How to make a safe hoop??

[bettabetter]

Hi, It's been a while since i last checked in with this sight, and my new fish is doing great!
But i am training him to do things, like jump for food and swim through hoops. I just wanted to know what a safe material would be to make hoops out of. if i bought one it would have to be over the internet. I was wondering if instead i could use pipe cleaner, wire, or something like that to easily make a hoop instead of going out of my way to order one.
I'd really appreciate it

[Hopelessaddict101]

Originally Posted by bettabetter

Hi, It's been a while since i last checked in with this sight, and my new fish is doing great!
But i am training him to do things, like jump for food and swim through hoops. I just wanted to know what a safe material would be to make hoops out of. if i bought one it would have to be over the internet. I was wondering if instead i could use pipe cleaner, wire, or something like that to easily make a hoop instead of going out of my way to order one.
I'd really appreciate it

That is cute! Just make sure your tank has a lid if you're going to teach him how to jump!


And, if you're not going for looks, I'm pretty sure you could cut up a old bottle into hoots and tape or blunt the corners so they aren't sharp!

I don't see why not if it's not going to spend all of it's time in water!

But yeah.

[Oldfishlady]

Use a plastic drinking straw and stick one end into the other...

[Hopelessaddict101]

Originally Posted by Oldfishlady

Use a plastic drinking straw and stick one end into the other...

Or this lol! I did not think of that!

[DiiQue]

You could also take a stryrofoam cup, cut that out and use the wide end as a hoop.

[Perry the platypus]

I used pipecleaner but the hairs go all over the place. >.< Try to cut a small piece of a paper plate and cut a hole in the middle. Then, cover the edges with glue gun (let it dry of course) or tape.

[LeoTheLakerBetta]

Originally Posted by DiiQue

You could also take a stryrofoam cup, cut that out and use the wide end as a hoop.

But doesn't styrofoam float?

Originally Posted by Perry the platypus

I used pipecleaner but the hairs go all over the place. >.< .

Also pipecleaner has metal in it so I don't know if that's safe. But my original thought was a pipecleaner too :D

You could try airline tubing, like the stuff they use for bubblers. Only problem is that its clear. :)

[DiiQue]

I was going under the assumption that the OP would be holding the hoop... But yes, styrofoam does float.

How about one of those plastic or rubber wristbands (i.e., like those nike sports bands) or even use one of those bendable glowsticks that you would wear around your wrists.

[rubinthebetta]

Originally Posted by Oldfishlady

Use a plastic drinking straw and stick one end into the other...

Yeah, I've tried it but it floats. Maybe before attaching the ends put pebbles in the straw to weigh it down?

[Hopelessaddict101]

Couldn't you just hold it down? Or are you trying to teach him without you being there? (If that makes sense..)