At the time of writing, I have been keeping Betta fish for over 20 years, and one of the aspects of the hobby that I enjoy the most is feeding my Bettas. I am a fish food junkie! I probably have 30 or more brands of food in my fish room, and if I ever …
I have to confess, I am a true Betta addict! In my fish room, I have more Bettas than is healthy for a man of my age. For me, the best part about keeping Bettas, apart from their bright colors, flowing fins, and bundles of personality, is feeding them. I probably have more fish foods …
Do Betta Fish Prefer Pellets or Flakes? (Solved!) Read More »
I love keeping Bettas, and for me, the best part of Betta keeping is feeding them. I am always looking for new foods to feed my Bettas. Recently I stumbled across mealworms, and the first thing I thought was ‘Can my Bettas eat mealworms?‘ Betta fish CAN eat mealworms providing the mealworms aren’t too big for the …
Can Betta Fish Eat Mealworms? (you might be surprised) Read More »
For many of us Betta keepers our bettas are more than just fish, they are pets. For some people, their Bettas are even part of the family. As such, it can be distressing when our Bettas are unwell. A Betta swimming vertically (pointing straight up or straight down) can be very upsetting. In this article …
Why Is My Betta Fish Swimming Vertically (and how to fix it) Read More »
For most of us, our Betta fish aren’t just another fish, they become true pets, even part of the family for some of us. After keeping Bettas for over 20 years, I believe it is the Bettas complex personality that wins us over. We become hooked on Bettas, and so often we don’t just stop at …
Why Is My Betta Fish Always Hungry? 5 Reasons with Solutions! Read More »
Betta fish are one of the most popular fish in our hobby. Their popularity has grown massively over the last 20 years and they are now kept in their millions worldwide. As Bettas are hardcore carnivores, the closer we can get to giving them foods that closely relate to what they might eat in the …
Can Betta Fish Eat Aphids? (Interesting Answer!) Read More »
Betta fish are true carnivores, but luckily most Bettas readily take prepared fish foods like flakes and pellets. In recent years there has been an increase in the number of foods designed for Bettas, and the quality of those foods has improved dramatically. Betta fish will readily eat Fluval Bug Bites. Bug Bites is primarily …
Can Betta Fish Eat Bug Bites? (Interesting Outcome!) Read More »
Over the last 10 years or so we have seen a surge in the number of people keeping Betta fish. From the regular Betta that we all know and love, known as Betta Splendens, to some of the more exotic, wild-caught species, the humble Betta is going from strength to strength. One of the primary …
How Often Should You Feed A Betta Fish? (Explained!) Read More »
Betta fish are primarily surface and mid-water feeders. Their slightly upturned mouths have evolved to catch insects that land on the surface of their waterways. In the aquarium, however, Betta will feed on the bottom if all the available food has sunk.
Bettas are one of the most popular freshwater fish in the hobby. Millions of Betta fish are kept worldwide and many people see them more like pets than just another fish. Personally, my Betta keeping journey started around 20 years ago, but it was more recently I found myself wondering can Betta fish eat ants? Betta …
