Train a Beta fish to do tricks

A 6 year old asks if fish can be taught to do tricks. See the answer for yourself.

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[Awesomedogvideo]

Hi angelus2402004. I agree the waterflow is a bit strong. I agree that the water flow is a bit strong. We were in the process of doing a water change when we did this. The water level is a bit low - making the flow loud and a little strong. Once the water change was done - it's where it needs to be. Thanks for point that out because you're correct to notice it.

[Awesomedogvideo]

To answer the second question - if I were to put my hand in the water (which I have during tank maintenance.) She would swim around my hand. At first, she would touch mouth to my finger. Then she'd start rubbing the side of her body against my hand. I don't want to portray that as affection. Think she was just looking for the food she had learned came from my hand. We did something similar with a Pleco. We taught him to come out from under his rock. That way we could catch issues early.

[Checkz3]

what are those other fish?

[Awesomedogvideo]

Harlequin Rasbosa (Not sure if I'm spelling that right) Also some tetras. The Beta is a female. So might be a couple other females in the tank too. But the tank has a lot of hiding spots for them to co-exist peacefully.

[Checkz3]

Harlequin Rasbora can be kept with a male betta and how many tank gallon do they require?

[Awesomedogvideo]

Oh - I wouldn't say that I'm a fish expert. But our tank does really well and many of the fish have lived for years. The Harlequins have been with a male and did well. They seem to like to school and they're fast. They're about the size of a large tetra. My understanding is 1 inch of fish per gallon as a rule of thumb. I have found that some of the Bettas are more aggressive than others. We have a really good private fish store nearby. The staff are fabulous in helping my son choose.

[GAEL26]

how can i teach my betta to feed itself??im going on a long trip and by the time i come back i dont want him to died,,,oh and also how can i teach him to change its own water and everything you know so it wont get dirty..please respond asap..thanks

[PINKEE38]

i have a male beta in my office at work.and everybody thinks i'm crazy but... he knows my voice.when i talk to him close up on the tank he stays in one spot "looking" at me puffing out his fins!! i have 2 rescued bulldogs and never thought i could "love" a fish but i really do.

[Randomthingsandchick]

To tell if a betta is male or female look at the tails. If they are large they r a male but if they have small fins they r a female

[DRawesomness4]

@rnp2419244 males have long fins. there also bright colored.

[DRawesomness4]

I have a male betta named Keida, and he isnt very smart, mostly shy. i tried teaching him that same trick, but it didn't work. anyway, hes not a big eater. :D

[jstorly]

I have a female betta in a 5g tank and I can't be sure but I think she knows her name. It's hard to tell because she gets excited whenever she sees me lol. I always clap my hands before I feed my angelfish and mollies, and they wag their entire bodies in excitement like little puppies. This is an amazing trick you taught your betta, but I'm afraid if I taught mine she would jump out. Amazing, though.

[christie1432]

I have a little small yellow scoop i use to drop the fish food into the water and my fish loves food (its a fatty) and whenever i hold the yellow scoop up to the glass it follows it. so use something like that to train it to follow your scoop

[MissAshVideos]

I love my betta fish :))))

[Jrabag0]

typical 6 year old question

[DespicableNesha]

@PINKEE38 I felt the same way! I stood over my Beta's tank (his name is Muffin) and he swam to the surface and poked his little head out. I just bought him yesterday, but I adore him :)

[twilightfan2594]

@rnp2419244 Males have the really longggg fins :)

[rnp2419244]

how do u tell if its a male or a female i think mines a female