Does Petco take unwanted fish?

Yes, most Petco locations take “donated” fish and other small animals.

Is it OK to flush fish down the toilet?

No, shockingly you should not flush a dead fish or animal down the toilet. One reason is that the septic system is often not meant to handle anything other than that from humans and toilet paper. The second is the fish may not actually be dead and get into local waterways where it could wreak havoc.

What do you do with a fish you don’t want anymore?

All of the following options are preferable to dumping or flushing:

Reach out to a local fish or pet shop.
Ask other fish owners.
Look for a local fish club.
Donate to a school, nursing home, or office.

Do fish recognize fish?

As it turns out fish have an even better ability to recognize fellow fish and even form an attachment to them. Further still, fish will keep track of the individual relationships between other fish within their environment.

Will fish shops take unwanted fish?

Normally they take them in, especially if they sell the species yourself. If you have a good relationship with a certain lfs, they might even give you credit for them, or allow you to exchange them for another fish.

Can you save a fish from dying?

The only option you have if your fish is dying from the lack of bacteria in its environment is to try and place it in a tank that has already been cycled. When aquariums have been cycled, they’ve already been introduced to the bacteria that your fish needs to remain calm in its environment.

Where can I give away my fish?

Several alternatives exist for getting rid of an unwanted fish. Individuals should consider returning it to a local pet shop for resale or trade, or giving it to another hobbyist including an aquarium in a professional office, museum, school, nursing home or to a public aquarium or zoological park.

Can you surrender fish to Petsmart?

AC Members. most Local Fish Stores (LFS) will accept them for credit. Or they will also take donations. but Petsmart won’t take them.