Feeding My Betta Fish

What to feed a Betta Fish. Betta fish should have a varied diet to stay healthy. They enjoy a wide variety of foods. We feed pellets and various frozen foods like Brine Shrimp and bloodworm. Our bettas are fed typically 4-6 pellets a day depending on their size. Betta fish are often underfed. Only feeding 1-2 pellets a day over time will starve your betta. When bettas are being under fed they will become sick more easily. Feeding a varied diet and doing several feedings a day is much more healthy for a betta. **We do not use heaters in our tanks for most of the year as where we live is very hot and the temperature stays a constant 78-79f. For 2-3 months a year when it is a little cooler we add heaters to all the tanks. All our tanks now have filters. If you don’t use a filter in your Betta tank you need to be doing large water changes every 2-3 days. Amazon Affiliate New Life Spectrum food http://amzn.to/2kUrsza Lets Connect Instagram @lifewithpets72 Website https://www.lifewithpets72.weebly.com **Disclaimer This video is not sponsored in anyway, however the links are Amazon Affiliate links. This video content is the property of Lifewithpets72 and may not be used or reproduced without written permission.

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What to feed a Betta Fish. Betta fish should have a varied diet to stay healthy. They enjoy a wide variety of foods. We feed pellets and various frozen foods like Brine Shrimp and bloodworm. Our bettas are fed typically 4-6 pellets a day depending on their size. Betta fish are often underfed. Only feeding 1-2 pellets a day over time will starve your betta. When bettas are being under fed they will become sick more easily. Feeding a varied diet and doing several feedings a day is much more healthy for a betta. **We do not use heaters in our tanks for most of the year as where we live is very hot and the temperature stays a constant 78-79f. For 2-3 months a year when it is a little cooler we add heaters to all the tanks. All our tanks now have filters. If you don’t use a filter in your Betta tank you need to be doing large water changes every 2-3 days. Amazon Affiliate New Life Spectrum food http://amzn.to/2kUrsza Lets Connect Instagram @lifewithpets72 Website https://www.lifewithpets72.weebly.com **Disclaimer This video is not sponsored in anyway, however the links are Amazon Affiliate links. This video content is the property of Lifewithpets72 and may not be used or reproduced without written permission.

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Ryan Dryer
Ryan Dryer - 6 years ago
Love this channel but where is the filter?
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 6 years ago
Thanks!
Ryan Dryer
Ryan Dryer - 6 years ago
Oh ol good to know I absolutely love your videos though keep it up!
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 6 years ago
All the tanks have filters now. Back then I was doing water changes every 2-3 days which was a lot of work! Things have changed a lot since this video.
Mizuko Aimi
Mizuko Aimi - 7 years ago
Hi lifeiwthpets! I wanna ask something about my betta ... He started began pooping to much .. Is there a problem with that or its natural? Thanks!
Nate21
Nate21 - 7 years ago
Thank You so MUCH!! I’m getting a Betta soon. Keep it up!
Sarah Christensen
Sarah Christensen - 7 years ago
Mine is from petco and I think he has some health issues because he has trouble getting his food and I think it'll help if I save up for a bigger tank for him
Sarah Christensen
Sarah Christensen - 7 years ago
What is the best tank size for a male beta
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
10 gallons would be my preference.
Hapezibah Skacy
Hapezibah Skacy - 7 years ago
Ahh I spoil my betta. I chop up the frozen blood worms or brime shrimp into small pieces. Just toss the tiny pieces in every few days. Trying to find a good feeding schedule. I did 2 days of feeding and skipped a day, since it's colder. It's 1 day feed and skip and feed. He is food aggressive with his pal rope fish in a 20 gallon tank. He's very active for food too.
He hates dried blood worms or pellets. I ruined him!! He spits them right out. Fyi they dont have names because once i name them they usually die.
J Geissenberg
J Geissenberg - 7 years ago
I feed my betta two dried bloodworms in the morning and three soaked pellets in teh evening. do you think that is ok as an permanent diet? he doesnt like frozen food
Valerie Thomas
Valerie Thomas - 7 years ago
I have the same question
Cuttlepluff
Cuttlepluff - 7 years ago
What's your opinion on flakes versus frozen? I keep hearing bloodworms are supposed to only be treated like treats, but my flakes and even best pellets all have ingredients that aren't natural to a predator's diet yet claim to be the best thing. Conversely, people say frozen comes with bacterial risks from parasites surviving the freezing process. What's the best option?
