Do bettas eat their own fish? What kind of food do they like?

In general, betta males do not eat their own kind, even if they are newborn fish. Because the small fish they breed are guarded by the male fish. But the mother fish may eat the small fish produced by other fish, because they do not have the nature to protect the eggs, see the small fish may think it is food, will eat them. But the mother fish won't eat the big fish, even if it's a dead big fighting fish.

1. will the betta eat the fish

of its own kind? Generally speaking, the betta will not eat the same kind, even if the same kind dies. But the mother fish may eat the newly produced fish of her own kind, because first of all, they do not have the consciousness of protecting the small fish, and secondly, they will think that the small fish are food for feeding, so they will eat them. Male bettas will not eat, because they are born with the habit of protecting eggs, and their eggs are guarded by male fish, so in general, they will not eat their own kind of fish.

2. What kind of food

does the betta like to eat? 1. Animal feed: The betta is a carnivorous fish and likes to eat some mosquito larvae in the wild. Artificial feeding can feed some shrimp, red worms, tubificidae, water fleas, mealworms, Tenebrio molitor, nematodes, fish worms, etc. These foods have high nutritional content, and they are all liked by fighting fish. Breeders can feed more to promote their growth and development. Live baits need to be sterilized before feeding, which can reduce parasitic and bacterial infections.

2. Plant feed: Betta is not particularly fond of animal feed, but breeders should also feed some regularly to ensure balanced nutrition. Plant feeds suitable for fighting fish include algae, aquatic plants, moss, spinach leaves, fruits and so on.

3. Synthetic feed: The types of artificial synthetic feed are relatively rich, and the breeder can choose the shape and taste of the feed according to the habits of the betta.