Comments on: Why is it legal for pet stores / WalMart to sell TINY 5 gallon and below fish tanks? http://www.legaldot.net/blog/why-is-it-legal-for-pet-stores-walmart-to-sell-tiny-5-gallon-and-below-fish-tanks/ Thu, 17 May 2012 13:40:37 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: John http://www.legaldot.net/blog/why-is-it-legal-for-pet-stores-walmart-to-sell-tiny-5-gallon-and-below-fish-tanks/comment-page-1/#comment-2729 John Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:47:46 +0000 http://www.legaldot.net/blog/why-is-it-legal-for-pet-stores-walmart-to-sell-tiny-5-gallon-and-below-fish-tanks/#comment-2729 Hi Sea Squirt, Because profit will always trump common sense & decency. If each person who bought a baby fish were forced to spend around $200/£100 for the correct home & equipment the pet fish industry would fold in a week so far better to promote the idea of a fish being a disposable 'Object d'Art' than a feeling, intelligent creature & they will continue to be bought [& slaughtered] on a whim by well meaning but totally incompetent people. Just to say to Booger-you are assuming the people answering on here only care about fish when I would bet they are all as concerned about ALL cruelty to both humans & animals so yes, I will add to your collection of thumbs downs-maybe you can make double figures!! I respect all life, I just post on here because I know a little about Goldfish care so feel more able to comment objectively.<a href="http://www.resumeminers.com/universities-by-degree-program.htm"> John</a> Hi Sea Squirt, Because profit will always trump common sense & decency. If each person who bought a baby fish were forced to spend around $200/£100 for the correct home & equipment the pet fish industry would fold in a week so far better to promote the idea of a fish being a disposable ‘Object d’Art’ than a feeling, intelligent creature & they will continue to be bought [& slaughtered] on a whim by well meaning but totally incompetent people.

Just to say to Booger-you are assuming the people answering on here only care about fish when I would bet they are all as concerned about ALL cruelty to both humans & animals so yes, I will add to your collection of thumbs downs-maybe you can make double figures!! I respect all life, I just post on here because I know a little about Goldfish care so feel more able to comment objectively. John

]]> By: Beth http://www.legaldot.net/blog/why-is-it-legal-for-pet-stores-walmart-to-sell-tiny-5-gallon-and-below-fish-tanks/comment-page-1/#comment-2728 Beth Mon, 04 Jan 2010 02:39:18 +0000 http://www.legaldot.net/blog/why-is-it-legal-for-pet-stores-walmart-to-sell-tiny-5-gallon-and-below-fish-tanks/#comment-2728 i think that every time i walk by their tanks and also a 10g tank at walmart is $9.82<a href="http://www.prohomeschool.com/free-homeschool-curriculum.htm"> Beth</a> i think that every time i walk by their tanks and also a 10g tank at walmart is $9.82 Beth

]]> By: Ianab http://www.legaldot.net/blog/why-is-it-legal-for-pet-stores-walmart-to-sell-tiny-5-gallon-and-below-fish-tanks/comment-page-1/#comment-2727 Ianab Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:07:16 +0000 http://www.legaldot.net/blog/why-is-it-legal-for-pet-stores-walmart-to-sell-tiny-5-gallon-and-below-fish-tanks/#comment-2727 Small tanks have their place. Keeping small fish. I have a 5 gal tank that I use for breeding, fry rearing, quarantine of new fish etc. It has some guppies and a couple of baby plecs in it at the moment, they are fine. I've bred golden barbs and white cloud minnows in that tank in the past. So it's definately a practical size to keep small fish in. I have no problem people keeping a betta in a small properly set up tank. Dwarf puffer fish, shrimps and many other small fish are suitable for a 5gal tank. The problem is when people are sold a 5gal or smaller tank and several goldfish, or other large fish. Thats just a bad combination. Ian<a href="http://www.myislandholiday.com/cayman-island-vacation-rental.htm"> Ianab</a> Small tanks have their place.

Keeping small fish.

I have a 5 gal tank that I use for breeding, fry rearing, quarantine of new fish etc. It has some guppies and a couple of baby plecs in it at the moment, they are fine. I’ve bred golden barbs and white cloud minnows in that tank in the past. So it’s definately a practical size to keep small fish in.