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
I don't use flakes at all for any of my fish. I'm not saying there is anything wrong with flakes but personally I prefer frozen foods, pellet and gel foods. I can't say there are no risks in using frozen foods but I've been using it for over 15 years and never once had a problem. I prefer hikari brand but that's not to say other brands are not ok too.
Anne Gordo
Anne Gordo - 7 years ago
Where did you get the little glass bowl with the moss ball in it? It appeared like towards the end of the video?
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
Dollar tree.

10. comment for Feeding My Betta Fish

william allan 199
william allan 199 - 7 years ago
my betta only interested in insects, when I give him pellets he just does not care, any suggestion so he can eat pellets?
william allan 199
william allan 199 - 7 years ago
Lifewithpets I just put it right away, should I make it wet first then put it in or dry it with sun?
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
Have you tried soaking them before giving them to him?
FinalScore-
FinalScore- - 7 years ago
Aha I was the 1k liker
Family Cyr
Family Cyr - 7 years ago
i feed my bettas 2 pellets in the morning and 2 at night
miasworld1865 gaming
miasworld1865 gaming - 7 years ago
can i feed my baby betta pellets? like one or two pellets and do i have to cut them up into small pieces or make them soft?
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
Yes you can either crush them or soak them for a few minutes.
miasworld1865 gaming
miasworld1865 gaming - 7 years ago
my betta is like two months old i think idk but idk how much to feed it if I'm using pellets
sasi rooban
sasi rooban - 7 years ago
1 to 2 worms nahh nt enough minr eat half a cube n stil wanting it
StylesClash
StylesClash - 7 years ago
Do Betta fishes need filters ?
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
Yes, unless you’re willing to do 80-100% water changes every 2-3 days. Not having a filter requires commitment and a lot of work.
Horse Luv
Horse Luv - 7 years ago
Is it bad that my one betta does NOT eat blood worms for the life of me
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
No, try brine shrimp instead.
paradox Bloom
paradox Bloom - 7 years ago
Hi I know I'm just an insignificant human beings to you but I want to say hi from London and that I'm a huge fan of your channel I love Betta fish I have free if you check my videos I keep German high quality I'm not putting them in my empty tank because they'll hurt each other even though it's two males and a male one female call the blood Rose she's very aggressive she's also my mascot she's extremely playful too she loves chasing my finger
Kerry Mccarthy
Kerry Mccarthy - 7 years ago
Ive heard that feeding Bettas only every other day prolongs their life. Is this true?
Lexy Rose
Lexy Rose - 7 years ago
Hello, I just got a betta fish and he's in a 5 gallon tank, I want to feed him frozen blood worms; but may I ask how many do you feed them and how much a week? Is it safe to feed him bloodworms everyday for food instead of pellets or is it dangerous? Please respond ASAP
Kurimu Neko
Kurimu Neko - 7 years ago
It's completely fine, its what they eat in the wild.

20. comment for Feeding My Betta Fish

Pat Casaletto
Pat Casaletto - 7 years ago
I'm confused because the rule of thumb is an amount of pellets they can eat in under 3 minutes.. But bettas can eat up to 5 pellets a min! If I feed 3x a day, how many pellets should I feed each time (they're the REALLY tiny ones, like as small as sand grains)
Pat Casaletto
Pat Casaletto - 7 years ago
yeah, that's roughly what I've been doing since I've had him a few months. Thanks!
Pat Casaletto
Pat Casaletto - 7 years ago
The pellets are tiny obviously, regular sized betta
tyler hull
tyler hull - 7 years ago
I have a question about the betta in the thumbnail I have a beta that looks just like it in when I flare it it gets too gold lines a crossed it's face does yours?
Omar Mohammad Al Janaideh
Omar Mohammad Al Janaideh - 7 years ago
How many fish can you put in a 5.5 gallon l have 4 fish ?
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
I wouldn't put anything other than a Betta and maybe a few snails. There are some nano species of fish that could possibly go in there but it's still not a lot of room.
USE YOUR GLUTES
USE YOUR GLUTES - 7 years ago
I feed natural flakes, sometimes pellets, and bloodworms once or twice a day. Is this to much?
Jayla White
Jayla White - 7 years ago
USE YOUR GLUTES I think depending on the amount of each one like maybe one pellet (or two) then just a little of the othets
Cancer cells
Cancer cells - 7 years ago
How often should i give them bloodworms
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
We do them 2-3 times a week.
