Only bloodworms...

[DiiQue]

So my new CT does not like the pellets I got him but gobbles up the freeze dried bloodworms. Until the good pellets arrive, and assuming he will eat those, can I just feed him only the bloodworms? If so, what's the general consensus regarding proper amounts? Currently I'm giving him 3 in the morning and 3 in the afternoon. If for some strange reason he doen't like the new pellets, can I just continue to feed him the bloodworms? Brine shrimp isn't available where I live...

Thanks in advance!

[LebronTheBetta]

When are the pellets going to arrive? And feed only 2 bloodworms per day. They can get bloated really fast with those things. It's like chocolate to us.

[DiiQue]

I'm hoping Friday, if they made it to that particular APO shipment, otherwise, it will be mid to late next week.

[LebronTheBetta]

Hope Friday!! Just watch for any signs of bloat and that's it.

[DiiQue]

Cool beans. Right now his stomach is barely round (it seems to be the perfect "just ate the right amount shape" based on a pic I saw in another thread/site). But I will keep monitoring.

Another stupid question, what is the harm with an all bloodworm diet? If I understand correctly, this is what they eat in the wild... Just want to be more informed. Thanks!

[LebronTheBetta]

If Freeze-Dried, most of the nutrition went bye-bye. Live and Frozen are fine, though. They have the nutrition. The best food is all based on variety. Variety is the key for the best nutrition. :)

[DiiQue]

I'm sure glad you're an active member. I've learned a lot the past two weeks I've been a member here than I would just relying on good ol' Google. :)

[KevinPham123]

In my experience, to make my betta to eat e.g pellets, I kind of starve the betta for a day or two, after that they will be more likely to eat it. Not feeding it for 1 or 2 days shouldn't hurt the betta. I've had 5 to 6 (lost count) of these fish in my life now. :)