Chinese betta fish eat black-shell shrimp because they are omnivorous animals, and most foods can be eaten, especially animal feed, which is their favorite food type. Black-shell shrimp is an ornamental shrimp, but they are not only ornamental, but also have comprehensive nutrients in their bodies. When culturing Chinese betta fish artificially, you can choose to feed them some black-shell shrimp, preferably some live black-shell shrimp. This can exercise their predation ability and enhance their activity.

Chinese betta fish and black-shell shrimp can be raised in different places. Although Chinese betta fish will prey on black-shell shrimp, as long as the breeder can ensure that their food is sufficient, Chinese betta fish generally will not take the initiative to attack black-shell shrimp.

If breeders want Chinese betta fish and black-shell shrimp to coexist peacefully, they need to ensure that the depth of fish tank is more than 20 cm. In this way, Chinese betta fish moves in the upper layer, while black-shell shrimp moves in the lower layer, and the living areas are far apart, so there will not be too much conflict. Usually, some aquatic plants can be planted or some shelter houses can be placed to give black-shell shrimp a shelter. It is also necessary to ensure that the Chinese betta fish have enough food, so that they will not look for other food.