Betta fish are carnivorous, meaning they need plenty of protein in their diet. This includes meaty foods like bloodworms, daphnia, brine shrimp and mosquito larvae.
Betta food should contain at least 30% crude protein and be free from fillers, as these are detrimental to bettas’ health.
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Frozen Bloodworms
If you’re looking to add some variety to your betta’s diet, bloodworms are an excellent choice. They come in various forms–live or frozen–and provide beneficial nutrients for your fish.
However, it’s essential not to overfeed bloodworms to bettas as this could make them sick and lead to ammonia spikes in their tank if not removed promptly after feeding.
Frozen bloodworms are an ideal way to supplement your betta’s diet with extra protein. Unlike live bloodworms, which must be cooked or defrosted before use, frozen bloodworms can stay fresh in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Brine Shrimp
If you’re looking to give your betta fish something unique, brine shrimp could be the perfect treat. These small crustaceans live in salt water and breathe through gills just like fish do.
Filter feeders, they consume a variety of microbes such as algae, cyanobacteria, archaea and bits of detritus. While they can ingest other salty substances in water, which are much less concentrated than seawater, these do not affect their internal salinity levels.
Their diet is essential for their health and the ability to survive in inland salt water, where salinities are much higher than oceans with predators.
Laboratory settings often employ brine shrimp for toxicity tests due to their ease of breeding and reproduction. Furthermore, brine shrimp make excellent educational tools due to the controlled environment they can be kept in where their behavior can be closely observed.
Hikari Betta Bio-Gold
Hikari Betta Bio-Gold is a vibrant, fun way to feed your betta. This floating pellet contains premium fish meal for superior protein as well as staxanthin and spirulina to enhance coloration. Plus, it includes flavor attractants like garlic that promote rapid acceptance.
After extensive research, this floating pellet has been tailored to meet the nutritional needs of bettas. It includes premium select fish meal for superior protein as well as Astaxanthin and spirulina for color enhancement, along with all essential nutrients your betta needs.
Fluval Bug Bites Tropical Fish Food
Fluval Bug Bites Tropical Fish Food is a 100% natural food, free from artificial preservatives, fillers or colors. Plus it is handcrafted in small batches for superior quality control.
Bug Bites are made with dried Black Soldier Fly larvae, which are high in protein and an excellent source of vitamins, minerals and other essential nutrients. They’re then fortified with krill or shrimp to increase taste and nutritional value.
Bettas are insectivores, feeding off insects and other smaller invertebrates in their natural environment. Without proper nutrition, your fish could become malnourished and eventually die from lack of food.
Bug Bites is formulated with sustainable harvest Black Soldier Fly Larvae as the #1 ingredient and fortified with krill and shrimp for enhanced nutrition. It makes an excellent food choice for your betta as it’s packed full of essential amino acids, proteins, vitamins, and trace nutrients that your fish will love.
