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wvwvwvwv - 5 years ago

He is doing figure eights because he can see his reflection in the glass. He hates the ball and is flaring it. Please stop this torture.

Bobby Rossy - 5 years ago

Narrator: he is having fun!
Comments: he is dying

Sassy Bird - 6 years ago

My fish likes to stare at me. '_'

Ivan Cegarra - 6 years ago

0:24ha ha

PI Blades - 6 years ago

You need a bigger tank

yeet yeet - 6 years ago

Tank is to small

curiousgeorgieo - 6 years ago

Please. A 1.5G tank is a prison. Let him explore. Enjoy his short life. Please remove the mirror. Bettas are not supposed to flare. They do just fine in community tanks too.

SaphiraDragon - 6 years ago

Poor Fish!!! He needs AT LEAST a 2.5 gallon tank. He also is fighting the ball, not playing. Its bad for betta fish to constantly be in full flare.

Kati Casey - 6 years ago

Oh my god that tank is soooo big

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Ryan Coetzee - 6 years ago

You can kill your betta by making him open his gills that's just cruel

Daija Weekley - 6 years ago

One he is scared, two you need to get him a bigger tank with a filter and heater!

Matt M - 7 years ago

That fish needs a larger aquarium. A good 10 gallon aquarium would be more than sufficient. Bettas can live in small containers like this, but they will not thrive and they won't be happy. We got a single betta for my kids and we had it in a small 2.5 gallon tank. After a week I decided to upgrade him because he wasn't very active and I his water was getting dirty even with a filter. Since upgrading, he is far more lively and playful, and you can tell he is a lot happier. A small tank like this is like keeping a cat or a dog in a pet carrier. Please, upgrade him - it's not expensive and not a lot of work.

Kim H - 7 years ago

You're a fucking idiot, he thinks it's another fish. He's going to die from stress.

MinecraftGuy8567 - 7 years ago

i will give my betta,Bubbles a plastic marble and put it in his tank.

Little Tangerine - 7 years ago

If you love him, get him a bigger tank.

KaylaTyler andKenadi - 5 years ago

If you are a hater, get off this channel.

vicma praur - 6 years ago

Little Tangerine true it needs a bigger tank, at least 2.5 gallons

Little Tangerine - 7 years ago

+my leg
get a bigger tank for the fish. Me and other people are irrelevant to his/her decision-making.

Titus - 7 years ago

are you gonna get a bigger tank for that person

The Shit Colored Ranger - 7 years ago

Lol

matilda410 - 7 years ago

He's not actually playing... Beautiful fish, though. A 2.5 gal tank with a heater and a low flow filter would be a little better for him though :)

Tony Theuerzeit - 7 years ago

exactly the same tought here! Whats a US gallon in L? 3,4 Liter correct? I dont keep them in anything less then 8 gal

Eric Fan - 7 years ago

I gave my beta a ball at first he flares at it is that normal or does he just not like the ball?

APinchOfDecay - 7 years ago

He thinks it's another betta..

Tony Theuerzeit - 7 years ago

Mostly he will see his reflection in the ball. And the more colorful the ball the more aggressive his reaction will be. And take in mind that it all will depend on the betta. Some bettas are more aggresive then others. Some flare without no reason just monitor him if he shows any stress symptoms. (hanging on the surface a lot or at the bottom. His gills going at high speed and so on.

mygigi43 - 7 years ago

Plastic is very unsafe it leeches toxins into the water!

Tche Gamer - 7 years ago

mygigi43 can you put alimium foil in the aquarium

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Alyssa Willis - 7 years ago

what kind of ball is this?

Activist Amelia - 7 years ago

Where can i get a ball like this

Activist Amelia - 7 years ago

he is soooooooo cool

Px828 - 8 years ago

I found these balls at the dollar store (as it says below), but NONE of the float! So disappointed.

Army of Radishes - 8 years ago

This is an old video, I know but I still had to comment, that fish was flaring, not playing. When male betta's gills perk out like that, its flaring, which stressed them out. Also that tank is not made for a betta, it was probably moving like that at the beginning because there no space for him to swim freely.

