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Target is promoting harmful pet products and misleading consumers. The 0.5 gallon Nature's Aquaponic by Penn-Plax is not a "healthy environment" for betta fish.

There's no space for bettas to swim, nor is there room for a filter and heater. Toxins accumulate rapidly in the low water volume, but the marketing of this tank gives people the (wrong) impression that the plants alone will sufficiently filter the water.

Will Target discontinue its sale of under one gallon betta fish tanks?

Target currently lists four under one gallon tanks on its website (all by Penn-Plax): 0.5 gal Nature's Aquaponic, 0.7 gal 3-1 Betta kit, 0.7 gal SpongeBob kit, and 0.7 gal Finding Dory kit.

Help show Aqueon that there is a demand for them to stop manufacturing betta fish aquariums 1 gallon and under.

Their betta tanks are some of the smallest tanks on the market. Most lack a filter and heater, and they don't have enough room to create a stimulating environment.

Aqueon claims its goal has always been: "Doing what is best for the health and well-being of fish and aquatic life," but by manufacturing these betta kits, Aqueon misleads consumers and exploits the resilient nature of bettas in order to maximize their own opportunities for profit. Bettas in these tanks endure low-quality conditions their entire lives. Here are the betta tanks 1 gal and under we are asking Aqueon to stop manufacturing: Betta Bowl Kit (0.5 gal total or 0.25 gal per fish) Betta Castle Kit (0.5 gal) Betta Princess Castle Kit (0.5 gal) Betta Puzzle Kit (0.5 gal) Betta Falls Kit (0.7 gal) BettaBow 1 Aquarium Kit (1 gal) LED MiniBow 1 Kit (1 gal) A lot of people have already been raising awareness about how unhealthy these Aqueon tanks are. As consumers continue to learn about proper betta fish aquarium needs (5+ gal, heater, filtration, enrichment, etc.), the demand for these kits will decline. For a company that claims "it's all about the fish," should Aqueon be proud to have its name and brand associated with these betta tanks?

Ways to contact Aqueon:

Fill out the “contact us” form on the Aqueon website:

https://www.aqueon.com/about-us/contact-us

Send a DM/Comment on Instagram: @aqueonproducts

Why take on the responsibility of a pet fish if it's "just a fish"?

Bettas need at least 5 gallons, a filter and heater, and lots of environmental stimulation like plants and hiding spots.

The animal rescue sector in British Columbia is currently facing a "perfect storm" of challenges. As reported by the Okanagan Humane Society (OHS), pet overpopulation has reached unprecedented levels, with the organization on track for a record year after supporting over 3,500 animals in early 2025—an average of 14 animals every day.

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