How Much Should I Feed My Siamese Fighting Fish? - Fixanswer

Siamese fighting fish can be really expressive. So expressive that you may feel tempted to feed them more than they should, because given the way they attack the food they like, the poor things must be starving! That is just not true.

How much food should I feed my fighter fish?

It is recommended to feed your betta fish

two to four pellets, once or twice per day

. Pellets expand when placed in water and are very filling for your betta fish. Freeze-dried or fresh food can be substituted for their pellet feeding 1 to 2 days per week.

How much flakes should I feed my Betta?

Bettas only require

one to two pellets or flakes per meal

, twice a day.

What Should I feed My Siamese fighting fish?

You should offer high quality specialised Siamese fighting

fish pellets/granules

and supplement this with black worms, brine shrimp, frozen tubifex worms and daphnia. Siamese fighting fish should be fed 1-2 times per day in very small amounts (2-3 pellets or pieces of other food).

How do you know a betta fish is happy?

Strong, vibrant colors.
Fins are held open, but not taut, allowing their fins to billow and fold in the water.
Feeds readily.
Active, smooth swimming movements.

Can I leave my betta fish for a week?

Outlined in the food and feeding guide, betta fish can

go up to 2 weeks without food

for a healthy adult. … All bettas are different from their age, health, metabolisms, and environments so not all fish can fare as well left unattended. The maximum amount of time away without feeding should be 4-7 days.

Why do betta fish spit out food?

Don't be alarmed if the betta spits out its food. This, too, is common behavior and it's

believed to be a mechanism for breaking down and softening the food

. Try some live bloodworms or live brine shrimp if all else fails, either one will almost always entice your betta into eating.

Can you overfeed a betta fish?

Keep in mind a betta fish's stomach is not much larger than its eye – so

it's very easy to overfeed

. Don't be tricked into your betta's large appetite, sometimes they would eat the whole pack if you tipped it in. They may look like they are hungry for more but it is important not to overfeed them.

How long can a betta fish go without food?

As we've just mentioned, betta fish can survive

between 10-14 days

without food. However, there are some major factors you should consider before leaving your betta fish unattended for such a long period of time.

How can I tell if my Betta is stressed?

If your fish is swimming frantically without going anywhere, crashing at the bottom of his tank,

rubbing himself on gravel or rocks

, or locking his fins at his side, he may be experiencing significant stress.

Do Bettas like light?

Do Betta Fish like Light? Yes, they won't like anything too intense, but

a standard aquarium light is perfect

. Bettas also love aquarium plants, which need an aquarium light to grow and survive.

How long do Siamese fighting fish live?

In the wild, they are less territorial due to the large space they live in – they will only spar, not fight to the death. Betta fish grow to be no longer than 3 inches, typically. Their usual lifespan is

2-5 years

.

Why does my betta fish stare at me?

Bettas like to observe what's going on around them. One way to interact with your betta is

to put his tank where he can see what you are doing

. Although this is not direct interaction, it allows your betta to see you as part of his environment, which can keep him mentally alert and occupied.

Why does my betta fish flare at me?

Bettas mostly flare

because something in their territory poses a threat to them

, and they want to get rid of it as soon as possible. It could be another betta, tank mate, or their reflection. The threat to their territory can make them so stressed out that they cannot even eat.

Do bettas like music?

There is no evidence that betta fish likes music

. Betta has the ability to hear and recognize certain words. But that doesn't mean they enjoy music.