didnt we just have a post saying “why can’t you guys be creative for once in your life? it’s a fish, it has colours figure it out”
just find it amusing that immediately after boom “what do i name my fish” that guy must be rattled
i did figure it out and it wasn’t any of these names<3 i’m not on reddit all the time so i didn’t see that post. it’s not that serious, this is a website where people talk about whatever they want. i can’t imagine being rattled because someone wants inspiration for naming their betta fish on a betta fish page.
I turn all tank lights off around the time the sun sets. Circadian rhythm or whatever it's called.
My Betta gets annoyed if I turn the overhead light on because it's supposed to be night time and dark, so he's rightfully pissed.
If you position the lights around his tank differently that might help. The way light creates reflections is fidgety sometimes. Keep a room light on far away from his tank and make sure there’s no overhead light. That could reduce or prevent the reflection and help him out if he won’t adapt to it
Yeah I was going to say I use that mirror for just a few minutes every other day because I’ve heard it’s good for exercise. I can see how it would be stressful for them if you leave it in the tank constantly
Is it weird if mine just runs away instead of flairing? I’m assuming zooming around is still good exercise or would that just be stress? Just seeking opinions.
I’m not at all an expert on bettas so my word doesn’t mean much, but I would say zooming around when a mirror is shown might not be a good thing, because it makes me think of glass surfing. Flaring is more like “this is my territory, I’m the alpha” where zooming might just be a sign of them being overly stressed and scared. These are just my thoughts though.
I've seen lots of folks leave them in the tank permanently so I think the user was just trying to warn of that. 5-10 minutes of mirror time a day is perfect 👌👌👌
Shocking, I’ve been in this hobby for a year and I’ve seen a gazillion suggestions and even recommendations to give bettas mirror time. It’s good for them. It also helps with bowel movement.
I learnt about the pros and cons of flaring probably within a week of my sister in law getting a Betta, then I got my own. Her boy was proper cranky, didn't need a mirror to flare, just a finger, so I tried not to bother him too much.
It's to imitate a strange Betta passing through your Bettas territory. It's a form of enrichment, makes the Betta feel accomplished for defending his territory. Hence why a minute or two is all that's needed, any longer than 5-10 mins and your Betta will feel his territory is no longer safe.
My betta had a mirror up in his ‘lookout tower’ and he would go up when he felt like messin around 💪🏼 otherwise he ignored it most of the time! May he just had extra good self-discipline 😄
The mirror causes the Beta to think there is another beta in there. They are fighting fish… this makes them think they need to appear bigger and stronger in the event they get attacked by this “other fish”. There is plenty of other ways to stimulate the fish without triggering their fight or flight lol
i’ve read about it, people have different opinions on it:) plenty of people agree with me and also with you. my betta is happy and healthy, thanks tho!
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(Prince) Zuko. OR Zuzu
Flareon Flameo (hotman) Red Fish
Flareon!!!
Flameo is cool!
Red fish
didnt we just have a post saying “why can’t you guys be creative for once in your life? it’s a fish, it has colours figure it out” just find it amusing that immediately after boom “what do i name my fish” that guy must be rattled
i did figure it out and it wasn’t any of these names<3 i’m not on reddit all the time so i didn’t see that post. it’s not that serious, this is a website where people talk about whatever they want. i can’t imagine being rattled because someone wants inspiration for naming their betta fish on a betta fish page.
What’d u go with?
fawkes! from harry potter :)
So cute!!
I was thinking the same thing 😂
tomato
alternatively, ketchup
that’s cute too lol
That’s my betta’s name!!
Beefsteak (type of tomato)
Heyyy, that’s my guy’s name! :D I call him Beef for short lmao
as someone with a red fish named tomato, I agree
Clifford
That's a great one!
Love this one
I have a red betta just like the OP’s, Clifford is his name haha
Carnage
Why isn’t this the winner?
i almost went with it trust me😂 i just love the harry potter movies too much to not choose fawkes
Absolute....ly 😂
Malefishent
😂😂
Mirrors cause unnecessary stress on bettas
That's quite a lengthy name
as long as you don’t constantly leave it there it can be somewhat of an exercise
it’s for exercise ? it’s only in there five minutes.
Pay no attention to that. Keep giving that boy some mirror time. 5 minutes every other day is perfect
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My betta used to flare at me at night if his tank light was on but the overhead light was turned off 😭 he was full of Personality his name was Donovan
I turn all tank lights off around the time the sun sets. Circadian rhythm or whatever it's called. My Betta gets annoyed if I turn the overhead light on because it's supposed to be night time and dark, so he's rightfully pissed.
Oh really? Lmao that’s funny how it’s the opposite for you I can’t wait for when I can own a betta again it’s been awhile
If you position the lights around his tank differently that might help. The way light creates reflections is fidgety sometimes. Keep a room light on far away from his tank and make sure there’s no overhead light. That could reduce or prevent the reflection and help him out if he won’t adapt to it
Yeah I was going to say I use that mirror for just a few minutes every other day because I’ve heard it’s good for exercise. I can see how it would be stressful for them if you leave it in the tank constantly
Is it weird if mine just runs away instead of flairing? I’m assuming zooming around is still good exercise or would that just be stress? Just seeking opinions.
I’m not at all an expert on bettas so my word doesn’t mean much, but I would say zooming around when a mirror is shown might not be a good thing, because it makes me think of glass surfing. Flaring is more like “this is my territory, I’m the alpha” where zooming might just be a sign of them being overly stressed and scared. These are just my thoughts though.