Nisi
Nisi - 7 years ago
Thank you for sharing, it was very informative! I like the tweezer recommendation, I'll have to buy a set for my betta tank.
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
Thank you. I feed all the tanks with tweezers.
iamSketchH
iamSketchH - 7 years ago
Hmm...My fish wouldn't eat anything except the pellets--and if it touched the ground, he wouldn't touch it. How do you encourage a picky eater to try new things?
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
I just keep feeding it, eventually they will realize it's food.
Shraddha Hudale
Shraddha Hudale - 7 years ago
can they survive only on pellets?
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
They can, but it's always better to vary their diet it's healthier for them.
lol ll
lol ll - 7 years ago
who is we
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
Thanks. Lol....no a lot of people do because of the voice!
lol ll
lol ll - 7 years ago
Lifewithpets . by the way ur the best YouTuber ever not much you tubers reply to there fans
lol ll
lol ll - 7 years ago
Lifewithpets . I thought ur like a teenager because of your voice
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
Our channel is done by me, my husband and son.
Deanahhh
Deanahhh - 7 years ago
what is the size of this tank please?
Deanahhh
Deanahhh - 7 years ago
Lifewithpets The one featured in this video :) when you feed the pellets to your betta :)
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
Which tank?

30. comment for Feeding My Betta Fish

Skrillex Afro
Skrillex Afro - 7 years ago
i have fighter fish

Hannah Williams
Hannah Williams - 7 years ago
When I first fed my Betta pellets I had no idea I needed to soak them and he got gas buildup and it was hard for him to eat. He's good now but super impatient
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
Thank you. Mine love brine shrimp too!
D XL
D XL - 7 years ago
Is my betta fish ok? because whenever i will feed him and put my hand near the top of the tank he keeps on jumping. but he seems so active when eating and looks always excited.
Uteopia
Uteopia - 7 years ago
He is trying to high five you.
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
Betta fish love to jump.
z Gao
z Gao - 7 years ago
I just bought a new Betta. I am just frustrated about how much frozen bloodworm or brine shrimp to feed a betta. Cause I get the cubic frozen food. Hope to hear reply from you and thanks for answering.
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
We cut the cubes up when still frozen. For one Betta you'd only need a fairly small amount. Bloodworms maybe 2-4 depending on the size of your betta.
Tiger Boss11
Tiger Boss11 - 7 years ago
My betta lives with live bears rainbow fish and a peacock eel
Mrx Famous
Mrx Famous - 7 years ago
Is the mosquito larva is good food to betta fish?
Cuttlepluff
Cuttlepluff - 7 years ago
But if your betta's tank is stagnant...
Phoebe Sulistio
Phoebe Sulistio - 7 years ago
Lol, life in a tropical country, just leave the tank open (with enough depth that the betta won't jump out) and the mosquitoes will lay eggs on the stagnant water, free food!
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
Yes.
BunniesAndBubbles
BunniesAndBubbles - 7 years ago
Can I substitute the frozen bloodworms for dried?
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
Yes, but you can't feed them as often as frozen bloodworms. Dried foods tend to cause bloating if given too often.
xEndiePearlx
xEndiePearlx - 7 years ago
I feed my betta color enhancer flakes is that ok?
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
Flakes are ok but pellets and a varied diet would be better.
the_big_bang_artist 25
the_big_bang_artist 25 - 7 years ago
OK so I live in riverside and it dies get hot so we mostly turn on the air in the summer so should I get a heater or not cause I dont want the temperature of the water to drop
the_big_bang_artist 25
the_big_bang_artist 25 - 7 years ago
Lifewithpets well the hottest it gets in here is closest to the 80s but again we do turn on the air so I should still get a heater
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
If the temperature doesn't stay consistent then you'd need a heater. Our house temperature is always at 78f so there are no fluctuations.
Cheese's Hot Sister
Cheese's Hot Sister - 7 years ago
I have an adult male betta btw:
So I would give him 2 pellets in the morning
2 bloodworms
And then 2 pellets in the evening
Is this right?
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
We feed twice a day. So if we were feeding pellets and bloodworms in the same day, I'd do 2-3 pellets in the morning and 2-3 bloodworms in the evening. We have a much more recent video on our channel on feeding our bettas if you want to check it out.
My Vuong
My Vuong - 7 years ago
What are you feeding the male betta I don't get it because the red male you feed him something that I don't know how to say it :P and the other male you feed it blood worm
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
They're Betta fish pellets.
