H.K.Luterman Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 On 7/23/2021 at 1:32 PM, Sophie said: Anyone got any ideas how I can deal with a really bored Betta? @James Black plays with his betta with a laser pointer, much like a cat would. You can also put a mirror by their tank for a few minutes a day, and they'll flare and show off at their reflection. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophie Posted July 23, 2021 Author Share Posted July 23, 2021 My Betta never flares. Is this a problem? And what about plastic toys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenFins Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 (edited) On 7/23/2021 at 1:38 PM, H.K.Luterman said: @James Black plays with his betta with a laser pointer, much like a cat would. You can also put a mirror by their tank for a few minutes a day, and they'll flare and show off at their reflection. Here is a video of my betta chasing a laser pointer: Edited July 23, 2021 by James Black Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophie Posted July 23, 2021 Author Share Posted July 23, 2021 Don't lasers turn everything into vapour? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophie Posted July 23, 2021 Author Share Posted July 23, 2021 Can you show me a picture. I don't have access to Youtube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Just a Pygmy Corydora Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 First of all, NEVER feed a betta human food. Its just wrong. Second of all, you don't HAVE to get tankmates, because it would be a waste if your betta keeps eating them. And what do you mean by plastic toys? If the toy is sharp on the edges it would tear your betta's fins, getting silk plants could also work. If you don't have access to betta toys from your local LFS or pet store, you can also add driftwood to your tank if your male betta is bored. I'm pretty sure that there is an amazon web meant for china. You could also buy the following items. The first link is a zoo med floating betta log. The second link is hikari tropical betta pellets that are good for your betta, as the pellets are very nutritious. The third link is the zoo med betta hammock that is basically a leaf, but if your betta likes it, it could be its own "betta bed". Some males will even build bubble nests on them! If you have any other questions, be sure to go to your messages icon in the forum and contact me. 1.https://www.amazon.com/Zoo-Med-Floating-Betta-Log/dp/B0779FD6GX/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=betta&qid=1627067766&sr=8-5 2. https://www.amazon.com/Hikari-Usa-AHK19110-Biogold-0-70-Ounce/dp/B00025Z74C/ref=sxin_11?asc_contentid=amzn1.osa.8b9b86bf-5129-4533-895f-233025fc1287.ATVPDKIKX0DER.en_US&asc_contenttype=article&ascsubtag=amzn1.osa.8b9b86bf-5129-4533-895f-233025fc1287.ATVPDKIKX0DER.en_US&creativeASIN=B00025Z74C&cv_ct_cx=betta&cv_ct_id=amzn1.osa.8b9b86bf-5129-4533-895f-233025fc1287.ATVPDKIKX0DER.en_US&cv_ct_pg=search&cv_ct_we=asin&cv_ct_wn=osp-single-source-earns-comm&dchild=1&keywords=betta&linkCode=oas&pd_rd_i=B00025Z74C&pd_rd_r=53c12d20-ad95-4ff0-b239-22a0999db657&pd_rd_w=OcdWV&pd_rd_wg=CADJ4&pf_rd_p=8065c57d-81c6-4bce-844a-e686936787b8&pf_rd_r=RD9ETSKZADBG1Z9S8555&qid=1627067766&sr=1-3-64f3a41a-73ca-403a-923c-8152c45485fe&tag=pawtracksdt-20 3. https://www.amazon.com/Zoo-Med-Laboratories-AZMBL20-Hammock/dp/B0027IZ6KW/ref=sr_1_9?crid=17ICQ3H7XGEFV&dchild=1&keywords=betta+hammock+silk&qid=1627067946&sprefix=betta+hamm%2Caps%2C243&sr=8-9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taco Playz Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 Quote On 7/23/2021 at 3:06 PM, Sophie said: 🤔🙁 @Sophiethis is a forum so we may not get back to you very quick so be patient. Sometimes it takes a day to a few hours so don’t worry if we don’t get back with you. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jungle Fan Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 On 7/23/2021 at 1:22 PM, Just a Pygmy Corydora said: First of all, NEVER feed a betta human food. Its just wrong. Second of all, you don't HAVE to get tankmates, because it would be a waste if your betta keeps eating them. And what do you mean by plastic toys? If the toy is sharp on the edges it would tear your betta's fins, getting silk plants could also work. If you don't have access to betta toys from your local LFS or pet store, you can also add driftwood to your tank if your male betta is bored. I'm pretty sure that there is an amazon web meant for china. You could also buy the following items. The first link is a zoo med floating betta log. The second link is hikari tropical betta pellets that are good for your betta, as the pellets are very nutritious. The third link is the zoo med betta hammock that is basically a leaf, but if your betta likes it, it could be its own "betta bed". Some males will even build bubble nests on them! If you have any other questions, be sure to go to your messages icon in the forum and contact me. 1.https://www.amazon.com/Zoo-Med-Floating-Betta-Log/dp/B0779FD6GX/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=betta&qid=1627067766&sr=8-5 