Where To Buy...

[sausagewinkle]

Where in the UK is the best place to buy bettas? female and/or male....

 

[lilfishie]

during the summer there's loads of gorgeous ones on ebay, a breeder would probably be your best bet, although all mine are from my LFS

 

[sausagewinkle]

I dont have many LFS stores around my area, although i could easily travel.
Pets at Home is where all my fish are from, but the rarely have female betta's

 

[lilfishie]

thats about all i have too, my most local one (5min walk) usually only has VT's not that i mind VT's one bit, but recently got some other types in so now i have 2 DT's and a PK.

My advice, don't get the first betta you see as there's always one you won't be able to resist, hence i have 4 Males, 7 Females and 4 Wilds

 

[sausagewinkle]

Haha, i havent.
There was a few last night at Pets at Home, but none that 'caught my eye'
so i was good and resisted

 

[lilfishie]

i don't know how you did, i want everyone i see

also if your planning on having other tankmates (depending on tank size) i'd add them first so the Betta doesn't already have a territory built up

 

[sausagewinkle]

i don't know how you did, i want everyone i see

also if your planning on having other tankmates (depending on tank size) i'd add them first so the Betta doesn't already have a territory built up

its a female im looking for at the minue

 

[lilfishie]

oh probably have more leway then just make sure it is female as 2 of mine were males and lived together

 

[sausagewinkle]

Yeah i did read that about your males/females
ill continue my hunt, maybe at the weekend hehe

 

[-FighterFishh]

Yeah i did read that about your males/females
ill continue my hunt, maybe at the weekend hehe

Where abouts in the UK are you?
If you're around Southampton, I can really recommend Titchfield Abbey Maidenhead Aquatics. Confusing to get into when you first go there but they have really well kept tanks, good advice and they had some beautiful bettas in recently, white super deltas with red flecks on the tail, but I couldn't get one

 

[sausagewinkle]

Yeah i did read that about your males/females
ill continue my hunt, maybe at the weekend hehe

Where abouts in the UK are you?
If you're around Southampton, I can really recommend Titchfield Abbey Maidenhead Aquatics. Confusing to get into when you first go there but they have really well kept tanks, good advice and they had some beautiful bettas in recently, white super deltas with red flecks on the tail, but I couldn't get one

Sunderland. So unfortunately I'm miles away

 

[LadyRiv.]

hi, betta aquaria in byker, newcastle had some female fighters, so did aquatic center in south shields, just not sure if the fish are of good quality from there, never bought anything and only had a look inside. are there any good shops in/around sunderland u can recommend? i only just started having fish and just wondered what else there is around here (am from newcastle).thanks

 

[sausagewinkle]

hi, betta aquaria in byker, newcastle had some female fighters, so did aquatic center in south shields, just not sure if the fish are of good quality from there, never bought anything and only had a look inside. are there any good shops in/around sunderland u can recommend? i only just started having fish and just wondered what else there is around here (am from newcastle).thanks

I tend to use pets at home, in either Sunderland or Washington, but be wary as some of the fish arnt the best. I have been lucky (apart from once when a molly infected my whole tank).
Fish Alive in Durham has a huge selection and I would certainly recommend them.

 

[dipsydoodlenoodle]

hi, betta aquaria in byker, newcastle had some female fighters, so did aquatic center in south shields, just not sure if the fish are of good quality from there, never bought anything and only had a look inside. are there any good shops in/around sunderland u can recommend? i only just started having fish and just wondered what else there is around here (am from newcastle).thanks

I'd certainly recommend Betta aquaria's female bettas. I have 2 from there; they are right at the back of the shop top shelf in the middle.

I've been to fish alive in Durham a few times and I'm not sure I'd like to buy anything from there (it was recommedned to us but we've never been thrilled with their stocking).

Tyne Valley Aquatics in Mickley/near Prudhoe are very good (you might want to call in advance and ask if they have females in) - they don't often but when they do they are very nice! I have 2 from there .

Dobbies Garden Centre at Ponteland (near the airport) normally have females in.

The best place for a good selection is Peter Barrats(Gosforth) HOWEVER their stocking is usually not very healthy. Although I did give in and buy a pure white female a while ago.

 

[sausagewinkle]

hi, betta aquaria in byker, newcastle had some female fighters, so did aquatic center in south shields, just not sure if the fish are of good quality from there, never bought anything and only had a look inside. are there any good shops in/around sunderland u can recommend? i only just started having fish and just wondered what else there is around here (am from newcastle).thanks

I'd certainly recommend Betta aquaria's female bettas. I have 2 from there; they are right at the back of the shop top shelf in the middle.

I've been to fish alive in Durham a few times and I'm not sure I'd like to buy anything from there (it was recommedned to us but we've never been thrilled with their stocking).

Tyne Valley Aquatics in Mickley/near Prudhoe are very good (you might want to call in advance and ask if they have females in) - they don't often but when they do they are very nice! I have 2 from there .

Dobbies Garden Centre at Ponteland (near the airport) normally have females in.

The best place for a good selection is Peter Barrats(Gosforth) HOWEVER their stocking is usually not very healthy. Although I did give in and buy a pure white female a while ago.

Thanks alot.
I think i might have a look at this Betta Aquaria tomorrow. 2 good reviews sound good to me.