how to prevent overfeeding in Bettas

[swiftfox]

my betta's belly looks bloated, and i think i might be overfeeding. how do y'all measure the right amount of food?

[finsley]

i've had this issue before. a good rule is to feed only what they can eat in about 2 minutes, twice a day. if there's leftover food, you're giving too much.

[lowkey]

yep, finsley's got it right. also, try fasting them one day a week. helps clear their system, keeps 'em healthy.

[RuggedJax]

yep, finsley's got it right. also, try fasting them one day a week. helps clear their system, keeps 'em healthy.

fasting is key, but make sure the food you're giving is high quality. cheap flakes can cause bloating too.

[wavereed]

i use a little pinch of pellets, like 3-4 max. they're tiny but pack a lot of nutrients. my guy's been thriving on this routine.

[softly]

if you're worried about overfeeding, try using a feeding ring. it keeps the food in one spot so you can see exactly how much they're eating.

[pact]

also, watch their behavior. if they're still scavenging after eating, it might be tempting to give more, but resist. they're just being opportunistic.

[ScaleMaster]

i've noticed some bettas are just greedy. mine acts like he's starving even after a full meal. gotta stay strong and stick to the schedule.

[fennec]

i've noticed some bettas are just greedy. mine acts like he's starving even after a full meal. gotta stay strong and stick to the schedule.

lol, same here. mine flares at me like i'm withholding his inheritance.

[rixon]

if you're using pellets, soak 'em for a sec before feeding. they expand in water, so dry pellets can swell in their belly and cause issues.