flipper Posted October 30, 2010 Report Share Posted October 30, 2010 (edited) How offten do people feed there bettas? and how much do you feed them? I feed mine once a day and 4 blackworms or 4 pellets at a time. Edited October 30, 2010 by flipper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishbites Posted October 30, 2010 Report Share Posted October 30, 2010 My adult fish get fed once per day.... usually a choice between FD black worms, HBH pellets, frozen or live bloodworm, whiteworms, etc.... if I'm short on time its the dry foods and if I have time its the live foods.... they will try to eat everything that drops into their tank so be careful they are not over fed ... giving them a little more of the quality foods before putting them in a spawning tank is fine though.... If I'm away for work for a few days then the fish go without till I get home.... Growing fry get smaller amounts but twice a day usually (before and after work)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becki Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 I feed my adults roughly everyday sometimes every other day. the fry I feed twice daily small amounts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadoh Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 My adult fish get fed once every day a mix of flake and FD bloodworm. I fast them every 2nd Sunday. The fry get fed between 3 and 4 times a day (only because I work from home and it is convenient.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 You only feed fry twice a day?? I fed mine SIX TIMES A DAY! Woah, what a waste of time.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishbites Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 (edited) You only feed fry twice a day?? yep... their fins are too small to work the siphon on the brine shrimp hatchery while I'm at work actually 6 times a day in small amounts isn't really a waste of time ... its far better than 2 larger meals a day. Edited October 31, 2010 by fishbites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 OK. I homeschool so am home most of the time.. when I have fry I plan around so I am. I love my fry. Thanks Wayne. I fed mine small feedings every 2-3hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadoh Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 Now that's dedication Sarah! A lot of breeders recommend you feed as many small meals as possible. Only thing is the more feedings you give, the more water changes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 Yeah.. learnt that the hard way.. I did lots of water changes. Thank you Shadoh, I try and give my fish the best they can get. Still, they all died as the heater was turned off. I shall try again sometime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishbites Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 Damn... sorry to hear about the fry Sarah Hope you get to have another batch soon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 Thanks. Sadly, the father died too.. seemed super depressed when I separated him from the fry. First try, pair from someone. The good news is, I now know what to expect with spawns, and am extra careful with heaters. Thank you Wayne. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishish Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 (edited) My boys get fed once a day. I feed them 3-4 small pellets and a couple of FD blackworms each per feeding. Possibly a tinsy bit much. Oh but they look so dissapointed otherwise! Have been intending to hunt down some live foods to alternate their diet with soon. Am worried they may not eat it though as currently they only eat out of my hand or food floats away in the current Am interested in this fasting thing. Why fast them? Edited October 31, 2010 by fishish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 I fast mine once a week. It is to help them clean out their digestive system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishbites Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 Fishish... asking if a Betta will eat live food is like asking if the Pope is catholic.... resounding YES.... mozzie wrigglers, worms, brine shrimp.... the moment they see it they turn into a great white shark and hunt down whatever is moving..... mine get live white worm treats a couple of times a week.... Try black worms or grindal worms or white worms - all fairly easy to culture..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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