I got my first betta in 4 years yesterday after cycling my tank she seems a bit small and I feed her Fluval betta formula bug bites and mysis shrimp just wanna know how much I should feed her
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I personally prefer slightly larger pellets of some kind so I can measure easily, but truly an incredibly small amount. Their stomachs are so small – total meal size should be about as big as their eye, I’d aim for once a day and monitor before going for more.
She looks to be a normal weight to me, but with those pictures I think age would be a complete guess. Most pet store bettas will be anywhere from 6-12 months old, so that can be your baseline.
A good rule of thumb is that a betta’s stomach is only about the size of its eye. So 2-3 pellets/granules, twice a day, is a great starting point.
Think of the shrimp as a treat. Just 2 or 3 pieces once a week is plenty.
If you’re feeding freeze dried food, soak it in a little cup of tank water for about 3 mins first so it rehydrates before she eats it. Frozen food is similar. Just thaw a tiny piece in a cup of tank water for a few minutes to bring it up to tank temp, then she’s all set 😀