I have no problem people keeping a betta in a small properly set up tank. Dwarf puffer fish, shrimps and many other small fish are suitable for a 5gal tank.

The problem is when people are sold a 5gal or smaller tank and several goldfish, or other large fish. Thats just a bad combination.

Ian Ianab

]]> By: lukeleming http://www.legaldot.net/blog/why-is-it-legal-for-pet-stores-walmart-to-sell-tiny-5-gallon-and-below-fish-tanks/comment-page-1/#comment-2726 lukeleming Sun, 03 Jan 2010 06:53:50 +0000 http://www.legaldot.net/blog/why-is-it-legal-for-pet-stores-walmart-to-sell-tiny-5-gallon-and-below-fish-tanks/#comment-2726 i think it should be fine to keep a betta in a small tank if it filtered and the water is changed regularly.It's probably illegal because most people are ignorant of the needs of the animal in question.<a href="http://www.resumeminers.com/online-degree/doctoral-online-degree.htm"> lukeleming</a> i think it should be fine to keep a betta in a small tank if it filtered and the water is changed regularly.It’s probably illegal because most people are ignorant of the needs of the animal in question. lukeleming

]]> By: =Matt= http://www.legaldot.net/blog/why-is-it-legal-for-pet-stores-walmart-to-sell-tiny-5-gallon-and-below-fish-tanks/comment-page-1/#comment-2725 =Matt= Sun, 03 Jan 2010 03:59:24 +0000 http://www.legaldot.net/blog/why-is-it-legal-for-pet-stores-walmart-to-sell-tiny-5-gallon-and-below-fish-tanks/#comment-2725 it is legal because they are not considered to be permanent homes for the fish, they are on display for sale, what people put them in is not their concern, their only concern is selling the fish<a href="http://www.qualitylawnmower.com/hustler-lawn-mower.htm"> =Matt=</a> it is legal because they are not considered to be permanent homes for the fish, they are on display for sale, what people put them in is not their concern, their only concern is selling the fish =Matt=

]]> By: gardenlady http://www.legaldot.net/blog/why-is-it-legal-for-pet-stores-walmart-to-sell-tiny-5-gallon-and-below-fish-tanks/comment-page-1/#comment-2724 gardenlady Fri, 01 Jan 2010 07:38:47 +0000 http://www.legaldot.net/blog/why-is-it-legal-for-pet-stores-walmart-to-sell-tiny-5-gallon-and-below-fish-tanks/#comment-2724 I currently have a 1 gallon tank on my desk with filter that contains a male beta. I have given him a small plant that he sleeps under otherwise he swims around all the time and the tank seems to be enough for him. I agree that the small cup size tanks are just way too small. I can't imagine have a 5 gallon tank for one small fish.<a href="http://www.resumeminers.com/Letter-of-Recommendation.htm"> gardenlady</a> I currently have a 1 gallon tank on my desk with filter that contains a male beta. I have given him a small plant that he sleeps under otherwise he swims around all the time and the tank seems to be enough for him. I agree that the small cup size tanks are just way too small. I can’t imagine have a 5 gallon tank for one small fish. gardenlady

]]> By: MistressJuliet http://www.legaldot.net/blog/why-is-it-legal-for-pet-stores-walmart-to-sell-tiny-5-gallon-and-below-fish-tanks/comment-page-1/#comment-2723 MistressJuliet Tue, 29 Dec 2009 13:47:00 +0000 http://www.legaldot.net/blog/why-is-it-legal-for-pet-stores-walmart-to-sell-tiny-5-gallon-and-below-fish-tanks/#comment-2723 People are stupid sometimes & don't think about their pets health. Obviously small tanks are for very small fish. I mean isnt that common sense. I have a 55 gallon tank with a bunch of goldfish, guppies, tetra, angel fish, algea eaters, & pelco. All my fish are still healthy & have plenty of room to swim.<a href="http://www.bestpricesuits.com/156"> MistressJuliet</a> People are stupid sometimes & don’t think about their pets health.
Obviously small tanks are for very small fish. I mean isnt that common sense. I have a 55 gallon tank with a bunch of goldfish, guppies, tetra, angel fish, algea eaters, & pelco. All my fish are still healthy & have plenty of room to swim. MistressJuliet

