Food

 Bettas are carnivorous fish. In their native habitats, they primarily fed on mosquito larvae. But bettas will eat almost anything even if it is not good for them. 

Many pet stores recommend feeding them pellets but from my experience a varied diet is best. Humans don't eat the same food everyday so why should betta fish. There are many other types of food that betta fish enjoy.

Here's a list that I feed my bettas:

Blood-worms - frozen and freeze-dried

Brine Shrimp - live, frozen and freeze-dried

And they will occasionally try to eat algae wafers if your feeding snails. If they do make sure they don't eat ALOT or they will become severely bloated!!

And betta pellets- I recommend getting Aqueon Betta food, their pellets are small and easy for betta's to eat.

You should feed only enough that the fish can consume in five minutes, and remove uneaten food - it can cause water to get dirty and toxic. I use a turkey baster to get uneaten food.

NOTE* FISH FLAKES ARE NOT FOOD!!

"Pet bettas should not be overfed; a few pellets per feeding is sufficient. Don't pay any attention to the package directions -- they are worded to ensure that you, the consumer, go through as much food as possible without harming your fish, so you can buy more food! One of the main causes of the decline of water quality and sick fish is overfeeding. Bettas kept at room temperature only require a feeding every other day or so, as their metabolisms slow considerably in response to their cooler water." (www.bettysplendens.com)