Betta Splendens fish are extraordinarily curious and sociable. Playing it has fun and can also be taught tricks.
Steps
Step 1. See if it follows your finger or moves away from it
Betta Splendens follow food, especially if it's their favorite. Try to train yours to follow you and rise to the surface when it's time to eat. Or, if you feed him leeches, teach him to chase the tweezers you used to catch them.
Bettas can in fact jump if they see leeches or other insects near the tank (another delicacy for the fish). If this makes you entertained, make sure the fish fall back in. If you don't want to encourage this behavior, avoid keeping food close to the surface of the tank
Step 2. Experiment with different objects
Bettas are very curious and love to discover new things. If small and clean enough, try inserting an object into the tub. Otherwise try to make it move around and see how the little fish reacts!
Step 3. Feed him 'live' food from time to time
Specific fishing and fish shops offer live worms and most Bettas will hunt them with enthusiasm. Have your diet varied and balanced.
Step 4. Try to pet your Betta
Always keep your hands clean and well-rinsed when you put them in the tank and respect their preferences if the fish don't like it. If he is curious when you approach the tub to clean or to do other things, try gently brushing him. Reward him with food if you want to encourage him to cuddle.
Advice
- Do not wash the tub with soap. Chemicals can be very poisonous to your fish.
- Don't stroke the fish too much or do anything else that can damage its mucous membrane or scales. This could make him die.
- Although they tell you at the pet store that Bettas can live with a small amount of water, you will find that the fish will play more if it has a lot of space. Above all, the Bettas, Not they want to live in a small pot feeding on plant roots! Bettas are carnivores / insectivores and if fed only on plants, they slowly die of hunger.
- Always take care of your Betta and make it fond of you. This will make him happier by allowing for easier training.
- If the fish changes color over time, don't worry; it's normal!
- Bettas should rarely be petted. Their natural mucosa may peel off making them prone to certain diseases. Never touch them with bare hands because through direct contact, bacteria can be transmitted easily.
Warnings
- Betta fish are jumping. Make sure the tub has a secure lid or a lid that is approximately 6.5 / 7cm high from the surface of the water.
- Bettas can bite if they feel territorial. But it doesn't happen often.
