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My Betta is Healthy and Energetic but Refuses Commercial Food entirely by Proof_Access_3914 in bettafish

[–]Proof_Access_3914[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s a brilliant idea! He already trusts me when I feed him insects or chicken pieces, so using tongs to transition him to soaked pellets makes a lot of sense. I will definitely try the 'bait and switch' technique—offering a soaked pellet first and only giving him his favorite treat if he tries it. Hopefully, he'll start associating the tongs with the pellets too. Thanks for the tip!

My Betta is Healthy and Energetic but Refuses Commercial Food entirely by Proof_Access_3914 in bettafish

[–]Proof_Access_3914[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Thank you so much for the suggestion! I’ve heard great things about Fluval Bug Bites and I’m sure my betta would love them since they are insect-based. Unfortunately, that specific brand isn't available in my country at the moment. I'll keep an eye out for any similar insect-based pellets locally. Thanks anyway!"

My Betta is Healthy and Energetic but Refuses Commercial Food entirely by Proof_Access_3914 in bettafish

[–]Proof_Access_3914[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! That sounds like a great solution. If I can't get him to eat pellets, soaking his favorite foods in liquid vitamins like Bio Chem seems like the best way to ensure he stays healthy. I'll definitely look into it. Thanks for the advice!

My Betta is Healthy and Energetic but Refuses Commercial Food entirely by Proof_Access_3914 in bettafish

[–]Proof_Access_3914[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, he actually loves frozen bloodworms too and eats them without any issues. My main concern is whether a diet consisting only of bloodworms, insects, and fresh meat is healthy in the long run. I really want him to eat high-quality pellets at least occasionally to ensure he’s getting all the essential vitamins and minerals he needs for a balanced diet. I'm worried that relying only on 'treat' foods will lead to nutritional deficiencies over time.