The reason for the fake plants around the cup is on the last video, I'm gonna say why here too. Its because I got worried I had scared it during the acclimating process and I heard they loved places to hide so I put the plants around it so it would feel more at home. It worked with mine I think he was eager to swim around as much as a Betta can swim around in a cup. Also if anyone has any advise for me please tell me. I'm still a beginner. I didn't record the whole process of course this is around the beginning he moves a bit more on the last video.