How often to feed a Betta

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caninefan
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Re: How often to feed a Betta

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Yeah, keep an eye on him. Bettas are tough, but bloating can sometimes lead to swim bladder issues. If he's still looking round after a few days of less food, maybe try fasting him for a couple days.
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polarkid
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Re: How often to feed a Betta

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Also, make sure your pellets aren't too big. Some brands have huge pellets that can expand in their stomachs. Crushing them a bit might help if that's the case.
ottero
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Re: How often to feed a Betta

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Good call on the pellet size. Mine's a small dude, so I break 'em in half sometimes. Works like a charm.
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flarix
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Re: How often to feed a Betta

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oldRash wrote: Thu May 22, 2025 4:24 pm Back in my day, we fed bettas every other day and they lived for years. These days, folks are too worried about feeding schedules. Just don't overdo it, and your fish'll be fine.
True, but modern bettas are often bred in different conditions, so their needs might vary. Still, the principle of not overfeeding is timeless.
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