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Why is my male betta making bubbles and not eating his food?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Fish | Unknown - Fish | Male | 1 month and 13 days old | 1.8 lbs

My male betta fish is making bubbles.. What does that mean? I checked everything and he doesn't eat the tropical flakes or betta pellets. What can I do wrong? He constantly stare at the bubbles and make more and keep on focusing on making it...How will he eat?

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Answered By Debi Matlack

Veterinary Technician

Published on August 10th, 2017

Bettas use bubbles to make nests, even without a mate. Try feeding just a tiny bit or even skipping a day, as long as he is active, swimming, fins are not clamped. Overfeeding may contribute to his not going after the food when you put it in.

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