This is especially true if you only add male fish to your tank.
Female fish, however, could be pregnant when they are purchased
, and depending on the species, may produce fry for several weeks or months after their last contact with a male. To be on the safe side, only opt for male fish in your tank.
Can you get a fish pregnant?
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How long do fish from Petco live?
When well cared for, they can live
up to 15 years
. They can be great community fish and will most likely do well with others of their temperament.
Is it better to buy fish from Petco or PetSmart?
I’ve found that
Petsmart out here has the most freshwater stock, while Petco is the only one to have saltwater stock
. The nearest Petco near me ALWAYS has every single fish with Ick all over it, or the fish is stressed or not healthy (red tailed sharks for example are light grey compared to being jet black).
Does Petco separate fish by gender?
They don’t separate male from female livebearers in the fish store
. You’re supposed to be able to tell the difference and pick out fish accordingly. They do at mine.
How can I tell if my fish is pregnant?
As your female fish becomes pregnant,
she will grow a bulge at the back of her abdomen
. This typically appears over the course of 20-40 days. Does your fish have a red or black spot? Sometimes, when a female fish is pregnant, she will develop a “gravid spot” on the abdomen.
Are there axolotls in Petco?
Unfortunately,
Petco generally doesn’t sell axolotls
, but you can get them through private breeders, small pet stores, referrals from your local vet, exotic animal shows, and local owners looking to rehome theirs.
Where does Petco get their fish from?
Petco gets its fish from
large wholesale distributors that include Fish Mart, Segrest Farms, and Apet
. All of these companies only deal with retailers, meaning it doesn’t sell to hobbyists and the general public. These stores also stock both freshwater and saltwater fish.
How many fish can I have in a 10-gallon tank?
Two, you can use the area to provide a more comfortable environment for the existing fish. Going by the numbers, however, you can put up to
8 to 10 fish
in a 10-gallon aquarium tank. However, we would not recommend adding 10 fish in a tank unless the fish are tiny and do not generate too much waste.
What fish can you have while pregnant?
Best Fish to Eat During Pregnancy
Popular types like
catfish, clams, cod, crab, pollock, salmon, scallops, shrimp, tilapia, trout, and canned tuna
are all not only safe fish, but healthy fish to eat during pregnancy.
What do I do if I find baby fish in my tank?
Does fish lay eggs or give birth?
Fish reproduce by bearing live young or by laying eggs
. Livebearers give birth to fully formed and functional young called fry. The eggs are fertilized and hatch within the female.
Do I need to quarantine fish from PetSmart?
You should quarantine every fish you buy
, from every store/breeder.
Where do PetSmart fish come from?
Fishes in PetSmart: PetSmart gets its fish mostly from
fish vendors
. These are different business places that supply different kinds of breeds of fish to companies like PetSmart. These business places usually import them from breeders. The leading supplier of fish to PetSmart is Fish Mart.
How often does PetSmart get new fish?
Though the exact days might vary between store locations, most PetSmart stores restock their fish selections on
Thursdays or Fridays
.
Can I sell my guppies to Petco?
Most Petco stores will accept guppy donations
, and these fish will go to the adoption tank. Most people have found success donating unwanted fish to local Petcos.
Will my goldfish have babies?
The first thing to know:
there is no such thing as a pregnant goldfish
. These fish do not carry live young within them until gestation, and they do not give birth to live fish. Goldfish are an egg-laying species.
How do I know if my fish is laying eggs?
How long are fish pregnant for goldfish?
After release and fertilization, goldfish eggs hatch in
two to seven days
. In water at 84 degrees Fahrenheit, fertilized goldfish eggs hatch in 46 to 54 hours; in water at 70 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit, they hatch in five to seven days. Goldfish fry carry yolk sacs that supply food for two or three days.
Does Petco ship fish?
| Live Fish Subtotal Shipping Cost | Live Fish Subtotal Up to $59.99 Shipping Cost $30.00 | Live Fish Subtotal $60.00 to $138.99 Shipping Cost $35.00 |
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Does Petco have African dwarf frogs?
African dwarf frogs can be purchased at your local Petco
.
How old are fish in pet stores?
Most livebearers are
between three and six months old
in the shop, depending on the species. Sometimes they are even younger if they where born in the tank. As for the transport conditions, well, basically, the time between the collector/breeder and the distributor is usually 24 to 48h.
How old are baby bettas at Petco?
They are generally
between 6 and 9 weeks old
at petco from what I can see.
WHAT DOES Petco do with unsold animals?
What happens to pet store puppies who aren’t sold? As with other unsold inventory,
they go on sale
. Stores buy puppies for a fraction of what they charge their customers.
Is Petco and chewy the same company?
Petco bought Chewy in 2017 for $3.35 billion in cash
. At the time, this was the biggest acquisition of an online business.
