5712 posts · Joined 2011. #22 · Feb 4, 2012. In the future please don't revive old threads- best to make a new one. For pellets, I always recommend 2-3 pellets per meal, twice a day. If your betta has a tendency to bloat easily, then 1-2 pellets per meal twice a day. How Much Do Butterfly Bettas Cost? On average, the Butterfly Bettas cost about $10–$15. This price differs depending on the breeder and store you buy your fish from. Like other animals and pets, the price will go up based on color, rarity, and health. You don’t need a filtration system for a betta tank. Bettas don’t require high levels of oxygen in their water, since they can directly breath air on the surface. They don’t like a lot of water circulation and actually prefer calm water, especially at the top of their tank. But they don’t like filthy water, either. 7. There is a change in the environment. Poor water quality can very much affect your betta fish. Changes in water quality or parameters such as the pH level can affect your betta’s health and eating habits. Ammonia is said to be the most common cause of change in water parameters, resulting in your fish not eating. Betta fish should ideally be fed twice a day. You can give them a small pinch of food in the morning and another in the evening. If your fish are currently breeding, you can feed them up to three meals a day. Ensure to split into more frequent meals, spaced 4 – 6 hours apart. Bettas need an aquarium that has at least three gallons of water. Before they arrive, set up their new home. How many fish you have will affect the minimum size of the aquarium. The tank should be at least two feet in diameter for a betta. Bettas can live in smaller aquariums, but it is best to have a larger tank for them. March 24, 2022 by Sean Thomas. No, most betta fish will not eat food at the bottom of their tank. While some bettas enjoy poking around at their tank’s substrate, most remain at the surface of the water. When considering the question, “Will betta fish eat food bottom tank?” it’s important to understand the betta’s anatomy. As with all small fish their stomachs are tiny so to fill it with food will not take very much. A Siamese fighting fish’s stomach is about the size of one of its eye balls so as far as quantity goes the amount to feed a Betta is not very much. I would compare it to bloodworm pellets and say that 3 pellets is enough food for one feeding. Quick Answer: Betta fish are carnivorous and their diet should consist mainly of protein-rich foods. The top three foods for betta fish are high-quality pellets or flakes specifically designed for bettas, frozen or live brine shrimp, and freeze-dried bloodworms. It is important to not overfeed them and to provide a balanced diet.So your new Betta buddy won’t eat a Bettas don’t eat all of the brine shrimp. Adding brine shrimp to your betta’s diet is a great way to provide your fish with the nutrients they need to stay healthy and spawn. These aquatic crustaceans are easy to raise and are easy to find at your local fish store. Be sure to measure your portion and feed them in small amounts two or three 4rITs.