My Vuong
My Vuong - 7 years ago
I wish I could have at less a 5g tank for my poor betta in a 1.2g right now I wish I could buy a 5g on my birthday
tecto12
tecto12 - 7 years ago
Please make a feeding video ! All your fish. :)
I ran
I ran - 7 years ago
i love watching pets eating food. that betta looks enjoyed by that worm.
num num :)
NE0327able
NE0327able - 7 years ago
how do u make sure all five bettas in the same tank are equally fed?
GamingTommy 68
GamingTommy 68 - 7 years ago
Thank you sooooooooo much for this video, I was stuck, btw how big would you expect a male half moon to get?
Beans4lyfeboi
Beans4lyfeboi - 7 years ago
Should i cut off small chunks of frozen food cubes or can I refreeze the leftovers? One cube is too big and I hate to waste food.
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
Yes, you can cut small chunks off a cube. Don't let it thaw and refreeze though.
Andy Rosales
Andy Rosales - 7 years ago
I have Mystery snails in with my betta and I feed them homemade gel food with tuna and collard greens but my betta keeps eating it! Is this okay or should I keep him away from it?
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
It's fine, the tuna will be attracting them. As long as they're not overeating then you should have no problems.
Anoop Hawoldar
Anoop Hawoldar - 7 years ago
please help... when i place my female betta with the male it has vertical strips and latet about 4 hours it got horizontal strips. what should i do???
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
Male and females can't live together unless you plan on breeding them and even then they can only be together while they breed. The horizontal strips mean she's stressed and the vertical mean she's ready to breed.
A G
A G - 7 years ago
Your betta looks just like mine (he's red and I named him El-Moe)! I have freeze dried bloodworms but mine doesn't seem to like them, maybe he'd like the frozen stuff better..hmm.
Seraphim Septimus
Seraphim Septimus - 7 years ago
Freeze-dried food isn't very good for bettas - most I ask consider it one of the worst - but frozen is very good. Live is the best, though.
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
I have a new video out tomorrow on feeding bettas!

50. comment for Feeding My Betta Fish

Rebecca Garrow
Rebecca Garrow - 7 years ago
Thanks for making this video I have had my Betta for almost a year and I have only been feeding him Pelots but now I know that you should feed them bloodworms and shrimp too
Rebecca Garrow
Rebecca Garrow - 7 years ago
Lifewithpets ok good
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
Thank you. My video that will be up next Tuesday is all about feeding bettas, it is an updated version of this video.
It's A&A
It's A&A - 7 years ago
Our Betta fish Duke was a rescue crown tail male from Walmart. When we bought him he had extremely dirty water, and a serious case of swim bladder. He would lay sideways at the top of the tank, then suddenly swim around frazzled only to stop and float on his side. He also looked very bloated. We didn't feed him for 3 days, he didn't eat the pea that was suggested to feed when treating for swim bladder. We started to feed him 2 pellets every day in fear of getting swim bladder again. He is not a huge fish, but I'm not sure that this is enough for his diet. We also give him blood worms 1-2 times a week. If you think we should feed him more, how should I step up his diet with out bloating/causing him to get swim bladder again? Thank you.
It's A&A
It's A&A - 7 years ago
Lifewithpets Okay, thank you so much!!
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
My video uploading on Tuesday is all about feeding bettas. I'd suggest feeding twice a day. I'd feed more frozen bloodworm, daphnia, and brine shrimp 3-4 times a week. The frozen food can be found at Petsmart or Petco assuming you're in the USA. When feeding solely processed dried food it does tend to cause bloat more often. Also having them flare several times a day will help them produce waste and avoid getting bloated.
It's A&A
It's A&A - 7 years ago
Lifewithpets Once a day. They are freeze dried, I couldn't find frozen.
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
Do you feed 2 pellets once or twice a day? Are the bloodworms freeze dried or frozen?
Dhirgham Abiyyu Ekaputra
Dhirgham Abiyyu Ekaputra - 7 years ago
Great betta :) I always feed my betta with live food like mosquito larvae, tubifex, Daphnia magna, moina, or bloodworm. I rarely feed them with pellets because my betta isn't appetite for eating. However, live food has so much function to the betta. sometimes I mix the live food with spirulina to get more colorful and strong fin :)
Dhirgham Abiyyu Ekaputra
Dhirgham Abiyyu Ekaputra - 7 years ago
Lifewithpets yup, but pellet have more complete nutrition because it contain so many nutrition. Btw nice video, keep upload the video guys :)
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
Yes, live foods are definitely the best and since this video we feed more live foods more often and have seen a difference in the bettas. Thanks for watching.
