Betta wont eat!

[mrhappy_708]

ive been feeding my betta "bettamin tropical medley". He used to love the stuff, eating 4 or 5 flakes twice a day, but for the past week he barely eats, maybe 2-3 flakes a day. I never feed him on Sunday to help clear his system, but why would he suddenly stop eating as much, or is 2-3 flakes a day (they are small flakes) a usual healthy amount

 

[mrhappy_708]

http://www.petsmart.com/global/prod...older_id=2534374302030533&bmUID=1127008513764

what im feeding him

 

[melissakate]

is that flakes or pellets??? i use HBH betta bites & colour bright flakes - www.hbhnet.com

also maybe so live food may be an idea...... also keep an eye on the temperature coz it may be too hot or cold.... search for thread "ideal betta temperature"

 

[sweetvegan74]

Bettas like a variety, try blood worms, daphina, crush krill, brine shrimp etc. Check the water temp make sure it is like 75-80 degrees. Maybe go with Bio-Gold Betta pellets by Hiarki instead of flakes. You can give Sushi also a frozen pea, thawed and give him a few pieces once a week to help clean his system. My UB looks forward to his Monday pea ignoring his carnivorous tummy. (-: