I will try to find a list of stores for you. As for the wild Bettas I will check my order list. I am personaly opposed to bettas in 5oz cups I have told them to order less bettas so we will not have so much overstock and they will not be in those containers too long but so far no luck.Great Basin Benji;3482039; said:
Petco Aquatics Makeover
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I've had people at my LFS give me wrong information, while at PetSmart they were honest and just said they didn't know; idiots are everywhere.
People need to give airborne82 a break. He's trying to improve the stores presentation, stock, and he can refuse sales to anyone. It's not like once he starts carrying more 'exotic' fish, that people are going to flock in, buy them, and then kill them with their tiny tanks and horrible water quality. If they want one, they can just go to a LFS and lie to them instead. Quit putting this down just because he works for a big chain store.
A couple things you have probably thought of; 'err on the side of caution when putting down the most accurate max size of fish and min size of tank. Don't sell fish bowls, at least not small ones. Only sell Goldfish and Bettas to people who can actually care for them, not just keep them alive. Maybe make some sort of informational posters about fish and fish keeping, like things(words/pictures) about how to not keep fish), general information on feeding, maintenance, a even about some common diseases. Even though you can refuse sales, I still wouldn't keep things like Pacu, ID Sharks, and even maybe some of the larger, more sensitive(physically) Goldfish. Don't over crowd the feeder tanks too much, and keep them clean!
People need to give airborne82 a break. He's trying to improve the stores presentation, stock, and he can refuse sales to anyone. It's not like once he starts carrying more 'exotic' fish, that people are going to flock in, buy them, and then kill them with their tiny tanks and horrible water quality. If they want one, they can just go to a LFS and lie to them instead. Quit putting this down just because he works for a big chain store.
A couple things you have probably thought of; 'err on the side of caution when putting down the most accurate max size of fish and min size of tank. Don't sell fish bowls, at least not small ones. Only sell Goldfish and Bettas to people who can actually care for them, not just keep them alive. Maybe make some sort of informational posters about fish and fish keeping, like things(words/pictures) about how to not keep fish), general information on feeding, maintenance, a even about some common diseases. Even though you can refuse sales, I still wouldn't keep things like Pacu, ID Sharks, and even maybe some of the larger, more sensitive(physically) Goldfish. Don't over crowd the feeder tanks too much, and keep them clean!
suprakid95;3480750; said:
I have been keeping fish for a while. On and off for 13 years (due to jobs and moving) but in that 13 years, i have not seen a change in petco, petsmart and any other corporate chain. So, if they do have well educated people that are working in the fish department, then more power to them.
Didn't ask for advice. Was just getting rid-ich. And the the little fish hepler said "That doesn't work.....Stress coat works better". Had to draw the line somewhere.Bderick67;3481041; said:Man, if your going into petco and asking for advice....then your getting what you deserve
airborne82;3482076; said:
Thank you VERY MUCH... I hope to be lucky enough to have one of our stores here to be a part of this program. One thing about Betta Splendens, is that the females can almost always be housed in a sorority type of tank (like you see w/ female Guppys), and if more customers saw Bettas in 20-30 gallon tanks at the store, then they might be more likely to keep them in similar quarters at home. This could at least prevent the unnecessarry death of a % of the females at least.
As for the males, divided 10-20 gallon tanks are still better than those damn cups... I'm assuming that room is a concern as well, but when was the last time you had to tell someone, "Sorry we'vre out of Bettas currently, you can check back in a few days". I'm guessing almost NEVER, because when they are presented as they ae in 5 oz. cups they tend to be more of an impulse buy, and will be treated as such unfortunately. When quality Bettas are housed in divided aquariums of larger sizes, they are often seen by the customer as more than just "one of those fish in the cups by the front counter". It certainly couldn't hurt if you did have the room for such an upgrade.
I am very pleased though to see that you've taken the time to actually make conditions better, by trying to learn from contemporaries here on these forums. This speaks VOLUMES to your commitment to the fish, and it's refreshing to see the "bottom line" put on the back burner for a while, and quality, becoming the real focus. GREAT JOB.
Ben.
First off I think That its great that Petco Is trying to get in better fish. But I Think that you should stay away from arow's rct tsn pacu and the like. 90% of these fish wont last 6 months in a small tank. And there alredy so common that we really dont need another pet store selling huge fish to people with a 29 gallon tank. So instead get smaller fish. African butterflyfish are like mini arows. ect ect Try searching the "end all mini monster thead" on this fourm. There load's of small preds and the like in it.
ok srry the rant is over
ok srry the rant is over
Delhezi B;3482354; said:
I have to make a comment on this
I picked up some of my monster fish from chain stores simply because no one else had access, something about buying power.
For example for the first time ever I found a mbu puffer here in regina at the petland! Suffice it to say that puffer is now in my tank.
I think that there is a growing movement of people getting larger tanks tanks to the internet explosion of knowledge distribution.
Personally Airborne, I admire what you're doing! and i wish i lived close to your petco, every time i went into the one i live near, im never helped (even when im the only one in the WHOLE store) i had to physically jump into their walking path to stop them! and after asking the two associates, I realized why they avoid asking for help, its just a job to them, not a passion. to hear about what you're doing makes me wonder why all of them can't get overhauled. keep up the good work, and i would visit your store if i could 
Did i say i walked in petco and ask for advice? I like to go to a store that is dedicated to aether fish, reptiles, frogs, and so forth and they know there stuff.
I'm just messen with ya
