There is this ditch in our backyard and I scooped out some water and found these little bugs abot this at big as this star * they are round and black and move around a lot. I am freezing them now can I feed them to my betta?
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The water in the tank is clear on the inside but a fish just died in there and I took it out. Now there is this greyish clearish film at the top with little bubbles. What is this? What can I do? The fish seems just fine. Will it hurt my betta?
2007-02-21 11:47:16 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
Yes, you can feed thse to your betta! Good betta food! An easy way is to use an ice cube tray. Put just a little tank water in each spot and a few of your food bugs. Freeze them that way and they are already in single serving portions! Freeze as many as you can get while they are there and when the ditch dries up or the bugs aren't there anymore you will still have this special treat.
You need to do a water change to help get rid of the film in the tank. You can probably scoop some of it out with a net before you change the water.
EDIT: G makes a good point, if the ditch smells or have any oily looking film it would be better not to use those food items. Otherwise I say go for it. I collect as much live food as possible for my fish and as long as you are careful it works out fine.
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2007-02-21 11:55:41 · answer #1 · answered by magicman116 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would not feed your betta this. It sounds like you're not sure what the other fish dies from - could be something harmful to your betta. I think it would be safer to go to the pet store and see what kind of live things they may have for your betta. I know bettas eat a type of shrimp and some worms. Good luck! Below is a web site that has information on recommended diet.
2007-02-21 19:58:46 · answer #2 · answered by Jennifer C 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
don't feed your betta anything that could be contaminated. anything growing in a ditch is most likely contaminated.
if a fish died in your tank that makes ammonia spikes and you should do a water change. the film could be from bacteria living and or dying. a clean betta is a happy betta. anytime something looks weird change the water -- it is your first and best defense to keeping your fish healthy.
2007-02-21 19:55:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a beta. We give it bugs all the time and it is fine. I think that it might be actually healthy for it to get natural food. About the second question, I would just clean the water and everything should be okay.
2007-02-21 20:02:24 · answer #4 · answered by Carissa B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO WAY CAN U FEED UR BETA THAT........WOULD YOU EAT IT CAUE I DONT THINK THAT I WOULD SO YOUR BETTA PROLLY WONT EAT IT..............OR HE COULD DIE FROM IT
2007-02-21 20:17:13 · answer #5 · answered by Candy_Girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