Freeze Dried Bloodworms

[FBTgirl]

Are freeze dried bloodworms good for bettas? I want to know because I have been feeding them to my new fish. I want to start feeding them to my bettas to but I wanted to ask you guys because I don't want one of my bettas to end up sick . So are they good for bettas?

 

[andyw823]

I give my Bettas some once a week and never experienced any probs. Reason i use these over live/frozen is that these are way too much for a Betta where as the freeze dried you can add just the right amount.

 

[FBTgirl]

Ok thanks Just making sure

 

[andyw823]

I normaly give them 3 worms each once a week!!

 

[FBTgirl]

I am thinking of feeding mine 2 worms each on Friday and Wednesday I know Royal will love em

 

[t.ropical_m.istx3]

once a week should be plenty. it's like candy, too much isn't good for them.

 

[MikeD67]

once a week should be plenty. it's like candy, too much isn't good for them.

This is true blood worms are a nice tasty treat for bettas but to many feedings of this has been known to cause dropsy.

 

[Maxsmom]

Actually, I think you can consider freeze-dried bloodworms like candy... a treat for a betta but I wouldn't make it part of a regular diet. Freeze-dried anything - and used in daily feedings - can lead to serious constipation problems - especially in bettas. I prefer to not give them and offer the frozen/thawed bloodworms. You don't have to give them the entire cube... just shave off a piece (I sort of cut the cubes in quarters)... thaw them in some tank water and choose 2-3 of the juiciest. This form of bloodworms is actually very nutricious and shouldn't be confused with the freeze-dried ones to be offered as a treat. You can give frozen/thawed bloodworms daily or at least 3x per week. To be honest, the only trouble I have with the frozen/thawed ones is not giving more than they should get - they just love them so much they do their wiggle dance to entice you to give them another one! But overfeeding isn't good either!

 

[fish14]

something thats really wierd is my betta doesn't seem to like them when ever i try feeding 1 or 2 worms to him he just comes up to it then swims away... i guess its just his presonality...lol