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Post by leann722 on Aug 6, 2003 18:01:08 GMT -5
hi is it normal for bettas to flare at people, cause i know they do it to other bettas, but when they do that to other bettas they are being aggressive so is he trying to be aggressive towards me or just showing off?  |
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lilstar
Fry
The bettas: Fighter, Splendrick, & Rupert 2
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Post by lilstar on Aug 6, 2003 18:12:24 GMT -5
My bettas haven't really flared at me under normal circumstances, but something funny happened today concerning that. I was wearing a bright blue Hello Kitty hat, and when I peeked into one of my bettas' bowl, he came over and flared at me.
I guess he was confused by this bright blue, unfamiliar thing on my head.
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Post by bettabrat on Aug 6, 2003 18:24:37 GMT -5
Mine in the 2 1/2 gal flares if his light is on, and the room light is dim. When I come over, apparently I make him see his reflection.
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Post by Rachel - old on Aug 6, 2003 23:55:50 GMT -5
Sometimes if someone approaches their tank suddenly and startles them, it will cause them to flare. At the same time though, one of my guys in particular likes to play "chase the pen" and will flare during that although he seems to know it's just a game. I think it can be a sign of both aggression and showing off when they do it depending on the circumstance. My guys also do it sometimes when they know they're about to be fed. They incorporate it into the "feed me wiggle" that they do.  |
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Post by Barbels on Aug 7, 2003 0:31:44 GMT -5
but something funny happened today concerning that. I was wearing a bright blue Hello Kitty hat, and when I peeked into one of my bettas' bowl, he came over and flared at me. Teehee, that's adorable! My sweet Finny did the same thing the first time he saw me in my reading glasses! |
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shadow
Junior Bubble Nester
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Post by shadow on Aug 7, 2003 0:40:31 GMT -5
Do you think bettas are protective like try to protect us? Since they see someone they dont reconize they try to protect us by flaring? hmmmmm this is what make bettas so cool ;D
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Post by leann722 on Aug 7, 2003 12:18:05 GMT -5
well i dont believe he is doing it out of aggression, its like he does this little dance anytime he sees me its werid that a fish can be so attached just like a dog or cat  i only have one that does it , but hes a showoff anyways but thanks for the replies |
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ana
Egg
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Post by ana on Aug 8, 2003 7:17:51 GMT -5
flaring actually can express something other than territorial aggression, it can also be an expression of love, i believe that it is also done playfully
so if he's flaring at you, chances are he's saying 'i love you mommy' or hes playin with you
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