Fluval Betta Freeze Dried Bloodworms

Fluval Betta Freeze Dried Bloodworms are a treat food for bettas, sold in a 0.18 oz. container (model 14840). Bloodworms are the larvae of midge flies and a natural food source that bettas take eagerly.

A natural food

Wild bettas eat insect larvae in shallow water. Fluval recommends including bloodworms as part of a betta’s regular diet. They are high in protein, which is important for growth and development.

Freeze dried

Freeze drying removes water while locking in nutrition and flavor, according to Fluval. The result keeps on the shelf without a freezer and is easier to handle than frozen cubes. Fluval says the taste helps bring out natural feeding and hunting instincts.

A treat, not a staple

Fluval positions these as a complement to your betta’s daily diet. Bloodworms alone are not a complete diet. Use them alongside a balanced pellet such as Hikari Betta Bio-Gold or Fluval Bug Bites Betta.

How to feed

• Offer one or two worms, two or three times a week.
• Soak them in tank water for a minute first so they soften and sink less quickly.
• Remove any worms left after a few minutes.
• Use tweezers to hand feed and encourage hunting.

Why soak

Freeze dried foods expand when they take on water. Soaking before feeding lets that happen outside the fish, which many keepers prefer for bettas prone to bloating.

Who it suits

Betta keepers who want a convenient high-protein treat that stores easily. The worms also tempt bettas that are off their food after a move or a water change. Close the container tightly after each use; freeze dried food absorbs moisture from the air and can spoil once it does.

The 0.18 oz. size is light by weight but holds a lot of worms, so a container lasts a single betta a long time when used as a treat.