Anyone teach thier betta tricks?

[Blue Eternity]

I read online about someone who taught their betta to swim through a hoop on the bottom of their tank to get food.

So anyone here have any experience training their betta? It seems like an interesting idea and I'd like more info on it. :]

[dramaqueen]

I've heard of it but have never done it.

[RuBirdBlue]

I've never tried to teach a fish tricks, although I have heard of it as well.

Your post reminded me of a "fish training" kit that can be ordered online. I wonder if it really works....
ThinkGeek :: R2 Fish Training School Kit

[Blue Eternity]

Haha that kit is so cool! Looks like something I should get my sister for her birthday (she has a betta too!). how cool :]

[dr2b]

Originally Posted by RuBirdBlue

Your post reminded me of a "fish training" kit that can be ordered online. I wonder if it really works....
ThinkGeek :: R2 Fish Training School Kit

I question this kit... lol. I think that someone is making bookoos of money off of gullible people!

[dramaqueen]

Probably! lol

[RuBirdBlue]

Originally Posted by dr2b

I question this kit... lol. I think that someone is making bookoos of money off of gullible people!

I imagine it's more a gag-gift/novelty item than an actual training kit....however, I do think that with the right technique and amount of patience, fish could be trained to perform certain simple acts in order to get food rewards. It's just a question of whether or not such a technique can be found in this kit.

[dr2b]

Originally Posted by RuBirdBlue

I imagine it's more a gag-gift/novelty item than an actual training kit....however, I do think that with the right technique and amount of patience, fish could be trained to perform certain simple acts in order to get food rewards. It's just a question of whether or not such a technique can be found in this kit.

I think it could be a gag-gift...but I could see more people buying it thinking it will truly train their fish. Sadly. I mean after working in retail this past few years while in college, I'm amazed what people buy thinking it will work. lol.

[doggyhog]

I didn't use the kit, but I did teach my betta!!!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/poodles...7615775292807/

[Jazattackk]

Originally Posted by RuBirdBlue

I've never tried to teach a fish tricks, although I have heard of it as well.

Your post reminded me of a "fish training" kit that can be ordered online. I wonder if it really works....
ThinkGeek :: R2 Fish Training School Kit

Lol I saw a youtube video on that, and they video taped the fish actaully playing soccer and basketball with that kit