Feeding Betta Fish
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Knowing what to feed and how to feed Bettas will have a profound effect on its health and longevity. Next to the quality of the water, the food is the second most important factor in caring for Bettas. They aren’t particularly fussy about food but if you are new to Betta fish keeping, feeding them might present a challenge at first.
How much to feed?
Only feed what your Betta can eat. If your Betta don’t eat all the food you gave, SYPHON ANY LEFTOVER so it won’t rot and pollute your Betta’s water. Remember to give less next time. As a rule of thumb, feed only what your Betta will consume right away (in 2 minutes).
When feeding your bettas, be aware that if they really likes their food, bettas might not stop eating until all has been gobbled up. Overfeeding Bettas can lead to GI blockage, swim bladder disease, constipation or death. Keep in mind that a betta’s stomach is only as big as his eyeball.
How often to feed?
Once a day for adult Bettas and twice a day for the fries is good. What’s even better is to feed smaller portions twice a day.
What to do if you can’t feed them for a few days?
Bettas can survive without food for a long time so don’t worry if you are leaving on a week-end trip. It won’t starve or anything. That doesn’t mean that regular feeding isn’t important but once in a while won’t be a problem.
What kind of food is best?
Betta fish are carnivorous top-feeder. Their food must be easily digestible and high in protein. Ideally, offer your betta several types of foods to insure a well balanced diet. Variety will contribute to a strong immune system. Many kinds of food will do well. Rather than listing them all here, let’s have a look at what they like the best:
Bettas love frozen food such as brine shrimp, mysid shrimp and blood worm. Of all the frozen food available, mosquito larva is by far what my Bettas like the best. Actually Mosquito larva are part of the Betta’s natural diet. It’s very nutritious and easily digestible. You can get this food frozen from your local fish store so don’t waste your time trying to find mosquito larva around your house. Unfreeze small portion and feed them to your bettas.
Betta bites and Betta pellets are specifically designed for Bettas and can be a good alternative to frozen food. Some Betta that have been feed frozen food for a long time might not eat pellets.
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