(07-12-2012, 07:39 AM)ACSAPA Wrote: Why do pet store owners have no love for Bettas? They are beautiful and easy to care for. I know they have to be separated, but surely there must be a better solution than takeout soup containers and Coke cups.
Because betta are territorial toward each other. They must be separated. It is not economical for pet stores to provide one full setup (proper sized tank, filter system, heater, etc.) for each individual betta at the store. Aside the budget, there is also room issue. You saw how many betta cups are there on the top of each other. If there is one tank for each betta, a lot of room is needed for those tanks. Pet stores are in the business for profit, not for animal welfare. So it goes the same for walmart, petsmart, and any other pet stores. I have not yet seen any pet store with betta in proper tank for sale. It's basically not possible.