Joseph Borges - 8 years ago

WOW YOUR TANK IS SOOOO BIG

It’s Jeron - 7 years ago

That sarcasm tho

Shadowstrike 94 - 8 years ago

Your fish needs a 2.5 gallon tank. What he is in now is just a glorified cup.

Rylee Clark - 5 years ago

+Wanda I think he was just nervous at the time because he's back to his old self now, thank you though!

Wanda - 5 years ago

Does he have a heater,they are tropical fish and need warm water (about 78 degrees farenheit) or they become lethargic.Also did you cycle your tank before getting the fish, beneficial bacteria help promote the health of your betta.If the answer is yes to both of these questions than he might have something and you may need to lower the water to let him get some air at the surface.

Rylee Clark - 5 years ago

I know you commented on this a long time ago but need some help with my betta, I just got him a 5 gallon tank and I cleaned it out and got it all ready for him, be he is just laying at the bottom, and he's been doing that for a while now?

Madeleine P. - 8 years ago

If he flares like that all the time it stresses his out so much he could die!

Briviesca1984 - 8 years ago

I have a beta I was wondering were to get the balls from?

wolfwolftyty - 6 years ago

Briviesca1984 I got mine from petco

Keegan Johnston - 8 years ago

do you know the jump trick?

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Kari M - 8 years ago

I LOVE IT!!..What you did was so awsome i went out and got the same items,mines learning as well,so cute!,,im so sorry you havesome of these awful comments from such sadistic assholes,keep up the good work,,ITS PERFECT! LOVE TO SEE MORE!

Cristina Mathew - 8 years ago

the fish is a delta tail

Kate L - 8 years ago

OMG poor fish!

Thu Ky Y Khoa - 8 years ago

Helo

Beast Makers - 8 years ago

Sadly, this fish is not having fun. You can see him constantly flaring (opening his gills) at the ball and physically attacking it. To constantly have your bettas in this aggression mode is horrible for their health. They become extremely stressed, especially in an inadequate bowl like this where they have no room to run and hide.

B - 6 years ago

+Beast Makers is correct. Whilst some Beta's are fine with ping pong balls, others either get stressed or start flaring like this one in the video. It depends on your Beta's temperament but continuous flaring is not good for the fish.

High All Day - 6 years ago

NaughtyAngel N.A. your a retard

Trinity Espinoza - 6 years ago

Beast Makers stupid idiots always criticizing did the fish tell you he wad not playing what i thought shut the hell up

TheLionWarrior - 7 years ago

NaughtyAngel N.A. Geez your practically insulting yourself you sound like a 7 year old. First off you make no sense and when they flare for long periods of time they get stressed and can die. Also I agree that tank is just a tiny bit small but no need to scream like a squeaker

NOT kd - 8 years ago

+Irie McBeth bow down to your master!

Beast Makers - 8 years ago

I'm not trying to fight here, just educate people who might be hurting their fish- thank you for the additional information though.

NOT kd - 8 years ago

+Irie McBeth my Betta flares when he is hungry,eating and angry. Their are multiple reasons fish do certain things.

Beast Makers - 8 years ago

Not really. Flaring is a mechanism that fish (and many other species) use to make them selves look larger- whether to ward off predators or defend their territory. Flaring is ONLY observed in these typically "aggressive" manners; besides from the actions use in avian mating rituals. I am only trying to debunk betta fish myths and teach that anthropomorphism is not a good way of dictating an animals thoughts, emotions, or reason of action. I am in no way trying to prove someone wrong- only to help an animals caretaker better enrich their animals life.

NOT kd - 8 years ago

+Irie McBeth flaring means multiple things. your not a fish expert

Emily Tyner - 8 years ago

+NaughtyAngel N.A. HOOOOLD ON THERE. Do YOU put YOUR bettas in saltwater tanks??????????? Did they die immediately or did it take a couple of seconds? You might want to take a second to read up on the care and specifications of betta owning before you take it upon yourself to 'educate people' and go around calling people morons and giving them HORRIBLE advice. That betta is stressed, acting territorial, and has absolutely NO desire to 'play.' He sees the red ball and wants to kill it, not 'play' with it OR her. I would have to say that whatever knowledge that YOU have seemed to gather about these tropical fish most likely and sadly came from a pet store employee who gave zero shits about any animal in the store, let alone some fish who need a SHIT TON more room and actual care than you think. I think you sound like a total idiot who needs to learn a thing or two about shutting your face and fact checking before you even THINK you have the right to tell someone their shoelaces are untied. Also, after you do your reading and actually LEARN something about what you are talking about, you should type whatever pathetic excuse of a response you are going to have in a word document so at LEAST it will look like you actually went to school and learned how to spell.

