How often should I feed Betta?

Bettas eat 2-3 small meals per day, what they consume in 1-2 minutes. High-protein diet (Northfin Betta Bits, Hikari Betta Bio-Gold) + frozen treats 2-3x weekly. Skip 1 day per week.

Daily feeding schedule

Betta feeding schedule

Daily meal plan

Day / time	What to feed
Monday	2-3 pellets morning + 2-3 pellets evening
Tuesday	2-3 pellets morning + thawed frozen bloodworms (3-4) evening
Wednesday	2-3 pellets morning + 2-3 pellets evening
Thursday	2-3 pellets morning + thawed brine shrimp evening
Friday	2-3 pellets morning + 2-3 pellets evening
Saturday	2-3 pellets morning + thawed bloodworms (3-4) evening
Sunday	FAST DAY (no food)

Important notes

Pre-soak pellets 5-10 minutes to prevent expansion in gut (causes bloat). Skip feeding once weekly = healthier digestion.

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