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Second Scales Sanctuary

Betta Fish Rescue based in Northwest Indiana

08/15/2024

Athena and Ares are still waiting for their new homes! Contact us today to get a happy, healthy, rescued Betta!

06/11/2024

Athena and Ares still need homes!

These little Veiltails were really I'll, especially Ares.

They're doing so much better now!

Both of them are ready for placement immediately!

06/05/2024

It's official, this sweet boy has a name!

And it is.... Lightning!

He is looking quite fantastic today, isn't he?!

05/24/2024

I have an (unprovable) theory that these two are siblings. Brother and sister?! 😱

Again, just a theory, but... Both are Veiltails, both about same size (so same age?) and, I mean, the coloration is obvious.

That said, THEY DON'T HAVE NAMES!!

I want them to have matching names. It can be any theme.

People, help! Throw out some ideas!!

05/18/2024

What is a Sorority, in Betta fish terms, and why do we not support it?

Sororities are groups of female Bettas housed together in any size tank.

90% of sororities fail within the first year.

Failing means one or more of the fish are bullied and attacked to the point of high stress, injury, or death, requiring separation.

THIS picture shows exactly the thing we are talking about. This Betta was ruthlessly attacked by another female, and is now dealing with a massive wound, and psychological damage.

This picture is not my own, and I've opted to not share any other identifying info, but was given permission to share it as an example.

People wrongly assume female Bettas are all more docile than males, but this is not true. It depends on the individual fish, but many females are actually MORE aggressive.

So obviously, this is why I will not adopt out to sororities.

05/15/2024

Comet, Arrow, and Boo say "Goodnight everyone!🥰"

05/08/2024

Name reveal!
This gorgeous boy is Arrow! He is super handsome, like wow!😍 And already begs for attention when he sees you!

Tomorrow he is getting his final upgrade to a new 5.5 gallon tank!

05/03/2024

Hello everyone. I am Nicole Lakich, I started this rescue after seeing how many Bettas were dying in cups, sick and suffering

I can't save them all, but One fish at a time I can.

So, I go to stores looking for the most ill, least likely to survive or be bought, fish. I try to get them surrendered to me, and if not at least heavily discounted, so i at least know the store lost money on them.

Then they go into my hospital tank, with a heater, a couple small plants, and water that is fresh and replaced each day.

Once they are better, they will graduate to a 5.5 gallon tank, complete with a cycled filter, heater, plants, thermometer, light, and substrate. It is at this point they become available for adoption.

To adopt a Betta from Second Scales Sanctuary, you must provide proof you have at minimum 2.5 gallon tank (However I will be biased towards applicants with 5+ gallons). King Bettas must have a 10 gallon.
A cycled filter,
A Heater that reaches a minimum of 78F,
And a good quality food.
I will not adopt out to sororities. Community tanks will be contemplated on a case by case basis.

For a $40 donation, you may have the tank your Betta currently resides in. It will come with everything U mentioned before (excluding the lights)
This option is only available to local areas, or those willing to drive and meet me.

I prefer to only adopt out to local areas (Northwest Indiana) however, if there are no potential adopters in this area, you may pay an additional $20 shipping fee.

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Crown Point, IN
46307

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