TikToker calls out Petco for alleged mistreatment of betta fish, putting 2 males together in viral TikTok ‘They were killing each other.’ ...

"All of our betta fish are captive-bred. They are able to live in small amounts of water due to a labyrinth gill that allows them to 'breath' air from the surface," the Petco statement said.

PETA previously released a video showing betta fish being sold inside Petco's stores in unlivable conditions. Many of the fish were displayed dead on shop shelves, or swimming in tiny amounts of ...

What can make your pet betta unhappy? In 2017, researches at Ghent University in Belgium identified several common issues among betta fish welfare.

According to PetSmart's website, a betta fish tank should hold a minimum of 3 to 5 gallons of water. Petco spokeswoman Ventura Olvera did not respond to messages for comment.