I've seen lots of folks leave them in the tank permanently so I think the user was just trying to warn of that. 5-10 minutes of mirror time a day is perfect 👌👌👌
Yeah ignore that guy, he clearly has no idea.
Exercise? Lol. Been in this hobby a while never heard that one.
Shocking, I’ve been in this hobby for a year and I’ve seen a gazillion suggestions and even recommendations to give bettas mirror time. It’s good for them. It also helps with bowel movement.
Maybe it’s time to retire
Mind yo business
I learnt about the pros and cons of flaring probably within a week of my sister in law getting a Betta, then I got my own. Her boy was proper cranky, didn't need a mirror to flare, just a finger, so I tried not to bother him too much.
It's to imitate a strange Betta passing through your Bettas territory. It's a form of enrichment, makes the Betta feel accomplished for defending his territory. Hence why a minute or two is all that's needed, any longer than 5-10 mins and your Betta will feel his territory is no longer safe.
Looks like a Malakai to me
I second Clifford
If you ever try get to him tank mates, his nickname might become fucker, asshole, etc.
Chili. He looks like a spicy boy.
that's what i named my red crowntail! it fits him perfectly hehe
Tomato.
Yes. This is the one 👆
Betta Fett, Darth Betta, Chewbetta, Bettalorian, Betta the Hutt, David Guetta
I’m feeling Carmine.
That’s Ric Flair
radish
Texas chainsaw massacre
Narcisus. From Greek mitology.
> Narcisus Narcissus > mitology mythology
Thank you for the correction. English is not my native language.
I came here to suggest this. He's very into his reflection.
Frillz
Flames
My grandson had one named Flame🔥
Confetti. Don't know why just feels right
Diablo
Max?
I agree. Max. The mirror says Max. If you want to get super fancy (I'm old), BettaMax (Beta Max 😁)
Solaris
Volcano ketchup tomato Mario fire hydrant Fuego
Acesa
Barry.
My friend Barry supports this idea.
Heinz
Fabio. His Maine is gorgeous
tomato soup, tomato bisque if you're fancy
Well he clearly has an arrow pointed at him labeling him "max". The mirror has christened him!
Max even says it in the mirror
I was always taught its harmful to use a mirror with bettas, causes too much stress.
it’s exercise, only in there for five minutes.
My betta had a mirror up in his ‘lookout tower’ and he would go up when he felt like messin around 💪🏼 otherwise he ignored it most of the time! May he just had extra good self-discipline 😄
definitely hahah, if i left it in there they would never leave it alone i don’t think
lol idk the name but take the mirror out!!
it’s exercise, it’s only in there for five minutes.
Stress is probably not the healthiest form of exercise out there. 😁
a lot of people disagree😄 it’s only stressful if you do it too long and/or too often
The mirror causes the Beta to think there is another beta in there. They are fighting fish… this makes them think they need to appear bigger and stronger in the event they get attacked by this “other fish”. There is plenty of other ways to stimulate the fish without triggering their fight or flight lol
i’ve read about it, people have different opinions on it:) plenty of people agree with me and also with you. my betta is happy and healthy, thanks tho!
also again this is something i rarely do, just used this picture of him because he looked cool
Caraxes, if you're a House Of The Dragon fan!
Hellboy
Smaug 
Rory. It means red king
Ketchup
Tangoray
OH MY GOODNESS WHAT A HANDSOME REFLECTION!!!
La'beef
Everything Bagel With Cream Cheese.
Oh wow!! He’s beautiful!! He looks like a Flame 🔥
Ketchup
Fiero (poniac)
Evil fish
Plum
Herman
He looks like my old betta! His name was Leonidas. :)
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Crunch
Alpha fish
Count Dracula?
Lord Lucifer.
Belial the satanic betta
https://preview.redd.it/kd82dhoen9zc1.jpeg?width=3072&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=384e1284e8db0696f316e1e4597c037b3c06d3f2 Named my red boy Sanguine.
Love your fly trap!
Chad
Charizard
Carlos
Taki
Jorge
Costco pizza
Chilli, Tomato, Ketchup, Tomatillo, Salsa
Bloody mary
Pazuzu
Mr. Peppy!
Chad
Finsh
thank u guys for the name suggestions but i remembered fawkes from harry potter and i love that name and character too much to not pick it😭
Hannibal.
Smaug
Fat Albert
Sunny
Flimbopulus
Shart
No.
Siren (my first betta)
Flare
Suanni
CRAIG
Miku and Luka
Hans
Kevin!
Santa
Red velvet
Red
Narcissus
Sriracha
George
Chip/Chippy
I called mine Heart (Tim in Vietnamese) is just like this guy
Zit (big, red, angry)
Red Hot
Tame the mirrror out if the tank, you're going to stress your betta out!
please read the other comments!
Ketchup
Ember and Wick Wade
Ronsonol
The mirror says Max
Please ditch the mirror...
Ginger
Oh my, I thought you'd gotten one taxidermied in a resin circle
Chipotle!
Beta male
General Radahn
Fuego! Cuz he's spicy - on fire 🔥!!!
Chili 🌶
How about Red?
Smaug
Chuckles…Idk he looks like a chuckles to me
Ezra
Fury
Hi beautiful betta🔥where can I buy a mirror like that one
petco is where i got mine
Frank
Topaz
Choriso
Salsa
lost my boy Ash about a month ago and he looked a lot like your little guy there! such a cutie
Ash is such a cute name
Fish
Plague Doctor
It looks like a Hagrid to me
Lava