Toys for Betta Fish

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By Bunniez

Betta fish are some of the smartest fish you can keep, but being smart isn't always a good thing. The downside of being smart is that boredom is only a few hundred circles of the rank away. What can you do to stop your precious fish from getting bored? Buy toys, of course!

All the toys profiled in this article are Betta safe toys from Zoo Med. You can find them in your local pet store, or buy them online.

Betta Bed Leaf Hammock

This is a suction on leaf that you stick near the surface of the water. This allows your betta to sleep close to the surface of the water as they would do in the wild. Unlike a lot of other fish, Betta do not constantly need to be on the move, and quite often look for a comfortable place to rest. This leaf hammock is the perfect place to do just that!

Betta Floating Log

The floating log gives your betta fish somewhere to swim about during the day. Bettas will hide inside, play through the log, have a nap or build a bubble nest inside it.

Betta Mirror

You should never leave a mirror in a Betta's tank for more than five minutes a day. Bettas see their reflection in the mirrors, and if they are males will start flaring and displaying their fins. This is fun for a wee while, but it can quickly become stressful and tiresome for your Betta if they must continuously defend their territory from the mean flaring fish through the glass.

Other Ideas

Of course, you can always make your own toys for your Bettas, just make sure that anything you put in the tank has no sharp edges and that it is aquarium safe. It's best to only put things in the tank that are sold specifically for fish tanks, because that way you know that they will not slowly be poisoning your fish. Bettas enjoy all sorts of toys and always appreciate places to sleep and places to hide.

Your Betta's tank should have at least a few ornaments and some cover in it for him or her to enjoy. If there is not enough room for a toy and some plants, then their tank is too small. Bettas should have at least a two gallon tank, and most are happier with five, if you can manage it.

Provide your Betta with fun and stimulation, clean heated water and good food and they will reward you with a good couple of years of companionship and entertainment.

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prasetio30 Level 8 Commenter 2 years ago

it looks beautiful toys. thanks for share. I think my niece will like those toys.

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Tamarind 2 years ago

That is so cute to have toys for fish. I've noticed Betta fish do enjoy pants. I think they have cute personalities, but I know they are a feisty fish at times.

Kake11 23 months ago

I just wanna know where did you get that, there so cool. Did you get at a pet store? i'm so going to have to look for them around. THX.

mzry 21 months ago

haha mi betta fish is better than yours

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bonnebartron Level 1 Commenter 20 months ago

No way! That is freaking cute! I had no idea that fish played with toys... cool

sofia aristisabal 18 months ago

coooooooooooooll

rebecca 13 months ago

so i heard the leaf sucks but then the betta log seems to big for my fish tank my fish tank isn't really that big like 1 gallon of water in the tank uk so idk is there other toys to make my betta happy?

scissorlove16 13 months ago

My betta is so much better then all urs

d.j 13 months ago

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sam 13 months ago

I have a Betta fish on Jan 2. It is a boy and he is shy.

HE WON`T EAT AT ALL.Rite back how to help.I love my fish

so much.HELP ME!

Daisy 12 months ago

Have you tried using a different type of food? like bloodworms or somthing?

Jiggs 11 months ago

My betta has many toys. He loves watching his newton's cradle, and his butterfly in the jar. He likes his mirror and likes to search for stuff on the bottom of the bowl. He is trained to dance at his food and visits when associates come into the office. I love my little buddy.

Kitty12399 11 months ago

I have a betta! His name Is Comet he's a Crowntail betta I think he would lllllllllllllllllllllllooooooooooooooooovvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvveeeeeeeeeeeee the log!!!!!

But how big is the log anyway??? I want to get it but I'm not sure how big it is. It look hhhhhhhuuuuuuuugggggggggeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!! Ok I'm exaggerating a little but you now wat I mean.

candis. 11 months ago

I actually have the log and hammock. He loves them both. his favorite is the log. I got them at the pet store. Betta's are now my favorite fish to have! the log isnt too big but it isnt too small. I have a 5 1/2 gallon tannk so it fits nice in there.

Karisha 7 months ago

My sisters betta fish like won't move so I am totally gona try the toy thing hopefully it helps!!! :)

secret 3 months ago

answer to kake11 i got mine at petco or fishtown or chinatown good luck!

Kadriya 3 months ago

I have a cute crowntail female beta and she absolutely loves the leaf hammock.. but she also loves to hear me talk to her... I have a pink feather that I move along the front of the tank and she LOVES to follow it. I think she actually looks out at me just waiting to play hehe.. She is an awsome pet!

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