Is it ok to make Betta work for food?

[mona]

I'm new at this so I don't want to stress out My Betta. I have been putting the tip of a paint brush (canvas brush wood end) in the top of the water for him to chase then I drop a pellet as I pull out the wooden tip. I do this for 3 pellets in the morning. At noon I do 2 pellets and just before lights out I do 3 pellets. 

Is it stressful to make him chase for his food?

Does it help?

Is it ok to split his meal into 3 times a day instead of 1?

 

[Guppysnail]

Small meals are better in my opinion. But its just an opinion. Gorging once i dont feel is good for anything. Playing with your betta I feel is also good. They really have to work much harder in the wild for food. Anything that stimulates fish in a positive manner and keeps them from boredom. 😁

[Beardedbillygoat1975]

@monaI think this is great. Part of the appeal of bettas is they are wet pets. They need exercise, using their hunting instincts I feel helps their color and makes them come out more as they seek out the food and attention. 

[Levi_Aquatics]

Splitting up the feedings is beneficial for sure. Making him “work” for the food gives him something to do and some exercise. It also helps simulate what he would have to do in the wild for food. 

[GameCzar]

If making my girl beg for her pellets is wrong, I don't wanna be right! 😉

She seems to enjoy it, and I know I do.

[mona]

Thanks everyone. Awesome I can continue this. It makes me happy to fuss over him.