Betta Fish at Petco Need Your Help—Send Photos!

Report Conditions of Betta Fish at Petco

Betta fish are confined to cramped plastic cups with scarcely a couple of inches of water inside at Petco stores around the country. If you see these fish in concerning conditions at the chain, please alert a store employee. If the employee refuses to help, please also contact your local animal control agency immediately. Then, submit your observations using the form below.

Please look for the following when documenting betta fish conditions:

Low water levels
Dirty water (contaminated with uneaten food, feces, algae, etc.)
Rapid gill movements
Lethargy
Raised scales
Fungus on the skin
A curved spine
A swollen or thin belly
Inflamed gills
Bulging eyes
Open sores
Discolored or fraying fins
Difficulty swimming
Floating on one side
Anything else that appears to be abnormal

For more information on documenting betta fish conditions and what to look for, please review our guidelines.

All fields in bold are mandatory.

FormBuilder Form – 3774


The issue I’m reporting involves betta fish at Petco:
Please enter your contact information below.
First name
Last name
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Tel. (home)
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Address Where Animal Is Located
City Where Animal Is Located
State Where Animal Is Located
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Please describe your concern, including the names and contact information of the individuals and agencies involved, dates and times, the exact location of the incident, and what has been done thus far:

Photos are crucial to helping animals. If you have any photos or videos of the animals in question, please attach them.
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