Beast Makers - 8 years ago

+NaughtyAngel N.A. actually bettas need AT LEAST 2.5 gallons of water, 5 if you want the water to be safely and evenly heated to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. A bowl is not adequate and neither is constant flaring. I'm just trying to inform people so their bettas can live happier lives.

Kari M - 8 years ago

+Irie McBeth and are you a Betta specialist? your 1000% WRONG!!..in her defense NO i do not see a betta thats miserable u moron,,if thats the case look over to the colum to your RIGHT..what do you see about Bettas??..you think they need a 100gallon salt water tank?..WOW UNREAL get a life instead of spending it insulting someones video that doesnt deserve it,especially with your B.S. and non exsistant knowledge of Bettas!

Jdejejhhsgsg Dhdjjdjfjdnhhe - 8 years ago

+Irie McBeth Yes.

stopfollowingme - 8 years ago

dafuq the water is green

Snigdha - 8 years ago

+NaughtyAngel N.A. I am going to re-frame your comment. "The water is not green. If you open your eyes instead of looking for videos to feed childish comments of boars with nothing better to do but attack people who have great videos like this, you're just as mindless, and must have no life whatsoever! OPEN YOUR EYEBALLS, DARLIN'.. There's a GREEN plant that DOES this thing called, REFLECTING!" Not only your comment is wrong, your grammar and vocabulary is horrible too. Sometimes I pity people like you.

Snigdha - 8 years ago

+NaughtyAngel N.A. You're the one acting childish. You have no knowledge based on bettas and how to type a proper comment. +watdaNOSTRIL isn't wrong. YOU are. How old are you even? I'm 12 and I bet I'd be more knowledgeable than you.

stopfollowingme - 8 years ago

someone deleted the comment cuz they know theyre wrong XD you can barely call my comment childish if you can clearly see that the plant is not reflecting green light. it is dirty water

Kari M - 8 years ago

+watdaNOSTRIL the water is not green if you open your eyes instead of LOOKING to feedinto the chilish comments of boars with nothing better to do but attack people who have great videos like this,your just as mindless and must have no life whatsoever!..OPEN YOUR EYEBALLS DARLIN theres a GREEN plant that DOES this thing called..REFLECTING!

Betta Fish - 8 years ago

cute ;-)

Aaleah MacRoberts - 8 years ago

thats so cool:D

Dylan - 8 years ago

so did jay die?

Dylan Kit - 8 years ago

love your fish its so pretty

Pizza Pit - 8 years ago

Oh common that tank is way to tiny for the poor guy:( I just recently got mine a 5 gallon over the 2 gallon bowl I had for him. I felt bad

clare grant - 8 years ago

What kind of ball is that.

Nick Urbino - 9 years ago

I really liked your video. It is too bad that so many peeps are hung-up about the size of your fish bowl and lack of filtration. Seriously, folks---I know professional World Champion breeders that keep their fish in mere 1 gallon cup/jars. Of course, they do water changes constantly and always make sure the water is warm enough. In the So Cal Desert, where I live, the ambient water temp in my house is usually 76-82° without heating. I prefer to keep my Bettas in large glass vessels, the smallest one holds 3.5 gallons. With softened and well conditioned water, Marimo balls and good lighting, my water stays in ideal living parameters for nearly a week and a half.

True, the mirrors and toys may be making him angry and stress out. But, stimulation and exercise is also crucial in the health and longivity of your pet Betta. Everything in moderation! I will be looking for some toys at the dollar store that may be suitable for my Veil-tail, Nimoy and Halfmoon, Takei to play with for 5 to 10 minutes per day.

