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Betta fish are carnivorous and they eat insects that land on the surface of the water.
Beta fish eat the algae off of other rocks and surroundings. :)
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∙ 14y agoYes, betta fish originated in the wild. The fish you would find in the wild, however, probably wouldn't be what you would expect. since betta fish were domesticated there has been a lot of selective breeding by betta keepers to make them as colorful and showy as they are today.
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∙ 14y agoSmall crustacea and insect larvae mainly (think Mosquitos etc).
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∙ 6y agoKoi eat algae, aquatic vegetation, small aquatic life.
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∙ 15y agoAlgae, aquatic vegetation, small aquatic life.
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∙ 14y agobugs and smaller fishes
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How do betta fish eat when not in captivity?
Wild bettas primarily eat insect larva that floats on the surface of the water, like mosquito larva. If they swim by it and it wriggles, they eat it.
Do bettas eat crickets?
yes
Do Bettas eat small fish?
yes
Do bettas kill guppys?
Bettas will eat baby guppys as will most other fish, but in general, male Bettas will only fight with other male Bettas. They do not fight with other species of fish
Do male or female bettas eat more?
They will both eat about the same.
If a beta fish live in the ocean what does it eat?
bettas are fresh water fish so they do not live in the ocean. they live in rice feilds. what they eat are insects that land on the water. dont feed them wild insects as food when they are in captivity, they can carry infections. i would buy specialy breed insects or procesed food made specificaly for bettas
Where do you catch Betta Fish in Singapore?
You don't. Wild Bettas do not come from Singapore.
How do you know if your betta is wild?
All bettas that you can purchase at a store are bred in captivity.
Can bettas eat rosy red minnows?
Yes
Can bettas eat slugs?
yes but very small ones
What else can betta fish eat other than fish food from the store?
In the wild they eat small insects and mosquito larvae. So other foods bettas enjoy are bloodworms (live, frozen, or dried) and small brine shrimp.
Are guppies compadable with betta fish?
No, bettas will often eat the guppies.