TC Films
TC Films - 7 years ago
Nice video! I would love to see more videos on you feeding all of your pets? Or more likely your fish. Thanks!
tobeconfirmed
tobeconfirmed - 7 years ago
I got a betta fish a couple days ago. She is very timid and shy. She swims away and hides when she hears the top of the tank open and is equally as afraid of my arm when i reach over the tank to feed her. I have never experienced this with my past fish. they were all excited to get fed from day one. Does anyone know how to get her to not be so scared of every little noise?
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
Just give her time. Sometimes it can take up to a week for them to adjust,
Megan Em
Megan Em - 7 years ago
My dumbo ear betta somehow lost the bottom half of his pectoral fin! There is nothing sharp in the tank i have no idea how it happened :( Any tips for healing fins?
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
I'm sorry to hear that. Keeping the water really clean is the best thing you can do. You can also add a little aquarium salt to promote healing.
Wendy Wirawan
Wendy Wirawan - 7 years ago
You have pretty and energetic betta fishes :)
HOSChrisAndrew
HOSChrisAndrew - 7 years ago
Hey I have a betta who is about 5 months old and he is white in color. After a week since I got him I noticed that his tail and other areas are changing to blue. Is that normal? Thanks!
HOSChrisAndrew
HOSChrisAndrew - 7 years ago
Lifewithpets thanks
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
Yes. I have several that are changing color all the time.
HOSChrisAndrew
HOSChrisAndrew - 7 years ago
Lifewithpets oh thank you! So that's totally normal?
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
Yes, it sounds like you have a betta that has the marbling gene which means it will change color.
Random User
Random User - 7 years ago
Noob questions:
I am supposed to soak the food with some of the tank's water right?
Do Betta Fish need airstones? Or are they OK like that?
Where is your heater at? Or do you always keep your room at the right temperature?
yamaha is daaa best
yamaha is daaa best - 7 years ago
Random User bettas dont need airstones, but they do need a filter:]
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
Lol....thanks for watching! Yes I soak the food in aquarium water. They don't need air stones but it is better to have water surface movement, however your filter will probably do that. Our temperature is 78/79f.
Random User
Random User - 7 years ago
Lol. Red the description after posting the comment.
thegreengamer 83
thegreengamer 83 - 7 years ago
that last beta fish that has a red head and a blue body with white fins looks like a copy of my beta, who's name is frisk! is he a half-moon dumbo? because frisk is!
thegreengamer 83
thegreengamer 83 - 7 years ago
THAT EXPLAINS IT! he look exactly like mine!
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
Yes, he's a halfmoon dumbo Betta.
GOGO jurassic
GOGO jurassic - 8 years ago
your content is amazing and keep it up but can u make the vids longer please
GOGO jurassic
GOGO jurassic - 7 years ago
Oh OK cool I just saw one just like him but with smaller fins
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
Thank you. We got him from Petsmart.
GOGO jurassic
GOGO jurassic - 7 years ago
Your welcome and your dumbo beta is beautiful where did u get him/her
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
Thank you. Our later videos are a little longer. It's something we're working on, they just take so long to make. Thanks for the feedback.
raquel lazaro
raquel lazaro - 8 years ago
is it normal that my betta cant eat the pellets
Jay Mayu
Jay Mayu - 7 years ago
my betta didn't accept it initially but gradually he started to accept it. Try to give bloodworm once or twice a week as treat.
catpaws
catpaws - 7 years ago
raquel lazaro yeah, try to break it into smaller pieces.
Ava S
Ava S - 8 years ago
Hi I love your channel I have one question I have a 20 gallon fish tank 2 snails and 3 platys and 2 Algae eaters and one male betta can I put him in the tank with them? Thanks!
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 8 years ago
Yes, it should work. It all depends on how aggressive your betta is but the tank is large enough and has plenty of room for him so I would try. Be sure to watch him closely with the other fish for a few days.
The Animal Report
The Animal Report - 8 years ago
I feed my Betta pellets and blood worms. I randomly choose what my Betta gets each day. I feed her 2 times a day. Is it considered under feeding if I only give 1 pellet/blood worm 2 times a day?
