Training

As an aquarium fish training is a must to keep entertained. Betta is an active and sharpe memory so it is easy to train them.

How to catch Betta's attention:

Signal to incorporate: Fish’s best response training when they hear a clear signal. They help know when it’s time to look for a target.

Sound and vibration: fish have lateral line organs, they react when sound and vibration. At a major aqua, fish hear their trainer walking out on catwalks and platforms indicating that food is on the way. You can do this using a bell, call, clap, or footstep. The biggest components of training are patience and consistency. Use the same signal every time.

Light/shapes: switching light is the most common signal for indoor tanks. Fish can see color, but shapes and different colors will be easy to recognize.

Some of the basic techniques you should teach your betta. Catch the betta's attention via light and sound. The first trick is to follow your finger; first, gently tap on the glass and wait to see if your betta notices your finger or ignores it. if they notice your finger they swim toward them, elsewhere simply ignore them. Flashing the light or clapping to drag the attention of your betta in the direction of your finger. Once the betta notices the finger and swims toward the finger.

The second technique is jumping. For that, you can hang the food stick and place it an inch from the water surface. You have to move your finger in different directions and make sure that it knows what it is aiming for. You can get your finger to stick the food. A stick also can be used instead of a finger.

Fish flare is quite entertaining to watch but difficult to teach. You will need a pen and a mirror with a colored cap. place the mirror in front of the tank near the pen and let’s see how it reflects. When it flares, move the pen forward and reward it with treats. It is good exercise for betta.

If your betta does not learn, be a little persistent. Don’t give them stress. Give a proper time to rest for them. When you start a training conduct a 5 -10 minute session. You can teach twice a day.

Hygiene is important; wash your hands with warm water. A shop contains toxins so better to avoid them. When you try to teach them new tricks the place is quite. Don’t be aggressive, when you try to teach them to be patient. It’s taking time to teach them.