Each ring attaches to the inside of the glass with a suction cup and can be positioned at any height in the water column. Start by placing food near the opening of the ring and most bettas will swim through it within the first few feeding sessions. Over time you can move the food to the other side of the ring and the betta will learn to pass through on its own in anticipation of being fed — a simple but genuinely impressive behavior that takes most bettas less than a week to pick up. The smooth edges will not snag fins at any point during training or regular swimming. The colors are bright enough to catch the betta's attention without clashing with a planted or decorated tank. Two rings per pack so you can set up a course at different heights and depths once the fish has the basic behavior down.
Betta enrichment has become a much bigger part of the hobby as keepers have moved away from small unfiltered bowls and toward proper heated and filtered aquariums where the fish can actually express normal behavior. Bettas are intelligent fish that respond to their environment and to the people who feed them, and a bored betta in a bare tank will often pace the glass, lose color, or become lethargic over time. Training rings give them something specific to interact with and respond to, which keeps them more active and alert on a daily basis. Using them as part of a feeding routine also builds a measurable connection between the fish and the keeper that most people do not expect from a fish.
Made from aquarium-safe plastic with smooth edges throughout. Rinse before placing in the tank. Press the suction cups firmly against clean dry glass to set them securely. Reattach after water changes if needed. Safe for all betta setups including planted tanks and community aquariums. Two rings and two suction cups included per pack.
