Lively Bew Betta Not Eating Properly

Rufus_s_Mommy · 10-06-2005, 12:18 AM

Hello all! I'm new to the fishforums, but not new to the fish world. I actually work at a pet store, and have had a betta before for almost 4 years-

Mr. Pickles. I recently purchased a new betta (just last week) who is more than healthy, and very frisky- he does the whole "follow your finger" thing. Sadly, he isn't eating much at ALL! My first betta ate twice a day and was happy to get fed- he was a ziggy piggy!! However, the new guy- Rufus is only eating about a crumb a day- if that.

His water temperature is always about 75, and I've tried feeding flakes, pellets, AND bloodworms! In the pet store he was eating pellets- and I assume he was eating there. Anything else I can do?? I've also noticed he's in that "pissy" mode- like he's seeing his own reflection and getting all fired up over it. I'm wondering if this is causing him to not eat... however he isn't always "fired up"! *sighs* I've asked everyone in the store- fish specialists included, and an online vet... lol... Perhaps someone else out there has a similar experience?? Thanks for your help.

Lydia · 10-06-2005, 07:57 AM

He will probably start eating soon. Often when you buy one they won't eat for a few days and then they will start eating for no apparent reason. Just keep on trying. And, welcome to Fish Forums!

Beerleader · 10-06-2005, 10:26 AM

Mine did that when I first got him, he always refused flake or pellets, but he loves bloodworms and mosquito larvae, he gobbles them right up. Good luck and welcome to the forum!

Chazwick · 10-06-2005, 01:04 PM

Trying live foods may help.

Welcome to the forums.

mlefev · 10-06-2005, 06:53 PM

Live foods can be a good option. My first betta wouldn't eat when I brought him home for over a week. One day he just started eating, so go figure. They're all different and handle the stress of being transported quite differently. As long as he's active and doesn't appear to be diseased, I wouldn't worry too much yet.

Rufus_s_Mommy · 10-06-2005, 08:13 PM

Thanks all for your opinions. Like I've said, he's very active, hopefully you are all right, and he just needs time to adjust. Thanks again.

sharky · 10-08-2005, 02:26 PM

I've had my betta for a month or two now and he will not anything but peas and green beans! He doesn't eat flake live or frozen food- but he will guzzle down peas. On the whole bettas are sometimes very picky eaters.

10-06-2005, 12:18 AM	#1
Rufus_s_Mommy picks her nose Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Honkies Across the Bridge, Arkansas Age: 25 Posts: 2	Lively Bew Betta Not Eating Properly Hello all! I'm new to the fishforums, but not new to the fish world. I actually work at a pet store, and have had a betta before for almost 4 years- Mr. Pickles. I recently purchased a new betta (just last week) who is more than healthy, and very frisky- he does the whole "follow your finger" thing. Sadly, he isn't eating much at ALL! My first betta ate twice a day and was happy to get fed- he was a ziggy piggy!! However, the new guy- Rufus is only eating about a crumb a day- if that. His water temperature is always about 75, and I've tried feeding flakes, pellets, AND bloodworms! In the pet store he was eating pellets- and I assume he was eating there. Anything else I can do?? I've also noticed he's in that "pissy" mode- like he's seeing his own reflection and getting all fired up over it. I'm wondering if this is causing him to not eat... however he isn't always "fired up"! sighs I've asked everyone in the store- fish specialists included, and an online vet... lol... Perhaps someone else out there has a similar experience?? Thanks for your help.

10-06-2005, 06:53 PM	#5
mlefev Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: California Age: 26 Posts: 817	Live foods can be a good option. My first betta wouldn't eat when I brought him home for over a week. One day he just started eating, so go figure. They're all different and handle the stress of being transported quite differently. As long as he's active and doesn't appear to be diseased, I wouldn't worry too much yet. __________________ Well rounded fun and discussions available at Lots of Fun 10 gal 3 zebra danios 2 solid orange platies 1 clown pleco Too many stinking pond snails to count...miserable things.

10-06-2005, 08:13 PM	#6
Rufus_s_Mommy picks her nose Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Honkies Across the Bridge, Arkansas Age: 25 Posts: 2	Thanks a Million! Thanks all for your opinions. Like I've said, he's very active, hopefully you are all right, and he just needs time to adjust. Thanks again. __________________ "Mr. Gomers likes his nummy vittles- he's gonna eat em all.. he's gonna eat em all..." Proud mommy of: Rufus- Betta Gomer- Chinchilla Gus- Hamster Tippy- Mutt Mr. Pickles- Betta

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10-06-2005, 07:57 AM	#2
Lydia Ichthus Owner Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: FL Posts: 1,907	He will probably start eating soon. Often when you buy one they won't eat for a few days and then they will start eating for no apparent reason. Just keep on trying. And, welcome to Fish Forums!

10-06-2005, 10:26 AM	#3
Beerleader Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Lexington, Kentucky Age: 34 Posts: 382	Mine did that when I first got him, he always refused flake or pellets, but he loves bloodworms and mosquito larvae, he gobbles them right up. Good luck and welcome to the forum!

10-06-2005, 01:04 PM	#4
Chazwick <3 Break it... Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Inside Your Skull <3 Age: 17 Posts: 404	Trying live foods may help. Welcome to the forums.

10-08-2005, 02:26 PM	#7
sharky where's the bubbles? Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: West Midlands, England Age: 16 Posts: 31	I've had my betta for a month or two now and he will not anything but peas and green beans! He doesn't eat flake live or frozen food- but he will guzzle down peas. On the whole bettas are sometimes very picky eaters.

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