When you're choosing tetras make sure they are adults. Even if your betta is friendly,
they're still opportunistic eaters
. That means given the chance he may still try to eat a small tetra. Check to make sure that you aren't buying a sick tetra either.
How do you feed a betta fish with a tetra?
For the most part,
high-quality fish flakes
are going to be fine for your neon tetras, and high-quality betta pellets can be used for your betta. However, on top of this, you should also incorporate live food into your tank. Daphnia, brine shrimp and mosquito larvae make great choices.
How do you feed neon tetras and bettas?
For the most part,
high-quality fish flakes
are going to be fine for your neon tetras, and high-quality betta pellets can be used for your betta. However, on top of this, you should also incorporate live food into your tank. Daphnia, brine shrimp and mosquito larvae make great choices.
Can you feed neon tetras pellets?
Generally, Neon tetras survive on
pellets
, fish flakes, granules, Tetra Color Bits, etc. Besides this, you can also feed them live foods and freeze-dried food as well. They are not so hard to feed. So, they can eat whatever that comes in from of them, even Goldfish Flakes.
Can I feed neon tetras every other day?
You can feed neon tetras
two to four times a day
. Moreover, only feed them the amount of food that they can eat in 2 minutes. Any exceeding amount to put be harmful to your tetra fish and cause your aquarium water to become cloudy.
Do neon tetras nip betta fins?
Yes
, Neon Tetras are fin nippers in most of the cases. Even though they are delicate in nature, they are likely to chase each other. They also chase different fish fins that are in the same tank and nip the fins undoubtedly.
Will betta eat tetras?
Bettas are carnivores and neon tetras are omnivores. This means that while tetras may live on betta food, but
bettas cannot live on tetra food
. You may even find that neon tetra will preferentially feed on the betta pellets over flakes. However, both of these species enjoy live foods such as brine shrimp or daphnia.
Can neon tetras live with bettas in a 5 gallon tank?
How many neon tetras can you put in a 5-gallon tank with a betta?
None
! Even if the tank was set up with both species in mind, 5 gallons (18.9 L) is still just enough space to house a betta, let alone other fish tank mates.
How many neon tetras can I put in a 10 gallon tank with a betta?
In a 10 gallon [38 liters] with one male betta you can safely keep
6 – 8 neons
with good filtration and weekly partial water changes.
Can bettas and guppies live together?
So to conclude this article: yes,
guppies and betta fish can live in the same aquarium
. You will have a bit more work feeding your betta separately and you will also need to purchase live plants, but it is doable.
What food is best for neon tetras?
Neon tetras are omnivores in the wild, and eat
algae, small invertebrates and insect larvae
. In the aquarium, this diet can be reproduced with a high quality flake food, blanched zucchini medallions and a variety of frozen foods as a treat. When choosing a prepared food, I would recommend Hikari Micro Pellets .
How often should I feed neon tetras?
When feeding neon tetras, simply follow the same feeding schedule that you do for other tropical fish in your aquarium.
Once per day is generally sufficient
, but if you want to feed them once in the morning and once at night, that's fine. The trick to feeding neon tetras is to feed them just enough, and never too much.
How long can neon tetras go without food?
Three weeks
is about maximum. In a planted tank, probably a bit longer. They'll probably be skinny when you get them back, but if water quality holds out, they should be okay.
How often should tetras be fed?
Feed the tetras anywhere from
two to four times a day
, using the amount you measured previously to dictate how much food they will eat in a day. In the wild, neons are foragers and opportunistic feeders. The multiple feedings mimic their natural feeding behaviors.
Why are my neon tetras not eating?
Usually,
lousy water parameters and stress
are the main reasons behind the loss of appetite in neon tetras. These things are sometimes curable and sometimes can be stubborn and contagious.
How often should guppies be fed?
Feed adult guppies
once or twice a day
. At least one meal should consist of live food. Unlike young fish, whose frequent meals support rapid development, adults function well with fewer meals.
