Teach Your Fish Tricks

[Addict]

No really. :laugh:
I saw this article on cNet (of all places) about a site that sells an eBook on how to teach your fish tricks.

I think I recall an episode of Mythbusters on this type of thing. It is in fact possible to do. Think about it. Fish love food. If you reinforce the behavior with food it shouldn't be too hard. I just wonder what types of fish are more apt to learn.

 

[Genral72]

I bet oscars are easy to teach. Cichlids are probaly the best depending on their temper. they are the smartest.

 

[Ms.Bubbles]

My betta eats from my hand (well, my finger really) and will chase my finger (and even a turkey baster) around and around the tank. Does this count as a trick?

 

[Addict]

Why would you say Cichlids are the smartest? Just curious.

The eating from your hand part does. Although I think my Danios would eat from my hand. They don't fear anything.

 

[patoloco]

If they can teach a school of 11 neos play soccer, that would be great.

Imagine the Fish Soccer World Cup in 2014. How about a final match Oscars vs. Kois