I had never seen baby bettas for sale before so I went on a quest to find them. Incredible, Ive had Reagan for almost 2 weeks now. ... Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.® is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance. The tank stayed at 86F to deter any sicknesses like whatever had taken the first one. I was wondering why….I did everything my manual said to do, cleaned the water regularly, fed them every day, etc. It's so cool to see. He's still changing though. (SAD)In this video I spontaneously save 5 baby betta fish from almost guaranteed death. Those sold at Petco stores across the country are confined to tiny plastic cups stacked on top of one another on store shelves, forced to exist in just a couple of inches of water. In this article, we will first cover the care of bettas by age in days, from 1-3, 3-5, 5-8, 8-14, 14-25, and 25-35 days old. Posted: (1 months ago) Posted: (2 months ago) Also, petco has a fish guarantee, if a fish dies, bring a sample of water, your receipt, and make them honor it. Please try to only post pictures and save conversation for other threads such as the Betta Forum. . Don't worry, it's completely just like humans, betta fish develop tumors and cancer cells too. 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I have an adult male betta and I use the nutrafin water conditioner and it's very healthy and happy. I get so sad seeing all those poor babies in the cups! Not that I mind the comments and discussion, but I think we should try to keep this thread just for photos so they are easier to look through when we refer people to this thread. The first Betta I got when I started the hobby was a baby, it died overnight, so I tried again. His fins also get blue streaks with the right lighting. What are the proper pH, ammonia, nitrite, and nitrite levels for a betta fi... 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It’s sad the see that the Petco where I live has gone really downhill. When I brought her home she had a 10g tank all to herself that I had cycled and did water changes on weekly. If you guys know please tell me. Another would make a pinging sound that was similar to someone knocking on her glass bowl when she wanted your attention. See more ideas about betta, baby betta fish, betta fish. Check out this thread for all the baby pictures you could ever want. Choose Your Own Adventure: Beautiful Betta! Each one started out in a small bowl about 3 times the size of the container they are sold in. Her name is Lemon and she's survived a few sicknesses and is currently in a very peaceful sorority with another Betta from petco and four from a local breeder (I got all five as juveniles at an auction for $2). Even a snail could be harmful — the curious betta may be poking around near the snail, hoping to find food, when the snail snaps shut right on the poor baby. I'm excited to see if they become gorgeous males. Fierce and feisty! Always hunting through his plants or playing with his marimo ball. Petco confines these vibrant, complex animals to tiny plastic cups containing just a few inches of water, but PETA’s investigations of the pet trade have uncovered appalling neglect that occurs even before they reach the sales floor. ?Suggest ions&Advices are always Welcome. I bought a baby betta back in February and she's still alive, living in a divided 10 gallon tank. Baby betta bought from Petco 2 months ago. The third one is doing well and shows no signs of poor health whatsoever. Things I've Learned about Betta Fish Care. Betta fish are often starved for days during transport and confined individually to tiny bags stuffed into boxes. Fourth picture shows how much his tail has grown and is now causing a problem ☹️ He struggles to get to the top of the water and most of the time he sits on the suction cups of the heater and leaf hammock. A Complete Guide to Betta Fish Colours and Patterns: Which Pattern is Your Betta? However, the baby bettas you buy in the store are easy to care for and don’t have many care differences from adult bettas. , This is Apollo the Veiltail betta from start to finish . The Baby Boy Betta is also known as a Siamese Fighting Fish. His colors were really washed out. The reason I say this is unfortunate is that these fry are too young to be sold, most people do not know take care of them properly and baby bettas have a weak immune system making them more prone to illness and disease. Ive also noticed that if I look at him from the side, hes gold, but if I look at him as hes swimming away from me, the gold is red/purple I think the tips of his scales are red/purple while the base is gold so he appaears to be different colors from different angles. Petco confines these vibrant, complex animals to tiny plastic cups containing just a few inches of water, but PETA’s investigations of the pet trade have uncovered appalling neglect that occurs even before they reach the sales floor. I crushed normal Betta pellets until they were big enough to eat one without me crushing it first. Betta fish are often starved for days during transport and confined individually to tiny bags stuffed into boxes. /*# sourceMappingURL=https://www.redditstatic.com/desktop2x/chunkCSS/ReredditLink.f7b66a91705891e84a09.css.map*/ around the 6th of April this year. Males and females can require different types of care before, during and after breeding, but that’s more advanced than basic care. Well they didn't come out in order, but you can see the differences. I've a sneaking suspicion that females are being sold as juveniles is a way for them to get rid of fish they wouldn't be able to move otherwise. 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The bottom fin has gotten much darker since day 1 and his tail fin where it meets the body is turning a magenta color. 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Thanks for this thread! Each one got popeye and then died 3 days later. Betta fish tank betta food clonk silure aquarium big fight fish food feed fish type guppy fish power sand fish pancake. Ideally, the water should be between 78–80 degrees Fahrenheit (25.5–26.5 degrees Celcius) for a betta. This is a problem with a lot of older veil tails, unfortunately. This thread is meant for people to post pictures of bettas when they're first brought home, and another after receiving proper care and attention. ._3-SW6hQX6gXK9G4FM74obr{display:inline-block;vertical-align:text-bottom;width:16px;height:16px;font-size:16px;line-height:16px} Wait you picked up your fish in your hands? I have no idea what killed them, and was really devastated. Betta fish are vibrant, colorful, complex individuals, but Petco sees them as nothing more than a way to make money. The first picture was taken the day I got him. After the baby Female Betta Fish is born, you will need to systematically increase the amounts. Second picture was taken about 3 months after I got him showing the little orange color he got on his head. ☹️ Here's my experience and my answer. The second Betta I bought was also a baby, she's fully grown now and ridiculously healthy. His color is getting darker already and instead of hiding, he is not flying all over his tank! The personalities of these fish that I raised were very unique. First picture is the day I got him, second picture taken on day 3 . My mother also thought it was suspicious, so she and I decided to do some research. feeding Things to remember when feeding your betta: Feed sparingly and no more than fish can eat in 1 to 2 minutes; overfeeding especially in smaller, unfiltered aquariums. Holy cow he turned out lovely! Oct 11, 2015 - So most of us have come across the Baby Betta's at PetCo or perhaps you've just stumbled across one on your travels! She's bigger than many of my males now. 5 cm (1 in) total length in B. chanoides to twelve. 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