Betta diet?

[Mokapi]

I tried feeding my betta those floating betta pellets and freeze-dried bloodworms, and he wouldn't take them. I switched to frozen bloodworms and he eats those fine, but from what I understand, they shouldn't be the only thing he's eating. I tried putting in small bits of lettuce and he totally ignored it. Should I be trying a different vegetable? Would he enjoy slivers of beef heart? I feed my dog a raw diet, so I have access to all different kinds of meat...if pork liver or beef/chicken heart would be an okay supplement, I could give him some.

I was also considering buying a sea monkey kit (which, from what I understand, are just brine shrimp) and "raising" some food for him. I feel like having to chase his food would be good.

Does anyone have any diet advice?

 

[blackmolly]

coat the pellets in minced garlic. it should entice him to eat. also, don't feed freeze dried bloodworms, because they can bloat bettas really easily.

 

[joy13]

Brine shrimp aren't the best diet either nutrition wise. Instead of lettuce try a parboiled pea that has been shelled instead. It won't hurt him to go a couple of days without food then try to give him a couple of pellets again.

 

[Mokapi]

He gets fed once every three days. I was originally feeding him daily, but then he wouldn't eat so I'd make him wait and he gobbles on the third day. Will the brine shrimp + frozen blood worms + a pea be a good meal?

 

[joy13]

A betta has a very little stomach a piece of pea the size of a pencil lead is big enough for it for a meal.