Three betta pellets per day is conservative but because Bettas are
prone to complications stemming from overfeeding it's usually better to
err on the side of less, particularly when feeding a diet of dry foods
like pellets. A couple of small feedings per day (two feedings of 3
pellets each) will help to avoid issues with constipation and bloating.

I agree Zebulon, her betta is a little on the thin side but I don't
think it's related to the bizarre scale loss. Potentially, it could be
the quality of food. I wonder if the food was very old and the vitamins
dissipated, if a nutritional imbalance could be to blame.


Any updates on your fish Deborah?


Zëbulon wrote:
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I wont comment on his missing scales but will on his food. That is not much
food unless those pellets are awfully large for a betta. I feed mine twice
a day, usually all they want each time. They live between 4 and 5 years.
Thier diet is a mix of dried "betta" food and frozen fish foods.