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 8 years ago
I would say 1 pellet is not enough unless your betta is very small.
Vinay J
Vinay J - 8 years ago
A very useful video
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 8 years ago
Thank you!
Julia C
Julia C - 8 years ago
I have 6 bettas. I truly care very much about all of them. Is it best to soak pellets before giving it to the fish?
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 8 years ago
I think overall it is better, it softens the foods and also expands it to its true size. However If you don't do it I don't think it will harm your fish in any way.
J Geissenberg
J Geissenberg - 8 years ago
beautiful red betta!
Erica Loet
Erica Loet - 8 years ago
Hi there i just wanted to know where did you guys happen to get the frozen food at?
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 8 years ago
We get it from Petsmart.
FintasticFish
FintasticFish - 8 years ago
Lifewithpets i heard they changed the new life spectrum food and made them bigger. Do you still use new life spectrum? Are they too big for you're bettas?
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 8 years ago
You could always grind them up too. I had two bettas from Thailand that wouldn't eat when they came. They didn't like the pellets so I ground them up and they loved them. I have a few smaller bettas and I grind them up for them too.
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 8 years ago
I'll have to look into this, thanks for letting me know. The alternative food would be Omega one Betta buffet pellets, they've got good ingredients too. In fact they're quite similar.
FintasticFish
FintasticFish - 8 years ago
Lifewithpets alright thanks for the fast response. I'm debating on getting them for my first betta as I've read reviews on the NLS pellets being too big
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 8 years ago
I do still use it but haven't bought any in the last few months, so I can't say if it's changed or not.
Purrfect Pusheen Cat
Purrfect Pusheen Cat - 8 years ago
Is pellet enough for bettas???? By the way I like your betta
Purrfect Pusheen Cat
Purrfect Pusheen Cat - 8 years ago
Lifewithpets Thanks
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 8 years ago
Thank you, ideally it is better to give them a varied diet.
Kuro Kitsune
Kuro Kitsune - 8 years ago
why doesnt the betta in the first tank have a heater or filter? this vid is nearly 5 months old so things may have changed but bettas need heat as their tropical fish and filtration is good for them to
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 8 years ago
All the tanks now have sponge filters or internal canister filters. We don't use heaters as explained in a lot of our videos because where We live is very hot so the tanks are a constant 79f without a heater. For about 2 -3 months of the year we add heaters to the tanks when it gets a little cooler.
Cedric Wilson
Cedric Wilson - 8 years ago
im going to buy today a 5 or 10 gallon tank do they need filter
Cedric Wilson
Cedric Wilson - 8 years ago
+Lifewithpets can i ask you a question its that my betta tails inthe front and the tail they are black and i saw like a piece of it at the bottom of the tank can you please help me
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 8 years ago
Yes definitely for that size tank. If you don't get a filter you need to do 80-100% water changes every 3-4 days. That's a lot of work!
Cedric Wilson
Cedric Wilson - 8 years ago
how many gallons is your tank
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 8 years ago
I have several tanks ranging from 2.5 gallons up to 55 gallons.
You Betta Believe It
You Betta Believe It - 8 years ago
That's a beautiful elephant ear, makes me want to have one :)
Kay Wilkerson
Kay Wilkerson - 8 years ago
Excellent video, It's nice to see someone giving betta fish the respect they deserve. They are awesome little fish with giant personalities. Keep up the good work.☺
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 8 years ago
Thank you! You're so right, they have huge personalities!!
emmie loves ya
emmie loves ya - 8 years ago
I feed jaws flakes (no meal) freeze dried bloodworms, pellets & frozen brine shrimp :)
Tasha Covrrubias
Tasha Covrrubias - 8 years ago
I have a Betta Fish - and I use the nutritional blood worm for the snack and regular Betta food for the morning and night -❤️❤️I have a second one too
كيف ؟
كيف ؟ - 8 years ago
arent there oxygen pumps and filters in the aquarium?
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 8 years ago
We have filters in all the tanks and don't need airstones. On the smaller tanks I prefer to do 40-50% as we have snails in the tanks too. This keeps the water quality pristine to keep the bettas very healthy. The larger tanks I do 20-30% and the Goldfish tank we do 60% every 4-5 days.
كيف ؟
كيف ؟ - 8 years ago
Ive researched that many do max 20% water change... do you do yours 50% because you lack the filters and oxygen pump?
