gouramis and betta food (dumb question)

[willowthepoet]

This is probably a dumb question, but is it okay to give betta food to other gouramis? (honey gouramis in particular)

I don't see why it wouldn't be okay as bettas are a type of gourami, but I just wanted to ask to be certain. They seem to like the betta food much better than flakes, so if there won't be any consequences, I think they'd like to stay on that food.

Just wondering.

Thanks!

 

[rich311k]

I cant imagine why it would be a problem. They are related and have similar diet preferences.

 

[Zagz]

No such thing as a dumb question btw. I'd have to agree the food should not be a problem.

 

[Puriti]

o.o bettas are a type of gourami??? didn't know that ._. lol I dont' see why it would be a problem either. There's no dumb questions...just common knowledge ones that you don't commonly know... lol

 

[megladonsharky]

Nope no problem that i see... betta is high protein higher fat

 

[An t-iasg]

Bettas are not a type of gourami, but both bettas and gouramis are considered labyrinth fish. Labyrinth fish have a special organ - the labyrinth - that allows these fish to get atmospheric oxygen.

 

[Toirtis]

95% of 'betta food' is simply bloodworms, so go right ahead....my bettas get the same food as my other anabantoids and vice versa.

 

[jrp1588]

I don't know if bettas are a type of gourami...but I think they are very closely related.

 

[RoK]

Bettas and gouramis are both anabantoids/labrynth fish. Bettas are not a type of gourami as An t-iasg said.

 

[Puriti]

Okay, good cuz that just threw me right off lol.