Betta Very Curious About Mystery Snail, Is This Aggression Or Curiosity?

[Taradane]

My Betta fish seems to hover around the Mystery snail but doesn't SEEM to be obviously aggressive? Is this just curiosity or being territorial? The snail does not seem to mind since he comes out of his shell regardless of if the fish is near and does not flinch when the fish approaches

 

[NYFishGuy]

Snail antenna looks like worms I think, occasionally they get pecked at. I don't think its a big deal

 

[Taradane]

Snail antenna looks like worms I think, occasionally they get pecked at. I don't think its a big deal

Thank you!

 

[Repolie]

If it's a newly introduced snail, then it might just be curiosity. However mystery snails have a higher risk of their antennas getting nipped off because it does look like worms to the betta. If so, it might be best to remove him as it will most likely repeat. But for now just monitor the two.

 

[Taradane]

Okay thank you. There hasnt been any biting or flaring from the betta so I think he must like his company? He sleeps near the snail alot.

 

[LagerthaM]

Okay thank you. There hasnt been any biting or flaring from the betta so I think he must like his company? He sleeps near the snail alot.

That's honestly adorable to picture. Mystery snails and bettas can be hit or miss, sometimes they don't make good tank mates because bettas are curious and aggressive. From what you have said it definitely sounds like curiosity. Your betta might think he is a rock and is confused about why it's moving! I don't think you have anything to worry about.

 

[member114053]

How big is your tank? If it's under 5 gallons, it could would most likely be a territorial thing ESPECIALLY if the snail was added afterwards. What else is in your tank? If the decor takes up too much space, that could cause a behavioral/spacial imbalance (Witnessed that first hand with neon tetras)

 

[Carmen79]

Okay thank you. There hasnt been any biting or flaring from the betta so I think he must like his company? He sleeps near the snail alot.

That's so cute, wish my betta was so forgiving.
How big is your tank? And how long since you have them?