If you have been tossing this food in before everything has thawed and softened enough, then that could be what is causing them not to eat. While these are completely fine types of food to feed your betta fish (we talk about them in this care guide), they may not eat them if they are not thawed properly.īettas do not like to eat food that is still frozen or crisp. This can often happen if you are trying to feed them freeze-dried or frozen food. It may be possible to feed your betta fish the right food and still have them refuse to eat it. This isn’t something you can wait forever to find out (since fish obviously need to eat), so start keeping an eye on it as soon as you realize it. If something has recently changed in its habitat or diet, that could be the cause of the refusal to eat. This can show up in a number of ways, and skipped meals is one of them. However, if it is consistent and regular, you have a problem.īetta fish can be temperamental little creatures at times. If you’ve just had a meal every once in a while, it’s probably not a big deal. The length of time your betta fish will not eat will indicate the severity of the problem. One of the best ways to do this is by monitoring the details around mealtimes.ĭo they go for food but back off when other fish are nearby? Are they trying it out and losing interest? These little details can go a long way later when you start testing solutions. If your betta fish really isn’t eating, it’s time to think about why. They think their fish are not eating when instead they are being fed too much. This is one of the most common mistakes betta owners make. We recommend doing this several times and making notes of what you see so nothing gets lost if you end up talking to a vet later.įind out if your betta fish is not eating anything or if it is just eating a part of what you are feeding it. If you suspect that your betta fish is not eating, monitor their eating behavior. To some this may be obvious, but we need to include this section just to be sure. keep an eye on themīefore you rush in and start making changes, it’s important to be absolutely sure that a problem exists. This guide will help you diagnose the problem and make adjustments to ensure your betta fish starts eating again and stays healthy. All of these techniques have been tried before and work like a charm. This is not because these fish are prone to hunger strikes, it is simply because they are a popular species.īetta fish are one of the most popular species kept in captivity, which means the struggles of one owner are likely to be shared by many others.įortunately, this means there are a handful of things to consider and try if your betta fish isn’t eating. There are always many anglers trying to figure out the cause of their betta fish not eating.
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