Feeding regime

See also: General feeding regime for common fish

Feed once or twice a day in small quantities. They appreciated a mixed diet and can prove fussy, they love live food, but care must be taken that they do not become so fussy to the point they will only accept live food. Bettas are also prone to constipation, so feeding them cooked de-shelled pea once a week followed by a day of no food at all helps to keep them regular. They can go up to a week without food providing they have been well fed before hand.