How much food does a Siamese fighting fish need a day?

Answer 1

That answer is correct. The packages typically lead you to believe that you need to feed your betta 2-4 times a day. I can tell you from experience that if you do you will probably over-feed your betta which could shorten his life span. I've had my betta 2.5 years, fed once a day, and he is still going strong.

Can you feed a Betta twice a day, three grains each time? We did feed him once a day at three grains in the morning, he was very antsy in his fish bowl. So we moved him up to three grains twice a day, once in the morn and once in the evening.

If I am doing it wrong please let me know....

(yes, that's very good.)

I think your sopposed to feed them 5 grains once in the morning and once at night. But all the other answers are correct.

(to the answer about, i think that's to much)

the people at the pet store said that you should feed them 2 flakes every other day. This seems to work for my fish, as he is very active and loves to make bubble nests.

(too the answer above that's what i feed my betta!)

My fish is always on the move so I feed him twice a day, about 5 to 7 grains each time. But I have not had a problem yet if this is bad tell me.

(to the above) please, no that is too much, twice a day 5-7 grains. try feeding him once a day 5-7 grains

ANSWER

My betta is in a community tank and has been for a few years now. they get fed twice a day with the other tropical fish and weekly they all get bloodworms and daphnia, all live food.

I have no problems and to be honest my fish are going stronger than most of my friends that have listened to advice and then lost them after only a few months. if you are not sure then only feed fish a pinch once a day of food so that you can be sure you are not over feeding them. this would cause them to get fat and thie would lead to health problems or it will mean they produce more waste matter hence the tank will require additional water changes or the waste food with sit on the gravel on the tank floor and contaminate the tank as it decays

You should feed it 3 to 4 flakes two times every day. Be careful not to over feed it. If you did over feed it you will like patch of oils in the water.

==For Siamese Fighters once a day is enough.

Answer 2

You can feed them a very small amount of flake or pellet food twice a day. If you feed them pellets, no more than 5 pellets. If you feed them flakes, just give the smallest pinch you can.

A couple times a week as a treat you can give your betta a couple frozen bloodworms. And once a week take the skin off of a pea and feed the inside of the pea to him to help keep away bloat.

We have been successful betta breeders and raisers for years and feel all of our bettas like this and they have all had long and happy lives.

Answer 3

two times a day