Will PetSmart take unwanted fish?

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Most local fishmongers (LFS) will accept them as credit. Or they accept donations. but Petsmart won’t take them.

Does Petco take unwanted fish?

There are several ways to release, donate, donate, or find a new home for an unwanted pet fish. Petco, Pet World Warehouse Outlet and Pet Supermarket all accept fish discounts. Doctors’ offices and schools can donate for a pet, or you can post the fish on Craigslist or Facebook.

What can I do with unwanted pet fish?

Any of the following options are preferable to rinsing or rinsing:

  1. Consult a local fish or pet supply store.
  2. Ask other fish owners.
  3. Find a local fishing club.
  4. Donate to a school, nursing home or office.

Will PetSmart buy my fish?

No, Petsmart will not buy your unwanted fish. If you are a local breeder looking to sell your stock, you will have much better luck selling online or at a local fish store. You can usually call private aquarium shops in advance and discuss your needs with them.

Where can I donate my fish?

There are several alternatives to get rid of an unwanted fish. Individuals should consider returning it to a local pet store for resale or trade, or giving it to another hobbyist, including an aquarium in a professional office, museum, school, nursing home, or in a public aquarium or zoo.

Is it illegal to flush a fish down the toilet?

FLUSHING THE WC: ILLEGAL!!!! NEVER FLUSH FISH, DEAD OR ALIVE, DOWN THE TOILET! THE UNITED STATES HAS STRICT RULES REGARDING THE INTRODUCTION OF NON-NATIVE FISH (DEAD OR LIVE) INTO WATERWAYS. A FISH CAN SUFFER IN COLD SEWAGE FOR DAYS AND PROLONG ITS DEATH.

What about baby fish you don’t want?

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  1. Hope the parents or other teammates eat the babies.
  2. Sell/donate babies to LFS once they’ve grown.
  3. Gift to friends or local enthusiasts.
  4. Keep buying more and more aquariums to house your perpetually breeding guppies until your peers know you as this odd fish kid.

Are PetSmart Fish Healthy?

I am happy with my pet especially since the manager knows the fish. This lady had a 1 gallon tank in her truck and said she wanted to buy a fish. One of the employees told her that she had to install the tank before she bought anything. Their fish are generally healthy and the tanks are generally fairly clean.

Do you need ID to buy fish from PetSmart?

They require documentation that you are 18 years of age to purchase live animals (especially small animals) from them.