Whether bettas need a fasting day and when skipping a meal may or may not make sense.
Some keepers use an occasional fasting day for adult bettas, but it is not a cure-all. A better priority is consistent small portions and good water quality.
Fasting days are often used to reduce overfeeding or give digestion a break.
If a betta is frequently bloated or food is left over, the regular portions are probably too large.
Do not fast a sick, underweight, young, or recovering fish without a good reason.
Food
Learn how often to feed a betta fish, whether once or twice daily is better, portion size, fasting days, and overfeeding signs.
Food
Learn the best food for betta fish, including staple pellets, treats, pellets vs flakes, frozen foods, and feeding mistakes to avoid.
Food
The practical differences between pellets and flakes for betta feeding.
Food
How bloodworms fit into a betta diet and why they should be treated as occasional food.
Food
When brine shrimp can be useful for bettas and how to avoid overfeeding.
Food
What to know before using flakes as part of a betta feeding routine.
