Flares for hours at his reflection

[xShainax]

My betta Norbert flares at his reflection for hours if I don't put a book to cover the side of the tank. How can I stop it? I am trying to cure him of tears in his caudal but he keeps ripping them open. :(

[teeneythebetta]

I the tank in a dark room?

[Perseusmom]

Maybe try some tall silk plants on the side of the tank he sees himself in.

[xShainax]

Originally Posted by teeneythebetta

I the tank in a dark room?

His tank is in my room and even when his light is off, he flares

[PaulO]

My bettas did the same thing the first few days when I put them into their tanks, eventually they calmed down and now they just chill out planning their diabolical plans to take over humanity.