Betta Feeding Guide (2025 Latest Recommendations)
I. Basic Feeding Amounts
Adult Bettas (body length ≥ 4cm)
5–10 pellets of specialized food daily (roughly the size of their eye).
Divide into 1–2 feedings; best if consumed within 5 minutes.
Juvenile Bettas (body length 2–4cm)
10–15 pellets daily, split into 2–3 feedings.
5–7 pellets per feeding, to be eaten within 10 minutes.
II. Adjustments for Special Periods
Breeding Fish
Increase to 3–4 feedings daily, supplemented with live food like brine shrimp.
Low-Temperature Winter Periods (water temperature < 20℃)
Feed once every 3–4 days, with total amount reduced by 50%.
III. Key Considerations
Observation Metrics
Healthy bettas finish their food within 5–10 minutes.
Remove uneaten food if it remains after 20 minutes.
Taboos
Avoid feeding at night (prone to causing oxygen depletion).
Live food must be thoroughly disinfected (e.g., soaked in salt water).
Food Selection: Prioritize specialized pellets containing fish meal or shrimp meal.
IV. Handling Abnormalities
Persistent Refusal to Eat: Test water quality (ammonia/nitrite levels).
White Feces: Immediately stop feeding and raise water temperature to 28℃.
Note: Reduce feeding amounts by 30% on rainy days. Sturdier, larger individuals can have their feeding frequency reduced slightly.