There are many questions in the world of betta fish and it can be difficult to find the right answers to your questions when reading through all the information. Don’t worry, here are the most frequently asked questions about caring for a betta fish.
Frequently Asked Questions About Betta Care
How much should I feed my Betta? (AND WHAT should I feed him?)
First of all, in my experience, the best betta food to feed your fish is pellets. The pellets and flakes provide all the nutrition your betta needs (a live food-only diet does not provide this), but the pellets are easier to measure. It is for these reasons that I have found that they are the best option.
Overfeeding can be detrimental to a Betta’s health and care must be taken to avoid it. Feed only two pellets in the morning and two at night. Make sure there is plenty of space between feedings and if you can’t remember if you fed him in those feedings, don’t worry, he can go a long time without eating.
What should I do if my betta fish won’t eat?
He’s probably just used to a different food from the pet store and this is very common, don’t worry about it! Bettas can go 2-3 weeks without eating before becoming ill due to malnutrition. If it’s been a week or more, you can try feeding it the insides of a frozen pea being heated in the microwave. Just cut it into small pieces first!
What temperature is suitable for a Betta fish?
Between 78 and 82 degrees Fahrenheit is perfect. Anything within this range will suffice, but be sure to keep your temperature constant, rapid fluctuations are unhealthy and stressful for your fish.
What size tank should I use?
Of all the questions about how to care for a betta fish, this is one of the most debated. Here is the definitive answer: 5 to 10 gallons MINIMUM. Bettas naturally live in large tracts of paddy fields in East Asia, don’t put them in a 1 gallon vase and expect them to be happy.