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 8 years ago
We have several different size tanks the minimum being a 2.5 gallon. We water change 40-50% once a week. We haven't bred any bettas so no videos.
كيف ؟
كيف ؟ - 8 years ago
Nicee! How often you change the water? And what is the size of the tank? And is there a video on mating beta fish
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 8 years ago
Not in the first tank but there are filters in all the other tanks. We were just in the process of adding filters to all the tanks when this was filmed. All our tanks now have filters.
Kenneth Reyes
Kenneth Reyes - 8 years ago
I feed mine omega plus, new life spectrum, and frozen(thaw outt) blood worms.
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 8 years ago
Nice variety
Lori D.
Lori D. - 8 years ago
I feed my 4 bettas only pellets because I have heard that the live food can give the betta an infection. How can I handle that?
Lori D.
Lori D. - 8 years ago
Ok. I will get the food. Thanks!
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 8 years ago
Yes, I get my frozen food from Petsmart. I let it thaw then rinse it off before giving it to my fish.
Lori D.
Lori D. - 8 years ago
Is Petsmart freezer food OK or do i need special online food?
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 8 years ago
It is possible for live food to carry bacteria but as long as it's rinsed before giving it to the Betta it shouldn't be a problem. I've been feeding frozen food for many years and never had a problem.
Shashank Bhagwat
Shashank Bhagwat - 8 years ago
at 1:29 the fish was like..holy shit that's too much
Uteopia
Uteopia - 7 years ago
You could say he bite off more than he could chew
bp cat
bp cat - 7 years ago
He got deep throated ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
Shashank Bhagwat
Shashank Bhagwat - 8 years ago
+Marisa's Betta Fish​ yup :)
Silly Bettas
Silly Bettas - 8 years ago
U are from india?
Shashank Bhagwat
Shashank Bhagwat - 8 years ago
+Marisa's Betta Fish​ That's not weird in India :p
Silly Bettas
Silly Bettas - 8 years ago
Your name is wierd
Minty Tv
Minty Tv - 8 years ago
he doesn"t eat at all
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 8 years ago
Do you have a filter? 36???? That's 96f which is way too hot for a Betta. It's difficult to know what is wrong but if that temperature is right that could have a lot to do with it. Add an air stone and do 50% water changes every day for a week. If you have no filter you should be doing 80-100% water changes every 3-4 days. If you have a filter 40-50% once a week. Try soaking the pellets in garlic juice for one minute before feeding them to him. Does he hang at the surface of the water?
Minty Tv
Minty Tv - 8 years ago
no rots , 3gallon its not heated but is over 36 degrees here i o water changes once a week
and he has been this way since i got him
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 8 years ago
Are the fins clamped, any sign of fin rot? What size is the tank, is it heated, how often do you water change and how much? How long has he been this way? Start by doing a large water change.
Minty Tv
Minty Tv - 8 years ago
i tried pellets and powder food and he barely move
what do i do
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 8 years ago
I'm sorry to hear that. Does he have any other symptoms and what foods have you tried?
Minty Tv
Minty Tv - 8 years ago
my betta puts the food in his mouth but spits it again what do i do
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 8 years ago
Is he not eating it at all or does he eat it eventually?
clash with loosers
clash with loosers - 8 years ago
yep
4u25out
4u25out - 8 years ago
My beta love mosquito larvae found in my bird bath..Oh yea its free. :)
Wakin Goldfish
Wakin Goldfish - 8 years ago
Nice video
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 8 years ago
Thank you,
FluffandFins •
FluffandFins • - 8 years ago
Good video I feed mine Pellets , Frozen Brine shrimp , And dried Blood worm
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 8 years ago
Thank you. That's a good varied diet
Veve Priezviskova
Veve Priezviskova - 8 years ago
What a great video! I'm getting my betta this week and this is a very helpful resource. Thank you for telling us the amount you feed as well as the tweezers tip!
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 8 years ago
Thanks for watching. Enjoy your new Betta:)
CichlidGuy915
CichlidGuy915 - 8 years ago
Awesome video! and beautiful bettas! I subbed up. stop by my channel and sub back if you'd like to. thanks!
CichlidGuy915
CichlidGuy915 - 8 years ago
+Lifewithpets Thank you!
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 8 years ago
Thanks. Nice channel, I subbed.
HighRollahz808
HighRollahz808 - 8 years ago
Your accent is sexy as hell!!!
BetsyTheDreamer
BetsyTheDreamer - 8 years ago
0:30 I have a betta that looks just like that one! :D His name is Walter! :)
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 8 years ago
I love the name Walter!
