Why make a betta flare?

[GobyMaster11276]

Hello again, I'm just wondering why making your betta flare (with a mirror) is considered playing with it. Doesn't flaring just stress them? Are there any benefits to it? Thanks in advance.

 

[NickAu]

A few minutes a day ( No more than 10 minutes ) is good for them it also helps them poop.

 

[GobyMaster11276]

Really? Looks like that's what I'm doing tomorrow with Percy.

 

[NickAu]

Watch him closely while he is flaring and you will see him poop, Also put a ping pong ball in the tank he might flare at it and push it around, Interact with your fish teach it tricks it all adds up to a better quality of life for your fish, and its fun for you.