Training

As an aquarium fish or pet, you have to teach them a few tips and tricks to entertain. Betta is difficult to train, some breeder says that it is difficult to train betta. Betta changes completely when they step into the aqua world. Betta fish is difficult to train. But they are super intelligent but you need little patience for them. You can teach them to do various things such as response through action such as following the movement.

Before starting anything, the first thing is to catch our betta attention via sound and light. Ring the bell, clap, and more. If they identify sound and look at their direction you have passed the first stage of training.

Catch the 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.

Now teach them to follow the directions. The simple way is to teach your betta to follow your finger. For that, put your finger in an aquarium glass or soak your fingertip in a tank. Now try to grab the attention via sound and light. May betta notice your finger or simply ignore it. If Betta notices your finger move your finger and encourage Betta to follow your command. Each following rewards them.

You can teach them to swim through a hoop; start with a mirror place the mirror in front of Betta and observe their movement, if betta shows her reflection and behaves aggressively it means they are not aware of themselves. Repeat the same process. and then replace the mirror with an ordinary object. Your betta flares and swims toward objects and try to catch them.

Train your betta to move toward the sound direction: place a pen in front of the tank, tap the pen, and see betta notices that or moves. and when he flares in the same direction rewards them.

You can teach Betta to jump and catch. This feel provides security, and also the ability to see through glass. It is also important to remember that betta is semi-aquatic and lives in freshwater.

Before teaching your betta to jumping, make a bond with the betta, so they can trust you. When betta know you, their behavior changes towards you, they observe your movement. And when he sees you, he swims in your direction. After reorganization, you can train them. To train your betta to jump, replace the feeding stick with half a bloodworm on it. Ensure that Betta catches the food.

Start with an underwater stick, when betta notice it comes to you. move the feeding stick up and down. Move the stick slightly above the water surface. Train them to identify feeding sticks. When betta jumps, reward them with food. Make sure that Betta does not jump out of the tank. Buy a lid for the safety of the bettas.

When you become familiar, he will swim towards you when they see you, or flare the fin. One of the important things is keeping in mind that routine is essential. You can get a response if you interact with them.If Betta interacts with the caretaker it’s easy to learn new things.

A betta can play with a ball. If you throw the ball towards Betta, she tries to catch them via jump. Do training sessions once per day. Don’t over-train; when you start the training start with a 10-minute session. Give them a proper rest and sufficient relaxation time. Don’t force them. Once they are used to it, arrange 3 – 4 sessions per day with 5-10 minutes. Give a proper time to rest for the health of betta.

A caretaker knows how to train. the best way to teach them and reward them with each successful attempt.use pellets instead of bloodworms. Pelletes work like chips, offering them catchy food instead of regular food., a betta can see eating as a special food and more encouragement.

Finger food is the ideal option to encourage the fish. After training to swim towards hand add food on hand and teach them to take food via jumping. When you teach anything to betta, just talking to your fish, it makes a difference. Catch the betta's attention via sound and light. Once they acknowledge you. Place food on the palm. When they notice the food she jumps to catch the food. Provide a small chunk of food during the session, because uneaten food pollutes water and increases toxins in the tank

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.

Whatever you put in the tank whether it’s hand, stick, or food. Also, properly wash and sanitize them. Because these objects may bring the bacteria and fungus to the tank which causes the health problem.