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[CTlovesKS]

When I get 5 mins to myself I will be reporting the shop. How do I get the number ?

 

[Rainmaker]

you should report them to i think its OATA who regulate the sales and condisions of ornimental fish!
They are like the fish specalist version of RSPCA

I'd never heard of OATA before - I've just looked them up. From what their site says, they're just a trade association for fish dealers etc? Certainly nothing to suggest they're the "RSPCA for fish". Even then, you do realise the RSPCA have NO powers, NO legal standing and NO right to ask questions, enter premises, seize neglected livestock or anything but launch a private (civil) case against a person the same way you or I could?

What I'm saying is, forget the RSPCA and follow the advice I and others gave earlier in the thread. Speak to your Environmental Health department about it. Without a pet shop license, they won't be abusing any fish, period! I'm sure the EH team will have a suitable 'word' after you air your concerns.

 

[xweeqtx]

I think it's a girl

 

[Luke_emma_23]

Hi, i have got 2 male betta splendens who share a divided 19 litre tank & 2 betta imbellis (1 male & 1 female) who live In my community tank.

My 3 month old male splendens is the same colour as Saphire, and my 1yr old is bright red.

I hope I never come accross the pet shop you got him from ( i am not far from you in hants ) i really would not be able to keep my mouth shut!!

Luckily my LFS takes good care of their Bettas & do not put them in mixed tanks.

You are doing a great job, I hope he recovers soon!!

Emma

 

[soph_betta]

Ok so maybe i didnt word that right but all retailers have to abide by certian rules look at the animal welfare act 2006 c.45 Check the link

http/www.ornamentalfish.org/association/code/Code.pdf

 

[Essjay]

Would a shop like this even be a member of OATA?

http/www.ornamentalfish.org/association/...rsfrontpage.php