Do Betta Fish Only Eat Betta Food

A vibrant orange betta fish swims above a pile of betta pellets and bloodworms in a clean aquarium.

No, betta fish do not only eat betta food, but a high-quality betta-specific pellet or flake should form the foundation of their diet. Betta fish are carnivorous insectivores by nature, so they thrive on protein-rich frozen, live, and freeze-dried foods that closely mimic their natural prey. While they can eat other fish foods, betta formulations … Read more