My new betta fish isn't eating bloodworms; they just sink. What's wrong?

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I have a better for about 1 month now. I started giving him his food which is the bloodworms. Now he doesn't really eat and leaves the bloodworms sink to the bottom tank. I don't know what to do or what to think? Pet's info: Fish | Betta | Male | 16 days old | 2.5 lbs

Todd Cecil · Accepted Answer

Thanks for reaching out about Blew and including a photo. Bloodworms are a poor diet for betta fish, lacking vitamins and minerals. Check and correct water quality for pH, ammonia, nitrites and nitrates. Betta fish need to eat a pelleted diet that is fortified in vitamins and minerals. Packets of food should be replaced every 2-3 months as vitamins degrade quickly. If anorexia continues, a veterinary visit is recommended to test for intestinal, gill or skin parasites which can cause anorexia, along with other problems. Good luck.

My new betta fish isn't eating bloodworms; they just sink. What's wrong?

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