Post more vids, Please! You did a wonderful job with this one. Made me smile for hours thinking about it! :-)

Trikki Vix - 8 years ago

+Nick Urbino Thank you.. :) Just hate seeing unhappy fish/insects/animals etc :)

Nick Urbino - 8 years ago

+Trikki Vix After looking at THIS video closer, you ARE right---it is rather cramped with all those objects in there and the water clarity is not great. I am trying to be fair and validate the point that you were making, so I just wanted to add that!

Nick Urbino - 8 years ago

+Trikki Vix You're entitled to your opinion, as am I. BTW, regarding my breeder friend: even her dearest retired breeder fish are well taken care of. Weekly water changes in 1G to 2G Beta tanks. She has done this for decades and some of her fish live to their early teens. I keep my fish with filters and heaters---not because any one told me to. I just can't manage the water weekly water changes. Judging others by your own standards and practices is gets complicated. I generally don't voice my opinions on here and this is a good example of why. I know at least 7 friends that adore their Bettas. Some keep them in filtered tanks. Others keep them in 3 to 8 gallon bowl and tanks with meticulous water changing regimens. If the fish are well looked after---Is that not better than them dying in a cup on a shelf in some dreadful department/discount store?

Trikki Vix - 8 years ago

+Nick Urbino just because your friend does it doesnt make it right for the fish.. Breeders do it for money so the fish come and go fast.. this tank is too small, dirty and cramped. Its not a toy.

Caroline - 8 years ago

The thing is in a tank that small there is no room for a filter which is needed to start a beneficial Bacteria culture. Plus the filter helps create some motion in the water which helps it from going stagnant. Stagnant water isn't good, it enables algae growth and low O2 levels.

RICK WAGNER - 9 years ago

I know this has been uploaded a while ago but, it's a 1 1/2 gallon bowl..... What about a 5 gallon tank. Just sayin. P.S. He's beautiful!!!!

Meg Arnerich - 9 years ago

what kind of ball did u find? I can only think of a ping pong ball to fit is bowl

symmetrical_A1 - 8 years ago

+Meg Arnerich dont be such a douchebag, he/she was only trying to help you.

Meg Arnerich - 9 years ago

okay smart guy, go rescue some chickens then, I didn't ask you how to take care of my fish, I asked about the ball for my fish and how would you know the size of the bowl I use. grow up dude and worry about your own fish.

Leianna Thomas - 9 years ago

Saying a fish is happy in a bowl is like saying a chicken is happy being in a tiny cage his whole life instead of being free roam.

Meg Arnerich - 9 years ago

+Velcrow Ellese first off my fish is happy, I don't need a tank nor do I need a heater and filter. I had a rubber ball that sunk down when I put it in his bowl.

Leianna Thomas - 9 years ago

Petsmart*

Leianna Thomas - 9 years ago

A small rubber bouncy ball should do. But your betta really shouldn't be in a bowl. Plus in a bowl he would have no room to play ball. Get him a tank. I prefer at least 5 gallons to give them room to play and swim in. Also make sure the tank has a heater and a filter so he can thrive! They sell tanks at petco and pets,art. Hope this helped :)

Katie Mabey - 9 years ago

Im getting a red lyre tail betta and he's so cute! Can't wait to get him for christmas and then play ping pong with him!

kindle urie - 9 years ago

this is why I hate people. they think betas are so dumb and boring so its ok to leave them in small tanks not gravel no toys or anything. so cute! thanks for sharing !

Bobby Rossy - 5 years ago

kindle urie you do realize she is still miss-treating the fish in many ways

ExplosiveSparklez - 9 years ago

Is he still alive? Just want to know.

PuffThe BeardedDragon - 9 years ago

My betta will be learning tricks today at dinner for him

Leone - 9 years ago

hahaha lol my betta does that too! he jumps and i let him play with the ball and he follows my voice

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wolves pain - 9 years ago

Awesome trick keep it up

Cuda FX - 9 years ago

this is not a good way to keep a betta. do some reading on theyr needs and behavior.

