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

We are going to miss you, little Comet! It was touch and go for a little while, as this guy had a stubborn Swim Bladder problem. It took two rounds of treatment, but finally he got better! I'm so excited he gets to spend his life in a gorgeous home now🥰 #petrescue #bettafish #crownpointindiana

Athena and Ares have had ZERO attention! Does nobody want them? I don't know why, they're absolutely adorable!! Athena has a belly full of eggs. No clue when she will have them lol, but she's a protective mama bear and even built a nest for them (which is rare, as that's the male's job!) And Ares has such a HUGE attitude... He doesn't realize he's itty bitty and adorable haha. They've both come a long ways and are ready to go to a new home NOW! #adoptdontshop #northwestindiana #crownpoint #hobart #merrillvilleindiana #winfieldindiana #savealife #animalrescue #boycottpetstorebettas

It was a pleasure to make you better, little guy! Enjoy the rest of your days in your wonderful, new, planted 8 gallon tank!😱🥰💙 #crownpointindiana #animalrescue #bettafish #adoptdontshop

This sweet girl needs a home so bad, she's trying to make one herself! For real though, isn't this cool? Usually Male Bettas make the bubble nest, and care for the eggs until they hatch, but SOMETIMES the female will make one! If anybody is interested in this cute little phenomena, message us to apply! #crownpoint #northwestindiana #bettaadoption #bettafishtank #animalrescue

This gorgeous male Double Tail is looking for a new home and a new name! He got his tank upgrade, and is doing fantastic! #bettafish #aninalrescue #crownpointindiana

Been eyeballing this sweetie for over a week. I saw him gradually decline as his water got dirtier, and his swim bladder started failing. Scooped him up today before he could get any worse. Last week the cup he was next to had a deceased betta 😭 This boy is absolutely gorgeous. He's kinda shy right now, but I don't think it'll take him long to perk up. He's in a hospital tank for a week, until he finishes his medicine. Can't wait to see him blossom 😱🥰 #bettafish #fishworld #rescueanimals #crownpointindiana #northwestindiana

Ares got his tank upgrade today! He is busy exploring and flirting with his neighbor, Athena! Is anyone interested in perhaps adopting Ares and Athena together? They would be in a split ten gallon, not sharing any water. Just curious 👀 #adoption #fishfriends #bettafish #crownpointindiana #animalrescuelife

This was my first girl I fostered. I'm so happy to see her happy, healthy, and loved now🥰 #animalrescue #bettafish #fisharefriends #loveyourpets #adopt

Athena is a gorgeous female Veiltail, who came in at the same time as her "possibly-real-but-also likely-not" brother Ares. Today she got upgraded from the hospital tank, to a new 5.5 gallon tank outfitted with all the necessities! She will be available for adoption soon! #animalrescue #bettafishtank #aquariums #northwestindiana #crownpointindiana

I am so happy and proud of this little guy. He is doing so wonderfully now, and had a big loving happy family, and a spot next to the window, and in the center of all the action. You're gonna love it, buddy! #totallycrying #animalrescue #bettafish #adoptionsaveslives #northwestindiana #crownpointindiana

We had some great suggestions! Thank you everyone! Meet Athena and Ares! Ultimately, I wanted these two to have strong names. They are fighters, and they are red, and I just felt these names were really strong for them. Stay tuned to see how these two do over the next few days! 🥰 #bettalover #petnames #animalrescuelife #northwestindiana #fishlovers

These two are looking SO much better. They don't have names yet, but that will change soon. The female has a lot of personality already. She's very unafraid. The male spent all of yesterday hiding, but this morning he was front and center asking for attention. He also is finally eating his meals! #fishkeeping #bettafishtank #animalrescuelife #northwestindiana

Boo and Comet are both in 5.5 gallon tanks, so they need 50% water changes every two weeks (or 25% every week) 100% changes aren't recommended except in emergencies, as they can be a bit jarring. Water has to be temperature matched (I try to get it about 78-80F) and conditioned with dechlorinator. These fishies are all set!🥰 #animalrescue #fishkeeping #bettafishcare #bettafishtank #crownpointindiana

We got two new intakes today. They both are suffering from fin rot, but the male is in significantly worse condition. They are both safe now, in warm, medicated hospital tanks. I don't believe they will need to stay for longer than 2 or 3 weeks, so we will be on the search for loving new homes soon. #crownpointindiana #animalrescuelife #bettafish

Uh... ARROW! You handsome beast! 😱😍💖

Excited to report that Comet is feeling a lot better! I honestly wasn't sure this one would make it. He has to build up some muscle, his swimming is still erratic. But he is getting there!🥰

Boo sure has turned into a stunning beauty. 🥰

This little guy has come out of his shell today! He has earned the name Comet, cause he likes to flit about like a speedster lol. He will be looking for a new home soon! He's got at least three weeks, maybe a month, before he can leave us. We are thinking he's either a Vanda Halfmoon, or a Candy Koi Halfmoon, but it's too early to tell. He needs to color up some. #crownpoint #animalrescuelife #bettafishcommunity #fishrescue