Many Bettas will happily chow down on fresh vegetables and fruits, while others may only tolerate very small amounts. It really depends on the individual fish’s personality and dietary needs.
There are a few species of bettas that are known to consume aquatic plants, but most bettas do not have the ability to digest plant matter.
Some people keep bettas as pets and feed them aquatic plants as a hobby, but this is not recommended because bettas are not able to process plant protein and can develop health problems if they eat too much plant material.
They can be kept in small tanks or even as houseplants, but they should never be fed plants because they lack the proper teeth to digest them. Some Bettas will nibble on floating plants, but they are not meant to be fed this way and should only be given small pieces of fresh vegetables.
In rare situations, it is said that Betta fish will eat plants; however, this condition is not truly confirmed. Betta fish really like meat, so plant matter is not the right fit for them.
The ease of caring for a Betta living in a bowl will be greater if the animal isn’t subjected to a plant growing in it.
Also, it is much easier to keep your Betta in water without a plant in the way. So position it in a way that eliminating the entire surface is not difficult.
If you want to add live plants to a bowl, ensure that you’re using a plant substrate that will help ordinary healthy plant growth.
A small plant that you can easily find in a pet store and in houseplants will work just fine, and it’s simple to remove when cleaning the bowl.
What sort of foods do betta fish normally eat? They are carnivorous and need protein-rich foods. In the wild, it refers to eating small crustaceans, insect larvae, insects, worms, and even smaller fish.
In the home aquarium, they feed on a number of foods, such as Betta Pellets, Betta Flakes, Bloodworms, Brine Shrimp, Daphnia Mysis Shrimp, Tubifex Worms, and Mosquito Larvae.
In conclusion, betta fish do not eat plant matter. This information can help keep your betta healthy and happy. Remember to feed them a balanced diet that includes plenty of plant-based proteins and veggie-based snacks.
References
- Sipauba-Tavares, LH., Appoloni, AM., Fernandes, JBK., Millan, RN. Feed of Siamese Fighting FIsh, Betta Splendens, (Rega, 1910) In Open Pond: Live and Formulated Diets. Brazilian Journal of Biology, 76,2, 2016, doi:10.1590/1519-6984.11514
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