Well just do not let him "piggy" himself too much although I know that Hikari has the reputation of having excellent luck with feeding bettas. They are great with their pellets (just the right size for betta mouths) and they really seem to like the taste but they can constipate them terribly if they overeat so no more than 3 or 4 pellets a meal for 2 meals a day. Really it is no fun to restrict their eating but to deal with constipation is REALLY horrible. It can turn a betta owner gray overnight almost literally.
I am so glad that you did not have to go through the months of trying to find out what he would eat though and that has happened before let me tell you.
They can be little devils when it comes to finding something they will eat. Some bettas just will not accept much variety in their diet. Most fish love to change foods but bettas are funny. Some of them like to experiment and some of them settle on one food and will not even attempt anything else. If you try another food and he rejects it do not worry. As long as he will keep eating the food that you know is good for him, it is okay. And any Hikari product will keep him healthy if he does not overdo it. Almost every betta will eat bloodworms though if you ever do decide to extend his diet, but do be careful with them as some humans are allergic to them so it is sometimes advisable to handle them with tweezers to keep from having direct contact with them. I have not got a problem but if you happen to have a lot of allergies, we would not want to have you have a problem.
I am so happy that you are having a good time with your fish. He will have such a great personality from the interaction with you.
Rose
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