CroppinIt Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Our kids now have four goldfish and a beta (in different bowls). I'm finding conflicting advice on how often to feed them. The amount seems consistent -- no more than they will eat in a few minutes -- but I'm reading we should feed them anywhere from once every couple days to multiple times each day. Any experience? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 No more than once a day. Multiple times a day will pollute the water. You do not have to feed them daily but if they are eating each others fins feed more often. Yuk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CroppinIt Posted July 2, 2012 Author Share Posted July 2, 2012 No more than once a day. Multiple times a day will pollute the water. You do not have to feed them daily but if they are eating each others fins feed more often. Yuk! Eeeeew! I guess cannibalism would be a big clue they're hungry, eh? Thanks for the info! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Eeeeew! I guess cannibalism would be a big clue they're hungry, eh? Thanks for the info! Furthermore, the betta needs more than dry fish food. He needs meat. Frozen brine shrimp is good; you just keep it in the freezer and break off a tiny little bit (he'll learn to come nibble it off your finger after awhile). He can also eat little bits of raw hamburger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CroppinIt Posted July 2, 2012 Author Share Posted July 2, 2012 Furthermore, the betta needs more than dry fish food. He needs meat. Frozen brine shrimp is good; you just keep it in the freezer and break off a tiny little bit (he'll learn to come nibble it off your finger after awhile). He can also eat little bits of raw hamburger. I checked the food she got at the pet store. It is specifically betta fish food and it does have brine shrimp and krill in it -- does he need even more than that? They didn't say anything about raw meat at the store. :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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