Now I have seen it all...
:: Freshwater :: Freshwater General
Page 1 of 1 • Share •
Now I have seen it all...
I make no secret of what my opinion is of all the useless aquarium products that are produced and sold in the big box pet stores these days. However this one takes the cake.

For $4.99 +tax you can buy almost a litre of "Pre-Conditioned Betta Water"
Oh brother what will they try to get people to waste their money on next.
Steve

For $4.99 +tax you can buy almost a litre of "Pre-Conditioned Betta Water"
Oh brother what will they try to get people to waste their money on next.
Steve
Sbenson11- Support
- Posts : 2609
Join date : 2013-09-08
Location : Mt.Pearl, Newfoundland
Re: Now I have seen it all...
i know what you mean
fish lady- Pleco Poster
- Posts : 656
Join date : 2015-04-26
Location : McLeod NB
Re: Now I have seen it all...
The first time I seen that in a store I just laughed and walked away.
_________________
Rare Livebearer and Planted Tank Hobbyist

guppyguy- Moderator
- Posts : 2165
Join date : 2014-01-24
Location : Wheatley, ON
Re: Now I have seen it all...
I have seen this too. Who is the ridiculous person who came up with this? Shame on them.
Re: Now I have seen it all...
This led me to look into some online pet store sites for betta preparations. There is quite a market for this stuff as there are numerous suppliers of conditioners, food and decorations specifically for bettas. I can also see how many new aquarists with no other source of information would buy these convenience items.
If I was not a baker, I would go buy pre packaged cake mix. If I wanted a pizza, I would buy a frozen pizza. Convenience sells and to the new betta owner, guaranteeing success with buying a pre packaged solution means that you can spend time doing other things and enjoying your betta in the glass jar.
If I was not a baker, I would go buy pre packaged cake mix. If I wanted a pizza, I would buy a frozen pizza. Convenience sells and to the new betta owner, guaranteeing success with buying a pre packaged solution means that you can spend time doing other things and enjoying your betta in the glass jar.
alexmtl- Veteran Member
- Posts : 3146
Join date : 2013-09-07
Location : Montreal Quebec
Re: Now I have seen it all...
@alexmtl wrote:This led me to look into some online pet store sites for betta preparations. There is quite a market for this stuff as there are numerous suppliers of conditioners, food and decorations specifically for bettas. I can also see how many new aquarists with no other source of information would buy these convenience items.
If I was not a baker, I would go buy pre packaged cake mix. If I wanted a pizza, I would buy a frozen pizza. Convenience sells and to the new betta owner, guaranteeing success with buying a pre packaged solution means that you can spend time doing other things and enjoying your betta in the glass jar.
True enough Alex. Convenience sells like you said, I guess anyone who has been in the hobby for a while does not think like a brand new aquarist since were long past that point.
_________________
Rare Livebearer and Planted Tank Hobbyist

guppyguy- Moderator
- Posts : 2165
Join date : 2014-01-24
Location : Wheatley, ON
:: Freshwater :: Freshwater General
Page 1 of 1
Permissions in this forum:
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
» the evil influence of Canadaquaria continues...
» like part of the furniature...
» Fish Greetings and all That Fun Stuff....
» PHYLLANTHUS FLUITANS (Red Root Floater)
» Illegal fish
» Monsters in my back yard.
» An interesting article on the world's most expensive fish
» In for an experiment?
» Alkalinity, PH, and water softness questions!?
» fish by mail? seriously?
» Looking for advice for a new light
» Filter suggestions
» You know you have a problem when...
» Nori Flakes?
» Planted aquarium Lighting timer schedule?
» Fluval FX5 disconnect issue
» electronic water "softener"
» building my new tank
» Good fish to clean tank?