By Oxley Wahler This article was written following a conversation with the manager of Aquarium Paradise in Lakewood, Washington. Alternatives to Betta Cups “Bettas are a lot like the pit bulls of the fish world,” the owner of the family-run aquatics store, Aquarium Paradise, says. Males in particular can be feisty, but they also get a bad reputation that often leads to lowered standards of care. And like pit bulls, bettas all have their own individual temperaments and persona

Betta Advocate Community This month, we’ve been working hard to line up educational content and expert perspectives to share in the coming months. We’ve also been focused on cultivating our community of betta fish advocates to strengthen our network and expand our impact. Shipment of Betta Fish - Beyond The Cups This month, we shared photographs sent to us by an anonymous chain store employee showing the bags betta fish are shipped in. The post sparked an important conversati

By Nikki Short A recent follow-up conversation with a general store manager at a “Big Box” pet retailer has left more questions than answers regarding the care and handling of a visibly ill African cichlid. While the fish’s death on February 28th was ultimately confirmed, the circumstances leading up to that outcome highlight troubling gaps in oversight, accountability, and animal welfare practices. When first observed, the cichlid was in severely compromised condition, exhib