If you’ve ever wondered what to feed your new Betta fry, you’ve come to the right place! In this article, we’ll go over the different food items available for betta fry, from Microworms to Infusoria. From Baby brine shrimp to powdered or liquid fry food, we’ll go over how to get started. Ultimately, you’ll need to feed your fry at least 3 times a day, but you can increase this number to four.
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Microworms
The first step in introducing microworms as a diet for your Betta fry is to establish a culture for them in a small cup. The cup should be about 3/8″ deep. The culture should contain a tablespoon of microworms, plus a small amount of water. If you cannot find one of these cultures, ask a friend or neighbour to share theirs with you. Once the culture is established, hold it up to an overhead light. If you notice any shimmering movement on the top, that is a sign that the worms are alive. If you don’t see them, try using a Q-tip to swab the culture with.
Infusoria
Infusoria are tiny organisms found in freshwater. Its name comes from the fact that it can survive without the need for a host organism. While this is not entirely accurate, the term infusoria was originally used to describe any microscopic organism found in water. This term is arcane in the scientific community, but the aquarium community and younger fish lovers still use it.
Baby brine shrimp
Before you start breeding bettas, you must establish an infusoria culture. You can do this by spawning a breeder in a half-full tank and re-feeding it with aged water and newly hatched brine shrimp. The frozen version of baby brine shrimp will not do. Frozen brine shrimp won’t cut it for tiny betta fry, because they eat by instinct.
Powdered or liquid fry food
A good way to feed your betta fry is with pellets or a combination of both. Betta fry need small, frequent feedings ranging from three to five times per day. Feeding smaller numbers of fry is easy with two or three sprinkles of food per serving. Feeding large numbers may require heaping the food onto the offered leaf to ensure that each fry gets an equal amount of food.
Egg yolk sac
Bettas can be fed eggs. Egg yolks are packed with nutrients and make great first foods for betta fry. Simply wrap an egg yolk in a piece of gauze and hang it in the tank. The fry will feed on the yolk and should be replaced daily. Commercially prepared food is also great for older fry. After the first couple of weeks, you can switch to finely ground foods.
Commercially created foods
While there are many types of pet foods for bettas, commercially created products are generally the worst choices. This is because the foods are often packed with indigestible fillers and are of low moisture content. As a result, they cause digestive issues in your betta. Fortunately, there are ways to make commercially produced foods palatable for your fish. Keep reading to learn more.
Tank conditions
The most important thing to keep in mind when raising betta fry is keeping the right water and tank conditions. Betta fry need clean water, high-quality food, and a regular feeding schedule to remain healthy. Failed to do these things can lead to swim bladder disorders, which cause your betta fry to end up on the aquarium floor. Additionally, these fry can develop a swim bladder disorder if they are not fed on a regular basis.
