male or female betta

[finfayce]

hi
after losing my pretty betta- i’m wondering if male or females are hardier. i’m sure i’m to blame for his death, but does it matter where you bought your betta?
mine came from Petco. i had to look through those horribly small plastic cups to find a healthy one in my price range. saw some dead ones. Petco is the only pet store for 3 hours in all directions. can anyone recommend a good seller? thanks.

 

[PheonixKingZ]

Sorry for your loss...

Neither gender is necessarily more hardy than the other.

The place you buy it from does matter for the health of your Betta. PetCo/PetSmart usually gets their Bettas from over crowed dealers, which have bad genetics. (Usually from breeding improperly or to often)

 

[Circus]

You can always order online, but that can get expensive with shipping. Or put an ad out for a local breeder.

 

[finfayce]

Sorry for your loss...

Neither gender is necessarily more hardy than the other.

The place you buy it from does matter for the health of your Betta. PetCo/PetSmart usually gets their Bettas from over crowed dealers, which have bad genetics. (Usually from breeding improperly or to often)

i agree. it’s very sad seeing those fish in tiny cups?

 

[finfayce]

You can always order online, but that can get expensive with shipping. Or put an ad out for a local breeder.

thank you. i live in a very small town (2000 population) in arkansas ?haven’t checked for locals. but i had to go to Missouri for a lovebird. there are some on ebay. anyone ever get a betta at ebay?

You can always order online, but that can get expensive with shipping. Or put an ad out for a local breeder.

 

[Circus]

thank you. i live in a very small town (2000 population) in arkansas ?haven’t checked for locals. but i had to go to Missouri for a lovebird. there are some on ebay. anyone ever get a betta at ebay?

Perhaps check with local shops in Missouri, see if they have any betta in stock. I haven't purchased a fish on ebay, but I know there are various bedding websites for fish. I think one of them is called aquabid? If you do find one on ebay, look for customer reviews and check on shipping price.

 

[PheonixKingZ]

thank you. i live in a very small town (2000 population) in arkansas ?haven’t checked for locals. but i had to go to Missouri for a lovebird. there are some on ebay. anyone ever get a betta at ebay?

I’m sure someone on here has before... it seems to be the more popular way these days.

 

[finfayce]

Perhaps check with local shops in Missouri, see if they have any betta in stock. I haven't purchased a fish on ebay, but I know there are various bedding websites for fish. I think one of them is called aquabid? If you do find one on ebay, look for customer reviews and check on shipping price.

hi thanks for the info. i did see aquabid. i don’t think i want to bid- because i can’t spend too much. the ebay fish you get the fish you see in their page. they are expensive plus shipping. LiveAquaria has lower prices, but you can’t pick out a specific fish. ?‍i’ll keep checking.

 

[finfayce]

I’m sure someone on here has before... it seems to be the more popular way these days.

the ebay ads show the actual fish you will get which is a plus. kinda pricey for me. once i get vaccinated i can go out shopping for a betta. ?

 

[FishGuest5123]

thank you. i live in a very small town (2000 population) in arkansas ?haven’t en many checked for locals. but i had to go to Missouri for a lovebird. there are some on ebay. anyone ever get a betta at ebay?

I have gotten many off of eBay. Currently I have 2 from Petco and 2 from online. My Petco ones are 2.5 years old and 2 years old. My online ones are both 2 years old. All healthy. The last 2 that died came online. It’s hit and miss both ways. Unless you want a certain type of betta, I say go to Petco and save one. I stay clear of PetSmart for fish. Check out Mo Mo Betta. I have had several from them but not cheap.

 

[finfayce]

I have gotten many off of eBay. Currently I have 2 from Petco and 2 from online. My Petco ones are 2.5 years old and 2 years old. My online ones are both 2 years old. All healthy. The last 2 that died came online. It’s hit and miss both ways. Unless you want a certain type of betta, I say go to Petco and save one. I stay clear of PetSmart for fish. Check out Mo Mo Betta. I have had several from them but not cheap.

hi i did get my betta from Petco. hopefully we’ll get vaccinated soon and then i can go to Petco. they have such beautiful colors on ebay.
thanks for your help.