[BubbiBubba]

Quick question! Are peas very bad for betta fish? I've been treating my fish with blanched pea halves & quarters, & it has been working well with his belly! I don't have any live daphnia nearby, but I would love to! I know that helps with bloating... So, back to the real ? --- I read somewhere on this website that peas damaged betta's digestive system & shortened life spans... What do you think?

All help is worshiped & appreciated!

Xoxo

 

[BubbiBubba]

Yeah, and since pellet food is already chock full of indigestible fiber (wheat meal), peas are no different. The key word, as Kim said, is moderation.

Thank you! I shall keep that in mind. I don't feed Bubba peas unless he is bloated, which I understand is very different from just being well fed! :-D Although, since you brought up that whole "pellet food is...full of...fiber" stuff, how come we don't just keep feeding bettas pellets even when they're bloated? Maybe because it's dry, so it wouldn't help? Unless you soaked it prior to feeding...

Not all pellet food must be soaked before feedng, right?

& since you are a moderator, can you tell me how I could directly reply to a commenter? Unless you quote them, how can they know that you have responded unless they keep checking back on this website???

Thanks to any responders!

 

[BubbiBubba]

Honestly, I've never had an issue feeding peas occasionally for constipation, and they always seem to work well. I don't see any reason why they'd be harmful when fed in moderation...to a carnivore they're basically just indigestible fiber.

That's what I was thinking! I completely agree with you... glad someone seems to follow the same regimen. :thumbsup:

 

[BubbiBubba]

Sakura8, you. Are. Amazing! :'D Happy to of asked you.

With Gratitude,
Moi!