Betta feeding Tips

One of the most important aspects of taking care of Betta is feeding them. With the right kind and amount of food, it will ensure a healthy and lively betta. Following is a few tips on feeding your Betta.

1) Not to overfeed - Feed them by hand. So that you can monitor exactly how much they consume. Feed them once per day and only as much as they can consume within two minutes. Overfeeding leads to constipation and constipation leads to bacterial infections and swim bladder trouble. Overfeeding also results in waste food lying in the substrate, which rots down and becomes a host for harmful bacteria that can attack and harm your fish.

2) Feed the right food - Commercial foods that are formulated specifically for Betta is the best options. Live food like Blood worms, Mosquito larvae and Brine shrimps are their favourite and they can go crazy upon seeing them. Note: They will generally ignore Flakes, so be careful not to waste your money on those.

3) Clean out uneaten food- Use your fish net to take out all uneaten food from the tank. You do not want it to start contaminate the tank and harm your Betta.

4) Get their Attention before Feeding - Sometimes they might be daydreaming, or just thinking of something else. Let them know that you are going to feed them. If they show no interest, try drop 1 or 2 pellets into the water. If they start having the right appetite, continue your normal feeding procedure.


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