]]> By: Val http://www.legaldot.net/blog/why-is-it-legal-for-pet-stores-walmart-to-sell-tiny-5-gallon-and-below-fish-tanks/comment-page-1/#comment-2722 Val Sat, 26 Dec 2009 07:54:04 +0000 http://www.legaldot.net/blog/why-is-it-legal-for-pet-stores-walmart-to-sell-tiny-5-gallon-and-below-fish-tanks/#comment-2722 Beta's natural habitat is in small, shallow coves - they feel more safe and secure in a small area. It is not animal cruelty.<a href="http://www.felinehealthguide.com/feline-leukemia-virus.htm"> Val</a> Beta’s natural habitat is in small, shallow coves - they feel more safe and secure in a small area. It is not animal cruelty. Val

]]> By: Rhystic http://www.legaldot.net/blog/why-is-it-legal-for-pet-stores-walmart-to-sell-tiny-5-gallon-and-below-fish-tanks/comment-page-1/#comment-2721 Rhystic Thu, 24 Dec 2009 08:47:42 +0000 http://www.legaldot.net/blog/why-is-it-legal-for-pet-stores-walmart-to-sell-tiny-5-gallon-and-below-fish-tanks/#comment-2721 well 10 gallons isnt that big either..... if your so worried about it you would realize that it is cruel to keep an animal in any cage, no matter the size.<a href="http://www.resumebutler.com/About.htm"> Rhystic</a> well 10 gallons isnt that big either….. if your so worried about it you would realize that it is cruel to keep an animal in any cage, no matter the size. Rhystic

]]> By: Darryl R http://www.legaldot.net/blog/why-is-it-legal-for-pet-stores-walmart-to-sell-tiny-5-gallon-and-below-fish-tanks/comment-page-1/#comment-2720 Darryl R Tue, 22 Dec 2009 13:52:53 +0000 http://www.legaldot.net/blog/why-is-it-legal-for-pet-stores-walmart-to-sell-tiny-5-gallon-and-below-fish-tanks/#comment-2720 Aesthetics, and some people do make nano tanks. A 5 gallon is pretty big for a betta and any other small fish. 1-2 gallon is to small and should be a cherry shrimp tank, but I have a 10 gallon shrimp tank in my bathroom ^_^. Rystic: you should join Peta thats all they say. But wouldn't you think with the expansion of humans, where else can animals actually live? If all animals were free and not captive, more roadkill. Val: You 50/50 right and wrong. Bettas can live in the shallowest places, but does that make it right? Bettas live in the rivers, it might be a shallow hole, but they have the whole river to move around in. A human can live in a closet, does it make it right? Mistress: You have coldwater fish with tropical fish, they might have alot of room, and if you regulary do water changes, than kudos to you :). Only concern would be lack of water changes, and shorten life of the goldfish due to higher temperature range. Be wary on the angelfish they might eat your small fish around the neon tetra size.<a href="http://www.bestdrumshop.com/marching-percussion-84983"> Darryl R</a> Aesthetics, and some people do make nano tanks. A 5 gallon is pretty big for a betta and any other small fish. 1-2 gallon is to small and should be a cherry shrimp tank, but I have a 10 gallon shrimp tank in my bathroom ^_^.

Rystic: you should join Peta thats all they say. But wouldn’t you think with the expansion of humans, where else can animals actually live? If all animals were free and not captive, more roadkill.

Val: You 50/50 right and wrong. Bettas can live in the shallowest places, but does that make it right? Bettas live in the rivers, it might be a shallow hole, but they have the whole river to move around in.

A human can live in a closet, does it make it right?

Mistress: You have coldwater fish with tropical fish, they might have alot of room, and if you regulary do water changes, than kudos to you :). Only concern would be lack of water changes, and shorten life of the goldfish due to higher temperature range. Be wary on the angelfish they might eat your small fish around the neon tetra size. Darryl R

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