Bug Bites Safe For Betta?

[tokiodreamy]

Hello,

Fluval has released their line of bug bites in my area and I was curious if it was safe for my betta. I know freezedried foods are not safe, but I didn't see any mention of freezedried on the package. My betta does not eat pellets so I was looking for a nonfrozen alternarive. I figured this would be easier than ordering wingless flies.

 

[Galathiel]

I feed the smallest type of Bug Bites as treats. They are almost like flecks. My home betta loves them.

 

[NavigatorBlack]

Why do you say freeze dried foods aren't safe? I have used them very effectively with many fish, including Bettas. I have never seen any evidence otherwise. I bred Bettas conditioned with freeze dried foods, and consider them far superior to any pellet on the market.

Bug bites look good for insect eaters like Bettas.

 

[Aurah]

Both my bettas love the smallest size of the Bug Bites. I've never had any issues.

 

[junebug]

Freeze dried foods are only a problem if they aren't rehydrated as they can cause bloat.

However, bug bites are fine for bettas either way. Though I don't know why your betta wouldn't eat pellets, unless you're feeding him pellets that are too big for him to eat. Not that size has ever stopped any of mine...

 

[emma]

My betta's LOVE bug bites! A couple of my boys actually kinda jump to get them.

 

[tokiodreamy]

Why do you say freeze dried foods aren't safe? I have used them very effectively with many fish, including Bettas. I have never seen any evidence otherwise. I bred Bettas conditioned with freeze dried foods, and consider them far superior to any pellet on the market.

Bug bites look good for insect eaters like Bettas.

Like junebug stated: if they're not rehydrated properly they can cause issues. I feed frozen brine shrimp and bloodworms and he loves them!

My betta spits out pellets and lets them sink. I tried soaking them too and no change. He will eat mico tropical pellets but not betta pellets.

I'm glad to know they're good to go! He loved them so much I was hoping they didn't need soaking! I liked how they also included fiber foods like peas and potatoes.

Thank you all for the replies!

 

[RobinWhiskers]

I have not used Bug Bites, I've heard they're mostly plant matter but I could be incorrect.

 

[Platylover]

I’ve been using them for awhile now in my tanks and all the fish(including bettas) seem to like them. When you buy the container you get a whole lot more than what it seems like because of how small they are which is a bonus.

 

[colossaldingus]

I have not used Bug Bites, I've heard they're mostly plant matter but I could be incorrect.

Fortunately they're not mostly plant matter. You can read the ingredient list , and keep in mind that ingredients on food are listed in order of how much is in it. Meaning that for the Bug Bites line, dried black soldier fly larvae are the number one ingredient.

 

[Lawrence Toush]

a you tubes video suggested Bug Bites for your betta. A reviewer says they sink too fast. Anyone using Bug Bites?

 

[Albifrons]

I don't use them for my betta personally, but I've heard from a lot of people on here that they love them.

 

[BottomDweller]

I don't have a betta currently but I use bug bites. When you put them in most float. If you push them under water they sink quite slowly.

 

[Fanatic]

I wanted to get them, but apparently, it's harder to find the betta ones.

 

[PrincessBettafish]

I use them for my bettas and ADFs. They do sink but my fish love chasing them. I didn't realize there was a betta formula, so I use the tropical formula.

 

[Demeter]

I use the small tropical bug bites for my sorority. They don't sink to fast IMO.

 

[Repolie]

I have the betta formula, sinks quite fast, but feed a few at a time so they can get them. My bettas love them and scavenge at the bottom for more.

 

[sadcanine]

I would say go for it! My betta loves them and eats the ones that sink to the bottom because the ones that float are stolen by the other fish. They do dunk, but if your betta forages for food on the bottom as mine does, you should be absolutely fine.

 

[saalice729]

I find the small tropical formula ones good. I got the betta formula and the granules are super tiny, almost like sand. My bettas hardly notice them.

 

[Jellibeen]

I use them. My dude likes them. They float until you push them under water. He zooms down to munch them up as they sink. He’s faster than he looks.

 

[BettaWeather]

My betta usually gets NLS but I give him Bug Bites tropical formula for small fish once in a while for some variety. He loves them and snaps them up so fast they don't even have a chance to sink.

 

[ajoyfulbettta]

I use the small tropical formula for all my bettas and they love it. they sink faster than my other pellets

 

[BigManAquatics]

Might have to give these a try, seen them in the store.