Feeding of betta fish

Although these fish have a high preference for food of animal origin, they are omnivorous and can adapt to many types of foods such as artificial preparations, live food, home food. Although feeding them as artificial formulas is the most practical method, permanent use is not recommended without alternating it with live food or homemade formulas, as this could cause nutritional deficiencies or health problems.

To offer animal welfare to our pets it is important that you provide them with adequate food and in amounts proportional to the size of your fish. Ideally, feed your fish 2-3 times a day in low quantities. In general terms, the diet should consist of a minimum protein percentage of 40%.

You should be careful that the fish feed is not excessive, because your fish will eat as much as you supply. In the case that you notice a state of swelling in your belly, gradually reduce the amount of food you give, if the swelling continues, try to contact a veterinarian, since it could also be hydrops, a much more serious disease than It requires attention.

Live foods

It is important that your betta occasionally provide live food for the benefit of their health and behavior because they have a very high nutritional value, however you have to be careful with the source from where they are obtained because they could transmit some disease to your fish The animals used as live food for freshwater fish, are: worms, shrimp, daphnia, insect larvae or artemias.

Frozen food

It is a good option to give variety to the diet of our fish and for its ease of storage. Before giving them to our bettas, we will have to defrost them previously.

Krill
Prawn
Squid
Clams
Daphnia
Mysis
Artemia salina
Red mosquito larvae
Tubiflex worms

Freeze dried food

They are dehydrated foods that constitute a good source of protein for our fish, however they should be used sparingly on occasion.