Betta breeders?

[Megg]

I know this forum isn't very active, but where does everyone get their bettas? Do you go to a pet store or a breeder? If a breeder, which one?

[SCWood]

Petco usually gets beautiful bettas

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[Megg]

Petco usually gets beautiful bettas

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Yeah, I always see really pretty ones there! For some reason petsmart never has nice ones. I'm setting up another betta tank so I might run out to petco in a few days.

[SCWood]

Yeah, I always see really pretty ones there! For some reason petsmart never has nice ones. I'm setting up another betta tank so I might run out to petco in a few days.

Petsmart and petco have VERY different pet care standards and one of the things I think petsmart lacks in is fish care

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[kriwu]

Both Petco and Petsmart generally have poor fish care, but I will admit Petco is often better. They do get in some lovely bettas, and that's where I got mine - Sunny. But you do need to carefully check the betta you are considering if you buy from them, look for signs of heavy stress or ammonia poisoning, and see if he (or she) takes interest in you. Males will often flare at you if you pick up their cup, which is a small sign of good health. But be careful of fish with damaged fins, cloudy eyes, or fungus/dots/raised scales.

aquabid.com is a great place for bettas as well as plants and other supplies, but these are international breeders and you usually need a proxy, and have to deal with shipping costs. But these are show bettas (including koi betta which neither Petco or Petsmart will ever have) so they're often pricey anyway.

Also, here's Sunny:



(Look at how crazy big his fins have gotten!)


He was about a year at the store, and has spent another with me, completely healthy. So you can definitely find good bettas there who will live long with good care.

Good luck!

[Asherah]

For a quality Betta, if you are planning on breeding, or want a show fish, I suggest a reputable online breeder. The ones in petco, etc, are not usually of very good quality and are often sick.

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[Megg]

For a quality Betta, if you are planning on breeding, or want a show fish, I suggest a reputable online breeder. The ones in petco, etc, are not usually of very good quality and are often sick.

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Do you have any recommendations on breeders?

[Megg]

Both Petco and Petsmart generally have poor fish care, but I will admit Petco is often better. They do get in some lovely bettas, and that's where I got mine - Sunny. But you do need to carefully check the betta you are considering if you buy from them, look for signs of heavy stress or ammonia poisoning, and see if he (or she) takes interest in you. Males will often flare at you if you pick up their cup, which is a small sign of good health. But be careful of fish with damaged fins, cloudy eyes, or fungus/dots/raised scales.

aquabid.com is a great place for bettas as well as plants and other supplies, but these are international breeders and you usually need a proxy, and have to deal with shipping costs. But these are show bettas (including koi betta which neither Petco or Petsmart will ever have) so they're often pricey anyway.

Also, here's Sunny:



(Look at how crazy big his fins have gotten!)


He was about a year at the store, and has spent another with me, completely healthy. So you can definitely find good bettas there who will live long with good care.

Good luck!

Wow, he's gorgeous! I'd love to have one like him.

[SCWood]

This is one I saw at Petco today

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[Asherah]

Do you have any recommendations on breeders?

No, it's been about 10 years since I've kept or bred. Too long to give a good recommendation. I'm sure you will find a lovely one.

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