Cirousity got the best of me...I've been noticing my Betta fish in his new 20 gall tank, just him and some bottom feeders, he has been flaring up lots, Was just wondering if he is doing this for fun, since he is doing it while swimming up and down, side to side etc, or is he intimidated by something? Just wanted to know if i should be worried or whatever. BTW, he is completely healthy, nothings wrong with him or anything.
2006-11-20 15:41:17 · 11 answers · asked by Clint R 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
Bettas are known to be aggressive fish so sometimes they're hyper and constantly swimming up and down the side of the tank that's usually the personality of a betta it's nothing serious to worry about, but you need to incorporate more fish-only ones that are compatable with a Betta.
2006-11-20 15:45:06 · answer #1 · answered by nabdullah2001 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A betta who is scared or intimidated will not flare. He is going to run and hide. Betta seem to enjoy flaring and posturing, and most expert consider it good for the betta in moderation. (My boys at home get a 1/2 of smack talk time once or twice a week.) Most likely he is just seeing his reflection in the glass, and is having a grand ol' time. It's only an issue if he doesn't have a place in the tank to hide, and rest when he gets tried, or scared.
PS- Betta are from Thailand not Japan;-)
2006-11-21 16:13:39 · answer #2 · answered by Sabersquirrel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with all of the great advice you have received so far, but also keep in mind that Betta's will make little bubbles around the top of the tank when they are happy. The more bubbles, the happier they are - so look for those bubbles to determine if he is ill or unhappy.
I love those little fish - they are so fun to watch and I sear they are smarter than some of the other fish. :o)
2006-11-20 23:51:25 · answer #3 · answered by Lili 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Betta's can be quite territorial but the one's I've had have always gotten along with other fish. Maybe he's just warning? If he's not attacking he should soon settle down but keep an eye on the fish for signs of injury, just in case.
2006-11-20 23:47:05 · answer #4 · answered by mbunnyau 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
flaring is a good sign he's healthy... he's like a peacock. Flaring is a sign of aggression and showing off.
bettas are called Siamese Fighting Fish (southeast asia)... i'm not sure where Japan got into the mix
2006-11-21 00:09:31 · answer #5 · answered by professorminh 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do you have the tank light on when he is doing this? He may be seeing his reflection in the glass are just posturing to "claim" the tank from the bottom feeders.
2006-11-20 23:45:13 · answer #6 · answered by laidbck111 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He might be seeing his reflection in the glass. My betta flares whenever I come near and I waas told that it did that because it was familiar with me(ie:it likes me!)It may be doing it just for fun too.
2006-11-21 00:01:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
bettas will flare at ANYTHING that he can see his reflection in. ive had bettas flaring at the filter, at the glass, at the light, at things in the tanks. it was CRAZY! ha. they calm down within a few days :D dont worry its completly normal :D
2006-11-23 18:07:37 · answer #8 · answered by sensesfailxmiserably 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Betas, males that is, are also called Japanese fighting fish,if he happens to see a reflection on the glass or on something else he will flare up thinking its another male who wants to fight.They are very Territorial fish.
2006-11-20 23:50:31 · answer #9 · answered by ladyfish 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
he may not like the bottom feeder males really are suppossed to be alone
2006-11-21 06:41:57 · answer #10 · answered by Skittles 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