i either smile and talk to them, or poke the glass. i'll just put my finger right on it, and they either wiggle at it, ignore it, flare at it, or kiss it. :3

 

i talk and show mirrors, and get them to trail my fingers.

 

I talk to them and say hello. Then I like to take the partitions out from between the tanks and give them a good half hour of exercise and check on their health.

 

We do all of that too and it is so cool to watch him actually turn his head to look at us better (he usually faces us straight on). Sometimes we'll purposely make the pellet (normally will float on top) sink as he is quick and will chase/snatch it.

 

I usually just watch them. They're always interested in me when I stop by, although with Noonie, as soon as he realizes I'm not offering any food he returns to tend to his bubble nest. XD I like to show a mirror to Salsa, he's a confident flarer and Chaucer follows my finger. Noonie usually looks petrified when he sees his reflection, he flares and he slowly backs away haha.

 

Coral The Delta Tail Male

I just got a new Betta about two years after Shiny Goldy, my other Betta which I forgot his breed. My new Betta, however is Delta Tail male. He already swims to me when I enter but usually ignores my mommy haha! I'm gonna start to try getting his attention with my finger then see if he'll follow it maybe at dinner tonight. If I make a clicking noise sometimes he'll come to me. He's still in his Petco bowl but today we'll move him. Also I need some ideas myself on keeping him exercised and busy. I hope this helped you!!! Thanks in advance for any other advice.