My Betta's And A Question About Food

[walker001]

Hi, I am kinda excited because after many attempts, I finally got some half decent pics of my lil' buddies. Got them in a 10 gallon with a screen divider in the middle.

This fellow was solid black when I bought him from the store and not healthy looking at all. He was in a small dish of blue water.

This lil' fellow was solid white when bought. I thought I might have an albino on my hands. He looked very sick also when I got him. Lo' and behold, within 2 weeks I had a much different looking fish.

And now for the Q&A part. What is the best food for bettas? I have 2 different types labeled as for Bettas.
Mine will only eat food floating on the surface, both that I have sink pretty easily. Bloo whips around and half his food is on a trip to the bottom to sit.

Does anyone know of a good brand that will float with more resilliance?
What do you feed your guys?

Thanks,
Walker

 

[fuman_chica]

I'm sure someone else will know what is best for them...but I use HBH brand Betta Bites. Mine don't usually sink fast (a few do occassionally). My guys never eat them if they sink either. I have used Betta Bites for all of the bettas I have owned (I've had about 7 or so) and I never had problems with bloating or anything. And none of them died from things that had to do with eating (or disease). Hope this helps.


BTW, I LOVE Bloo!!!

 

[dthoffsett]

I use Tetra BettaMin, they are flakes with granules mixed in. My betta LOVES them, every time I get near the tank, he shoots to the top waiting to be fed.

 

[Taridan]

I use Hikari Betta Vibrant (Least I think thats what its called) and right now I'm giving them frozen brine shrimp about once a week or so, usually right before a water change so the leftovers don't sit on the bottom. If you feed frozen foods, I've found an eye-dropper or a small piece of air tubing with your thumb over one end works better than just flopping the whole frozen lump in there. (I scoop a little tank water into a dixie cup and let the food thaw first) it seems a little easier to manage proportions that way.

 

[liz2]

I have found that in the UK they dont cater much for betta food! I have got the pellets but they shop I got them from dont stock them any more.