I want to propose a different idea to you, PetSmart and PetCo of a better way to house their Betta fish. I (and many others) feel that these fish should be housed in no container smaller than a 3 x 8. I understand why the cups are used but it is not healthy for the fish and I often times find ones that are dead or not well cared for at all. I understand that some people actually change the water in the container but it is stressful for the fish and honestly when you think about it, you wouldn't want to be housed in that kind of container either. Also, in that container they don't get to show their bright color and personality so they're less likely to get picked. There are many different ways that you can house these fish but the cups should only be used for travel. So here's the idea propose to you. A large shelf with many different containers with a heater, light and plants inside so people can actually come and pick out their fish like they do any other fish and then when they pick out their fish you put them in the cup only for travel. Or, Divided aquariums would be much healthier and better for the fish. Bettas are tropical and obviously we know that they have been known to survive without a heater but that also makes them susceptible to life-threatening diseases which is not fair to them. There are so many misconceptions about them and I hope you will help these innocent but wonderful fish.
Updates
June 30, 2023
I am currently compiling a formal proposal to present to regional corporate management regarding the switch to divided aquarium housing. Local store managers have been contacted to determine which locations are willing to participate in a pilot program for these improved tank setups.
June 30, 2023
The scale of this response is sufficient to move our proposal into the hands of corporate stakeholders. I am now finalizing the formal letter that outlines our specific requirements for tank filtration and heating systems to be sent to both national headquarters. Expect a briefing on their initial reception once I receive a response from their logistics department.
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you stress them out in tiny cups keeping them next to each other and that only makes it worse for the males. I've seen the cups totally dirty water and the fish look half dead. why don't you just put one in each community tank and let them live like the rest of the fish you sell.
Every time I go to the store and see those tiny depressing cups I get so sad. They deserve way more than a few ounces of stagnant water and some lights flashing on them all day. PLEASE DO BETTER.
Even just getting bigger containers would be better
This needs to stop immediately in a dream world. Just cruel!
CHANGE THE TINY CUPS!!!!!!!!!
Save the fish!!!
I agree!
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I want to propose a different idea to you, PetSmart and PetCo of a better way to house their Betta fish. I (and many others) feel that these fish should be housed in no container smaller than a 3 x 8. I understand why the cups are used but it is not healthy for the fish and I often times find ones that are dead or not well cared for at all. I understand that some people actually change the water in the container but it is stressful for the fish and honestly when you think about it, you wouldn't want to be housed in that kind of container either. Also, in that container they don't get to show their bright color and personality so they're less likely to get picked. There are many different ways that you can house these fish but the cups should only be used for travel. So here's the idea propose to you. A large shelf with many different containers with a heater, light and plants inside so people can actually come and pick out their fish like they do any other fish and then when they pick out their fish you put them in the cup only for travel. Or, Divided aquariums would be much healthier and better for the fish. Bettas are tropical and obviously we know that they have been known to survive without a heater but that also makes them susceptible to life-threatening diseases which is not fair to them. There are so many misconceptions about them and I hope you will help these innocent but wonderful fish.
Updates
June 30, 2023
I am currently compiling a formal proposal to present to regional corporate management regarding the switch to divided aquarium housing. Local store managers have been contacted to determine which locations are willing to participate in a pilot program for these improved tank setups.
June 30, 2023
The scale of this response is sufficient to move our proposal into the hands of corporate stakeholders. I am now finalizing the formal letter that outlines our specific requirements for tank filtration and heating systems to be sent to both national headquarters. Expect a briefing on their initial reception once I receive a response from their logistics department.
9 Comments
I just 'rescued' a tiny female betta in a cup from Petsmart. None of the water was dirty but some were too old and very cramped and stressed. Petsmart cups are the smallest and the cruelest. Even the UK has outlawed this practice.
you stress them out in tiny cups keeping them next to each other and that only makes it worse for the males. I've seen the cups totally dirty water and the fish look half dead. why don't you just put one in each community tank and let them live like the rest of the fish you sell.
Every time I go to the store and see those tiny depressing cups I get so sad. They deserve way more than a few ounces of stagnant water and some lights flashing on them all day. PLEASE DO BETTER.
Even just getting bigger containers would be better
This needs to stop immediately in a dream world. Just cruel!
CHANGE THE TINY CUPS!!!!!!!!!
Save the fish!!!
I agree!
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I just 'rescued' a tiny female betta in a cup from Petsmart. None of the water was dirty but some were too old and very cramped and stressed. Petsmart cups are the smallest and the cruelest. Even the UK has outlawed this practice.