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funnyfish Hobbyist Posts: 123 Kudos: 120 Votes: 20 Registered: 28-Jan-2005	is it ok for my betta's to eat pleco food( Hikari Tropical Algae wafers)? let me know what you think thank you tell me or
Posted 18-Feb-2006 00:31
OldTimer Mega Fish USAF Retired Posts: 1181 Kudos: 1294 Votes: 809 Registered: 08-Feb-2005	I don't see why it would be a problem. Just make sure if that is what you are feeding that it is just a small amount. I'm know betta expert, but I've read where they can have a tendency to over eat if allowed too, which can cause some constipation problems. Jim Water, taken in moderation, cannot hurt anybody. -- Mark Twain
Posted 18-Feb-2006 00:50
funnyfish Hobbyist Posts: 123 Kudos: 120 Votes: 20 Registered: 28-Jan-2005	its not what i feed them but when i feed my pleco they have a tendency to eat some of it and what ever is left of it through out the day like a snake. they seem to enjoy it though and i think they stoped eating there betta pellets. but i was jut wonderin if it was safe for them.
Posted 18-Feb-2006 15:43
fishyhelper288 Fish Guru Posts: 2161 Kudos: 1951 Votes: 137 Registered: 29-Feb-2004	all my fish mob my algae wafers, from my bettas and rams, oto my sunfish
Posted 18-Feb-2006 17:32
bettachris Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3875 Kudos: 4173 Votes: 452 Registered: 13-Jun-2004	just dont feed them that all the time i guess, as bettas are carn, and should have some meat meal in their diet.
Posted 19-Feb-2006 03:06
dreamweaver8891 Big Fish Posts: 320 Kudos: 533 Votes: 79 Registered: 25-Apr-2004	Frankly, my fish thrive with a varied diet... So IMO, your Bettas eating some of the algae wafers shouldn't hurt anything.... In fact, I've heard and read that a varied diet seems to be important to all types of fish's immune systems... To thine own self be true...
Posted 19-Feb-2006 17:25
fishyhelper288 Fish Guru Posts: 2161 Kudos: 1951 Votes: 137 Registered: 29-Feb-2004	yea i agree with the aried diet, i used to only feed be bettas pellets, but now that i have added bloodworms, and flake, they are much more active, and their colors are fantastic
Posted 19-Feb-2006 18:26
luvmykrib Fish Addict Posts: 585 Kudos: 256 Votes: 27 Registered: 08-Nov-2005	The algae flakes every now and then are good for most fish, they provide roughage to prevent constipation. And if you check the ingredients you'll see most veg flakes still have quite a bit of fish meal in them, so they have some protein as well. "If you're afraid you'll make a mistake, you won't make anything." -Family Circus
Posted 20-Feb-2006 02:13


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