Posts by bettaworldforbettas

Hello!

Here is an illustration of a Betta's habitat and the reason why the pet industry profits from the misconception that Bettas enjoy small spaces.

It is still common to hear that tiny tanks replicate a Betta's habitat. This is because Bettas can *sometimes* get stuck in puddles during the dry season but they will avoid this and jump to bigger bodies of water when possible. It is a short-term and often uncomfortable situation for the Betta.

The tiny Betta cubes and fish bowls are misleading consumers into viewing them as appropriate long-term living situations for Bettas. These tanks only meet the bare minimum of keeping a fish alive. The pet industry has a responsibility to teach consumers proper Betta care!

I definitely agree and signed that petition! I've also created a petition for Petco to raise the recommended min Betta fish tank size from 0.25 gallon to 3 gallon on their Betta care sheet.

Link: https://www.change.org/Petco-Betta-Min

This wouldn't ban the sale of tiny tanks but it could help consumers make better decisions and also we can use it as momentum to show that proper Betta care is becoming more common knowledge.