Alessia Baglione - 9 years ago

Aweeee❤️

Juicyviolet11 - 9 years ago

wow! Can all betta fish do this? I think im getting a pet fish soon

AlexandrasPets - 9 years ago

god thats cute!

Joel Molina - 9 years ago

Love your betta grim! Just subscribed today subscribe to me please thank you

Brandon Brown - 9 years ago

Awesome he is like shamu

Gabe Nielsen - 9 years ago

Where do you get big plants like that? All the ones I find are really small

KandiPerfection - 9 years ago

what material is the ball made of?
I would love to buy my new betta 'Yah-hotep' a ball to play with (:
I know PLASTIC materials are very unhealthy for them,
thats why i ask :3

Aloha.

KandiPerfection - 9 years ago

<3 Aloha.
I will experiment now :D

sasorispuppet412 - 9 years ago

Not all plastics are unhealthy, but many are. A ping pong ball is a bit large but works well for this game, and it is made of a non-toxic plastic. Small Easter Eggs work too.

XXPITT - 9 years ago

if you love him so much, why not get a filter and a heater for him

cloudy fox - 5 years ago

do bettas need a filter because someone told me they live in stagnant water i think i spelt that wrong?

Jdejejhhsgsg Dhdjjdjfjdnhhe - 8 years ago

+jandtsmom Yes!!

Cuda FX - 9 years ago

and a bigger, serious tank.

Graeme Caldwell TV - 10 years ago

Great video! What kind of ball is that? I want to give my betta an opportunity to play!

Zopper - 8 years ago

Ik this was 2 years ago. But that betta was NOT playing. He was fighting the ball which they can die from stress.

Snigdha - 8 years ago

+Graeme Caldwell TV A ping pong ball.

Kassie - 8 years ago

+Graeme Caldwell TV Same

soup bowl - 10 years ago

This video makes me smile every time I watch it. And I've watched it about 5 times now!! He is so playful

Alicia Garrett - 10 years ago

stop what your doing! he is scared do you not see he is flaring? your stressing him out

High All Day - 6 years ago

sasorispuppet412 they gdt defensive when food is around idiot

sasorispuppet412 - 9 years ago

That is not really correct. All three of my Bettas often flare at their food or their food container (which is not brightly colored but clear plastic). Not every one I have met does but my roommates Betta, my moms best friends Betta, and my coworkers Betta do as well. Obviously they aren't stressed out by being fed. Also, anything that is new or is not always there is something to be flared at, they are sometimes excited by something new and need to check it out (which I will assume is how this game came about). In short flaring is not always a response to fear or a sign of aggression, but many also do it to show excitement.

Graeme Caldwell TV - 10 years ago

I thought this comment was baloney but he might be trying to kill the ball. It's brightly colored which often confuses them for another betta. You can probably keep using the ball but no more than 5 minutes a day

msjazzhorn - 10 years ago

Hello Undead Redhead,
I hope this message finds you well! I have had my betta (Cowboy) for a few years now and I am looking to do some serious upgrading on his tank. I really admire that habitat you've created for Jay!
Just out of curiosity- What type/brand of tank is this and size? Where can I get one? Also, what kind of balls are those and where can I get them? I enjoyed this video, thank you! I'd appreciate a response at your convenience.
Warm Regards,
Msjazzhorn

ASmallGirlWithBigDreams - 10 years ago

where do you get that ball and is it ok if I use my rainbow loom hook instead of a straw?

Lea Daily - 10 years ago

awwwwaaahhhh how cuutteee!!! Where'd you get that ball?

Ashley Verissimo - 10 years ago

i have one but blue this fish is sooo cute

Jen Frankel - 10 years ago

Check the dollar store! These ones are from a miniature billiards set.

Jen Frankel - 10 years ago

My baby just passed away end of August -- a big thanks to all of you who've watched and commented. He was a special little fish!

Jen Frankel - 10 years ago

He was scared of the first one I put in, then flared at it for a bit. I kept taking it out after a few minutes at first, but when he started hip-checking it and then running it across the tank with his nose (lips, rather!) I just left it in. Added the other two a while later and I'd come home to find him playing with them. He seemed to love keeping himself occupied, and I felt a little less guilty when I wasn't home all the time!