Betta isn't eating :( - UPDATE -

[BC_MoM]

Hey guys... so the male Betta I got on Sunday STILL isn't eating. He ate two flakes on Sunday - and none since then.

He seems to be active for the most part - so I don't think he's sick....

When I put flakes in, he'll swim up, ?sniff? them, and then swim away..

Could he not LIKE the flakes?

I plan on going to Petland on Friday to get some bloodworms - is that alright/a good idea??

Also, what brands of food for flakes or whatever should I look for? What should I be feeding this little guy?

[k9krazee]

I would give the pellets a try, I know my last Betta just didn't like the flakes. Hope he starts eating soon!

[chocolatepuppy]

Most of my bettas didn't like flakes and they tended to cloud the water too. I'd try pellets.

[buttercup132]

I agree pellets are a favorite among mine

It could be that he eats them when you go away too

[Chilli]

I'd say try pellets. My boys love the Hikari brand. =D

[Zippy]

Most bettas don't like flakes so I'd go get pellets.Bio-gold are the best.My fish love them more then freeze-dried bloodworms.

[Argranade]

My old betta's where always fed pellets in the pet stores because there cleaner, so maybe your betta is not used to flakes right now ... pellets would be a good option but do add some blood worms in it's diet as most betta's love them.

Good luck!

[Flatcoatluver]

Funny! Every single betta I have ever had (7) they hated the blood worms. Yes, all of bettas don't like flakes either, so no worries you don't have a sick betta, just a picky one.

[Husky_mom]

I had one that didn´t ate for a whole week when i got him.......

Pellets are a big hit among my betta gang.......also I use freeze dried bloodworm as treats or as weekend food........on weekdays i only give pellets

[Argranade]

Funny! Every single betta I have ever had (7) they hated the blood worms. Yes, all of bettas don't like flakes either, so no worries you don't have a sick betta, just a picky one.

Well every single one of my betta's over the years ( about 10) loved there blood worms ....

Every betta is different.

[zoomer]

I have two new Bettas and the first few days they wouldn't eat. I started to get real worried even though Bettas don't starve easily (Bettas can go more than 30 days without food! Although I would never go without feeding mine). They ate after getting settled in well. But I would try blood worms or pellets in your case

[BC_MoM]

YAY! So I went to Aardvark Pets today and talked to the man who ran it about what to feed him. He gave me a package of Hikari Betta Bio-Gold and said to feed 1-2, and if he eats those maybe a 3rd. He also gave me a little pamphlet on caring for a Betta for free.

I'm so darn happy - I came home, cleaned out the flakes and gave him 2 Hikari pellets - and he ate it all (so I gave him one more)!

Thanks for the suggestions you guys!!

[Chilli]

Yay! Glad to hear he finally ate for you.
Hikari most always does the trick. =D I use it for both my bettas and my cichlids.

[Flatcoatluver]

Yay! Glad to hear he finally ate for you.
Hikari most always does the trick. =D I use it for both my bettas and my cichlids.

Sorry to hijack the thread, but your cichlids do fine on betta pellets? I wonder if I should start feeding my cichlid it.

[Chilli]

Sorry to hijack the thread, but your cichlids do fine on betta pellets? I wonder if I should start feeding my cichlid it.

I don't feed my Cichlids betta pellets. Hikari has different types of pellets made especially for cichlids.
HERE is a link to what it looks like and all. My cichlids love it.