I worked at PetsMart last year, the blue is an animal safe water dye that is supposed to enhance the bettas' colors. Makes them more attractive to purchase.
Last time I visited Petsmart, only females were in blue water, but they were treated horrendously while the males were fine... (SEVERE bloat, several dead, fin rot, dropsy... you name it.)
The "care team" might of ran out of prepared water for the rest of their bettas. Their lack care for these beautiful fish doesn't help the females sell. Working there, I've seen the males fly off the shelves and the poor females left to sit in cups for days on end.
I think I'll be making my 75 gallon into a betta sorority.
I'm in love with females. <3 My first fish, Sally, is a female and I love her to death. By my experience, they're more curious and loving. I have a stronger bond with her than Otis or Donald. (I sound crazy. xD)
the blue water is caused by this tablet that dissolves in the water. It has conditioner in it and also helps to relieve stress. Last week petsmart stopped using it so the water should be clear now.
Ugh at the petsmart by my house the males are displayed all proud in the entrance way of the store, and the females are around the corner (in the back) and are $0.99 .. I almost bought like 29034 of them LOL
It's methylene blue. It's a fungicide. Very powerful, useful for breeding fish that clump their eggs together...
I don't see how water that you can't see the fish makes their colors better. :s Posted via Mobile Device
I bought a male Double Tail Halfmoon that I thought was white, because the dark water made him look white. Well I got him home and put him in the tank and low and behold his body is a light white with black spots and his fins are clear...lol. Oh well, I love him nonetheless.
Yeah its methylene blue. I use a similar general disease preventative in my shipping bags called nitrofuracin.
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