How much should I feed my Betta?
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For very young Bettas (under 6 months) and females of all ages, 4 or 5 pellets a day is sufficient. For older Bettas, 6 or 7 pellets should be fed. Try to space out their pellets for at least two feedings per day (in the morning and in the early evening), if possible. If you have time to feed only once a day, make sure that it is at least two hours before turning off the lights.
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May 9th, 2008 at 9:02 pm
i feed my betta 3 pellets and hes about 1 year old
May 10th, 2008 at 11:37 pm
Ok,That answers one of my Top Ten Q’s.Mine is only 6 mounths and it gets more then 4 pellets.Usually four though.Males need more food…right?
November 2nd, 2008 at 9:53 pm
hay what do you do when your betta under the chin it likes pop outs
November 2nd, 2008 at 9:54 pm
hi my fish is so cute how about you
November 7th, 2008 at 3:42 pm
Ash, no worries. Your betta probably just has SED (Scale Erosion Disorder). This is a more recently discovered disorder for domestic fish, bettas especially. Due to certain levels of acid in the water, the food, basically everything about your fish’s habitat, the scales (particularly around the head region) weaken. Because head/neckish-area scales and skin are a bit thinner than the rest of the body, they are quick to weaken and erode with SED. This can cause your betta to seem out of breath (or water, should I say…?), and in extreme cases, small bits of food may actually go in the mouth, but fall through a tiny opening (eroded scales, really) under the chin. You should check the ph level of your water, and make sure your fish food is GENTLE. Coarse, boxy pellets are especially prone to SED and are more harmful for your fish. I’ve lost more than one to SED, but it IS preventable, to a certain extent. I just hope it’s not too late for your cutie fish.
November 11th, 2008 at 12:58 pm
I feed my betta, Iceking, this awesome and healthy food called BettaMin. He loves it and it is not expensive. It rocks.
November 12th, 2008 at 2:27 am
Betta Girl, just make sure to thoroughly check that food. I would hate to see SED take another family member.
April 5th, 2009 at 11:49 am
I feed my beta five pellets.
April 14th, 2009 at 10:42 pm
i feed my betta everyday. i feed him flakes they’re easier to digest. a pinch of flakes are good. i wash his tank every week. his name is bruce and he is the most awesome fish. he’s also very sensitive.
April 14th, 2009 at 10:45 pm
bruce is blue and red and he’s cute. wat bout ur betta?
April 14th, 2009 at 10:45 pm
i don’t want 2 b this ugly monster LOL:P
July 9th, 2009 at 12:03 am
i feed my betta 2 in the morning and 2 at night.
July 28th, 2009 at 11:54 pm
I feed my betta flakes called betta buffet
April 14th, 2010 at 12:40 pm
i feed all 21 of my betta fish these red flakes called BettaMin they all love it!!
April 15th, 2010 at 11:04 am
i quit the pellets now i feed my betta 10 bettamin flakes once a day
May 2nd, 2010 at 3:10 pm
You should feed you betta one pellet a day.
June 15th, 2010 at 5:32 pm
i feed my bettas 5-6 pellets and they are all fine
February 22nd, 2011 at 5:55 am
I feed his five to six pelets. =) I love both Carmichael and Daemon.
September 30th, 2011 at 7:33 am
I feed my beutiful betta bettamin too
I swear he could eat the whole can in one go! haha
September 30th, 2011 at 7:34 am
I find that betta dont like pelets as much as flakes
I recomend them