Javier Frausto
Javier Frausto - 8 years ago
Hey, were do you buy that aquarium flower pots for he bettas?
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 8 years ago
I got them from Amazon. They came in a pack of 3.
Sakura_is_a_useless_ character
Sakura_is_a_useless_ character - 8 years ago
You're welcome! ;)
Sakura_is_a_useless_ character
Sakura_is_a_useless_ character - 8 years ago
This is one of the best betta videos I have ever seen! :)
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 8 years ago
Thank you
S
S - 8 years ago
I agree!
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 8 years ago
Thank You!!
Lovebetta
Lovebetta - 8 years ago
I feed mine live shrimp and they are crazy about it. 1 cup $1.75 it will last for 2-3 day for my 32g fresh water aquarium and saltwater aquarium , have to rinse it before giving it to my fresh water fish.
kitty
kitty - 8 years ago
Cute betta's!!
Flo Green
Flo Green - 8 years ago
I'm getting a betta and a five gallon tank, I would like to also get maybe 4 or 5 very small fish to go with the betta but don't know what would work well with this size of tank I'm getting, any suggestions ? love your set up BTW and your betta is beautiful.
Flo Green
Flo Green - 8 years ago
+Lifewithpets Great advise thank you
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 8 years ago
Thanks for watching. A 5 gallon is a great size for a Betta, however it's not big enough if your wanting more fish in with your Betta. Bettas are very territorial and in a 5 gallon space he would easily be able to bully and probably kill the other fish. Also having a total of 5-6 fish in a 5 gallon would be too much for the bio load. Male Bettas become even more aggressive if they feel closed in by lots of fish swimming around them. If you're wanting more fish in with your Betta a 10 gallon tank would be minimum with 3-4 other small fish. The one thing with Bettas , there are never any guarantees they will peacefully live with other fish no matter what the tank size. I have several Bettas that can't live with other fish, even in a 20 gallon tank! For a 5 gallon tank I'd recommend nerite snails as tank buddies for your Betta. My video I'll be posting this week is on snails.
Grayson Harvey
Grayson Harvey - 8 years ago
Top fin betta bits are good to
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 8 years ago
Thanks for watching. Food that contains fish meal, is not generally a good food. I started using New Life Spectrum to avoid fish meal and whole fish meal as it's not good for the fish.
Andrew Patterson
Andrew Patterson - 8 years ago
Nice video. We just got my 5 year old a Betta for his birthday.
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 8 years ago
Thanks for watching! Happy 5th birthday!
Flameheart FL
Flameheart FL - 8 years ago
My babies usually get two pellets (one pellet for my girl fish) and bloodworms once in a while for their food. I have a different kind of food for mine but yours looks really cool and your fish seem to love it... Where did you get it? Anyways, great video!
Flameheart FL
Flameheart FL - 8 years ago
+Lifewithpets Oh, okay, thanks!
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 8 years ago
I got the pellets from Amazon. They're very good quality. I got them from Amazon, link is in the description box. They were recommend by a breeder because the ingredients is very good. They are a little more expensive but it's a bigger pot than most other pellet foods and it will last a very long time!

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Mark's Fish Keeping UK
Mark's Fish Keeping UK - 8 years ago
I like the video
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 8 years ago
Thanks:)
JC Fish Family
JC Fish Family - 8 years ago
Awesome! Ive been meaning to get some blood worms
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 8 years ago
Your fish will love you for it!
Dolphincutie World
Dolphincutie World - 8 years ago
Great video! :)
Dolphincutie World
Dolphincutie World - 8 years ago
+Lifewithpets Your welcome!
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 8 years ago
+Dolphincutie83 Life Thanks:)
Emmys Animals
Emmys Animals - 8 years ago
awsome vidio ! can you look at my recent please and check If I have forgotten anything x
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 8 years ago
+Emmys Animals Your tank looks great!
Little Warrior's
Little Warrior's - 8 years ago
I agree
Tigerfan13
Tigerfan13 - 8 years ago
How did you make the intro ?
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 8 years ago
+Aquatic Boy iMovie on the my iPad.
Aquarium Boy123
Aquarium Boy123 - 8 years ago
Agreed!
Bright-BlueBerry
Bright-BlueBerry - 8 years ago
Awesome video! :-D
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 8 years ago
+Sparkling Bettas Thanks:)

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