2. https://www.amazon.com/Hikari-Usa-AHK19110-Biogold-0-70-Ounce/dp/B00025Z74C/ref=sxin_11?asc_contentid=amzn1.osa.8b9b86bf-5129-4533-895f-233025fc1287.ATVPDKIKX0DER.en_US&asc_contenttype=article&ascsubtag=amzn1.osa.8b9b86bf-5129-4533-895f-233025fc1287.ATVPDKIKX0DER.en_US&creativeASIN=B00025Z74C&cv_ct_cx=betta&cv_ct_id=amzn1.osa.8b9b86bf-5129-4533-895f-233025fc1287.ATVPDKIKX0DER.en_US&cv_ct_pg=search&cv_ct_we=asin&cv_ct_wn=osp-single-source-earns-comm&dchild=1&keywords=betta&linkCode=oas&pd_rd_i=B00025Z74C&pd_rd_r=53c12d20-ad95-4ff0-b239-22a0999db657&pd_rd_w=OcdWV&pd_rd_wg=CADJ4&pf_rd_p=8065c57d-81c6-4bce-844a-e686936787b8&pf_rd_r=RD9ETSKZADBG1Z9S8555&qid=1627067766&sr=1-3-64f3a41a-73ca-403a-923c-8152c45485fe&tag=pawtracksdt-20 3. https://www.amazon.com/Zoo-Med-Laboratories-AZMBL20-Hammock/dp/B0027IZ6KW/ref=sr_1_9?crid=17ICQ3H7XGEFV&dchild=1&keywords=betta+hammock+silk&qid=1627067946&sprefix=betta+hamm%2Caps%2C243&sr=8-9 Sophie says she is located in China, so she doesn't have access to YouTube, and Amazon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardedbillygoat1975 Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 You can use a table tennis 🏓 ball some bettas will play with them. Any plastic toys need to be soft, no hard edges that could injure the betta. Some people put decorations like castles or houses that make a cave to help them feel safe, like their home. Silk plants are nice beythey are soft and the bettas like to lay on them. Moss balls are good if you can get them. You’ll have to experiment. Each betta has a different personality. Yours seems aggressive in that he’s eating his tank mates. You can feed them mosquito larva - from my experiences in China 🇨🇳 if you put a small container of water outside you may get some mosquito larvae to give him a treat. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbit Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 Your betta has a nice looking tank! I would also recommend the laser pointer. And no, they won’t turn things to vapor. Some really strong lasers can burn you or damage your eyes, but we are talking about the really weak ones. Search for laser pointers for cats and you will find the right ones. Here’s one example. https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/LED-light-torch-Laser-pointer-cat_60670481750.html?spm=a2700.pc_countrysearch.main07.22.4c9c4f3eAEm5eT This link is to Alibaba—maybe you can access it? As for treats, I agree that mosquito larvae would be good. My fish love it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenFins Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 Here I uploaded a picture instead. Sorry I forgot you didn't have acess to youtube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophie Posted July 24, 2021 Author Share Posted July 24, 2021 I also have a laser pointer! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophie Posted July 24, 2021 Author Share Posted July 24, 2021 Do mosquitoes and they're larvae fly into water? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophie Posted July 24, 2021 Author Share Posted July 24, 2021 Are moss balls plants or animals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophie Posted July 24, 2021 Author Share Posted July 24, 2021 To Taco Playz, Ok 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophie Posted July 24, 2021 Author Share Posted July 24, 2021 And that's a really pretty fish! It looks a lot like the blue Betta I wanted to get. But I got a red Betta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophie Posted July 24, 2021 Author Share Posted July 24, 2021 And yes. I can access Alibaba and JD. I forgot the full name of JD but I think it's Jing Dong. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophie Posted July 24, 2021 Author Share Posted July 24, 2021 First of all, my Betta could only catch the neon tetra with swim bladder disease and was almost dead. The others are too quick for her, but she still tries to eat them. Second, she isn't as active as she was before the neon tetras came, and they aren't eating the algae or fin nipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbit Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 On 7/23/2021 at 11:06 PM, Sophie said: Do mosquitoes and they're larvae fly into water? Mosquitos lay eggs in water. Those eggs turn into larvae. They are gross wiggly things but fish think they’re the tastiest. If they don’t get eaten by a fish, the larvae will make a cocoon and turn into a mosquito. Like butterflies but not as pretty! 😆 On 7/23/2021 at 11:08 PM, Sophie said: Are moss balls plants or animals? They’e plants. On 7/23/2021 at 11:26 PM, Sophie said: she isn't as active as she was before the neon tetras came, and they aren't eating the algae or fin nipping. Maybe she’s tired from chasing them. I don’t think neon tetras will eat much algae. They will eat pellets or flake food like the betta. So some of the neon tetras are still alive? I would recommend getting more plants so they can hide from the betta. I’m glad they aren’t fin nipping. Keep an eye on them at night because sometimes tetras will nip a betta’s fins when it’s sleeping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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