What should i be feeding my betta?

Feed once per day, 2-3 pellets. Fasting for one day per week is ok, and really even encouraged because it gives his digestive system time to clear out and rest. The bloodworms and brine shrimp are great once or twice a week, but the pellets or flakes should make up the majority of his diet because they provide the most complete nutrition.

The basis that most people seem to use is that his stomach is only as big as one of his eyes, so you really shouldn't feed him more than twice that amount each day (you can spread it out over the day if you'd like). Bettas will overeat if you allow it, so don't feel bad if he's giving you that "feed me" look. Overfeeding can cause not only an overweight betta, but swimbladder disorder. They also become constipated from time to time (if he suddenly has a big belly, but doesn't seem ill, that's probably the case). To remedy constipation, feed him a small portion of a cooked, deshelled pea. It will get his system moving. I also try to add a small portion of pea to my bettas' weekly diet just to help prevent constipation, and for the sake of balance.

Bettas are carnivores (or insectivores to be more specific), and they should not be given a plant-based diet. They will eat such food, but only on the brink of starvation, as a last resort. Pet stores often try to pass this concept off, often as an excuse for their own neglect or lack of fish care education.

Actually, bettas are carnivores by nature so bloodworms and brine shrimp will be good additions. Many hobbyist feed only live, frozen and/or freeze dried meat/insect foods only.

Be careful that you are not overfeeding your betta. It's appetite is healthy because it is now in an appropriate environment. I would recommend that you feed the fish before you leave on Friday and let it fast over the weekend. Fish do not need to be fed daily. In fact, most fish benefit from a regular period of fasting.

As far as feeding, a couple pellets in the morning and a single flake or two before you leave is adequate. If you introduce bloodworms, brine shrimp or other foods, substitute for the pellets/flakes. Freeze dried food is easier to feed as you can easily pick out 1-2 individual pieces which is all you should feed. Keep in mind that a betta's stomach is roughly the size of its eye so be careful not to overfeed.

For Betta's, that make special Betta food. This will provide the most nourishment. 3-4 pellets a day is plenty. Fish tent to eat more then they need, then they create more waste and you have to clean the tank more often. You can add blood worms or brine shrimp, but not too often. If you start with these frozen foods, they could become use to them, and become picky, not eating the food that gives them the most nourishment.

They're fine not to be fed over the weekend. I learned the hard way not to have other people feed my fish for me, after coming back to tanks that were completely opaque!

They are carnivores, so they like little shreds of chicken. Live blackworms are their favorite, although keeping a mass of squirming worms in the fridge is likely to upset your co-workers! Frozen bloodworms are great and easy to feed. Throw out any thawed worms rather than trying to save them for later. Brine shrimp tend to be small for adult bettas, and IME the frozen brine shrimp fall apart in the tank, with most of them not being eaten. Try frozen mysis shrimp which are larger. Use a turkey baster to remove any uneaten food, because frozen will foul the water quickly.

They will over-eat so watch their tummies. Keep up with the water changes. I am not a fan of small filtered tanks like these because people seem to think they're off the hook for frequent water changes. I'd change 50% of the water weekly to keep him at his healthiest.

It's good to fast them at least one day per week, anyway.

Happy healthy bettas build bubblenests, so if you're seeing a bubblenest that's good. You'll notice that they're most likely to build bubblenests after a water change, so please make sure that you keep up with that.

Here's a good basic care FAQ from the International Betta Congress:

http://www.ibcbettas.org/faq.htm

Here's another great resource for you: the Ultimate Bettas forum, with lots of experienced betta people:

http://www.ultimatebettas.com/

Bettas love variety in their diet. They love blood worms especially. You can feed your Betta green peas( FROZEN ONES as it's guarantied to not have pesticide and no extras which are harmful). You can feed your betta frozen peas by defrosting, taking off shell/outer skin (they can't digest it) and mushing it up, then give little pieces of it. It will usually sink to the bottom but don't worry, they will eat it eventually. I like to feed my Betta a combination of Hikari small pellets, freeze dried bloodworms and frozen peas. They love Hikari pellets and they last a VERY long time as there is alot of them in each bag. Good luck.

I have 3 Bettas and they LOVE dried up blood worms. They sell them in pet stores everywhere. Don't feed the fish more than they can eat in 5 minutes. I only feed them once a day and they have been alive for 2 years :-)

you could go to your local pet store and ask them what they recommend. I usually feed my betta once or twice a day :) good luck.

by flake food specifically made for bettas

Bettas eat off of a plant to the name of the plant is a Peace Lilly. Ask any pet shop they can verify this the fish love it .

there are dry prawns tins at the pet shop and supermarkets