The best Hikari food for betta fish is Hikari Betta Bio-Gold, a floating daily pellet made specifically for bettas, with astaxanthin and spirulina for colour and a garlic attractant that fussy bettas readily accept. Here is how to feed your betta well and get the brightest colour.
Key takeaways
- Best Hikari betta food: Betta Bio-Gold — a floating pellet with astaxanthin, spirulina and a garlic attractant.
- Feeding: 5 to 10 pellets up to three times a day; avoid over-feeding and bloating.
- Fry: start betta fry on First Bites before pellets.
- Buy in India: genuine Hikari, delivered nationwide, at Fish Bazaar.
What to feed a betta
Bettas are carnivorous surface feeders with small stomachs. They do best on a small, protein-rich floating pellet fed in tiny amounts, rather than a generic flake. Betta Bio-Gold is tuned to exactly this: it floats where bettas feed, uses premium fish meal for protein, and adds colour enhancers for vivid reds and blues.
Why Hikari Betta Bio-Gold
- Made for bettas — pellet size and nutrition matched to their needs.
- Colour: astaxanthin and spirulina deepen reds and blues.
- Fussy-fish friendly: a garlic attractant wins over picky bettas.
- Floating: suits their surface-feeding habit and makes leftovers easy to spot.
How much and how often
Feed 5 to 10 pellets up to three times a day depending on your betta's size, only what it eats quickly. Bettas are prone to over-feeding and bloating, so keep portions small and skip a day occasionally if needed. New bettas can take a few days to accept a new food, so keep offering it. If yours is being stubborn, see our guide on fish food for picky eaters.
Breeding bettas?
Betta fry need a fine starter food — Hikari First Bites is ideal before they graduate to pellets. In a divided or community setup, Hikari Micro Pellets work for small tankmates.
Frequently asked questions
Is Hikari Betta Bio-Gold good for betta colour?
Yes — astaxanthin and spirulina are proven colour enhancers that deepen a betta's reds and blues with regular feeding.
My betta won't eat the pellets. What should I do?
Keep offering them; the garlic attractant usually wins bettas over within a few days. Feed at the surface where they naturally look for food.
Is Hikari fish food good for betta fish?
Yes — it is a premium Japanese brand with a betta-specific formula. For a full review, see is Hikari fish food good?
Where can I buy Hikari betta food online in India?
At Fish Bazaar — genuine Hikari Betta Bio-Gold, delivered across India. Browse the Hikari range.
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