new betta not eating

[Nothingness]

I had this exact problem when I got my new Betta about 3 weeks ago. Be paitent and he will eat when hes ready. Mine took till day 5 before he ate. Now he asks for food everyday when I first see him.

[Juicebox]

just got back from pet store with some blood worms,i put them in and they started sinking,he chased after them slowly and sucked 1 in and swallowed it,he did not try to eat any of the others and they are now lying on the bottom of the tank..

i guess ill stop feeding him for a couple days then try again

[xShainax]

Took Epizon the guy in my pic a week to start eating

[Nothingness]

try a few times a day and just remove any uneaten food. The first meal my betta ate was just 1 piece then the next day he ate 5 pellets

[eemmais]

I have the same pellets and my betta seems to really like them. He actually likes those more than bloodworms! I'd just wait for awhile. I'm sure he will start eating soon. Also, make sure your dropping them right in front of him. Good luck!

[DoctorWhoLuver]

Once he gets used to blood worms, might not want to eat pellets.

[Juicebox]

little update..

hes been eating bloodworms the past 2 days. twice a day,im givin him 2 or 3 little worms each time.. ive tried the pellets before putttin the worms in but hes not interested,he will follow the pellet and then just watch it sink or he will suck it in then spit it right back out..


ill try one of the more expensive brand pellets when i have some more cash and report back

[Perseusmom]

Maybe you could call where you got him and see what they feed the Bettas. You really dont wont him to only the blookworms they are more like for treats so keep trying with the pellets. Good luck !

[Juicebox]

got him from petco,i can ask them when im there next,i will keep trying the pellets but i am thinking maybe he just doesnt like the brand im using,for now bloodworms pellets and flakes is all i have available till i make more money :(

[whatsupyall]

New Life Spectrum for the win no doubt.

Edit: Atison pellets are good too. So is Omega 1 I've heard. I personally use NLS so that is what I can recommend.