huh?

 

[betta_l0ver]

I thought those betta hexes were bad for them?

And.. Ipod Tanks? Huh?

As a veteran betta fish keeper I can say the betta hexes are great! First of all they give us humans an easy way to keep these fishes. And its great for those who don't have the space. The fish also don't mind the small spaces they feel very comfortable in a small space. Don't believe those who say you need 10 gallons. 10 gallons for a betta is too much. Betta's love to find uneaten food on the tank floor for later consumption. Infact bettas live longer in small spaces I have 3 in small paper cups!

 

[fry_lover]

I thought those betta hexes were bad for them?

And.. Ipod Tanks? Huh?

As a veteran betta fish keeper I can say the betta hexes are great! First of all they give us humans an easy way to keep these fishes. And its great for those who don't have the space. The fish also don't mind the small spaces they feel very comfortable in a small space. Don't believe those who say you need 10 gallons. 10 gallons for a betta is too much. Betta's love to find uneaten food on the tank floor for later consumption. Infact bettas live longer in small spaces I have 3 in small paper cups!

oh here we go, another peep with nothing better to do..... "i have 3 in small paper cups" la de da, de da yeh lets all excited and have an argument........

 

[Jaded12]

why pull up such an old post?

 

[dthoffsett]

I thought those betta hexes were bad for them?

And.. Ipod Tanks? Huh?

As a veteran betta fish keeper I can say the betta hexes are great! First of all they give us humans an easy way to keep these fishes. And its great for those who don't have the space. The fish also don't mind the small spaces they feel very comfortable in a small space. Don't believe those who say you need 10 gallons. 10 gallons for a betta is too much. Betta's love to find uneaten food on the tank floor for later consumption. Infact bettas live longer in small spaces I have 3 in small paper cups!

Can you say troll? Not only that, but this thread is over 2 years old.