Fluval Bug Bites Betta Colour Flakes 18gm
Pack size
18 g
Water type
Freshwater
Protein / fat
46% / 7.5%
Cost per gram
$0.55
Food form
Flake
Floats or sinks
Surface feeding
Suits
Bettas
Feeding guide
2 min's worth, 2-3x daily
Shelf life once opened
Use within 6 months
Fluval Bug Bites Betta Colour Flakes 18gm
A single-fish portion of insect-based flake built specifically for betta colour and condition. Fluval Bug Bites Betta Colour Flakes lead with black soldier fly larvae and add krill and shrimp meal for natural colour support, in an 18 g pouch sized for one betta bowl or nano tank rather than a whole fishroom.
Key features
- Black soldier fly larvae #1 ingredient – an insect-based protein closer to a betta's natural diet than a grain-heavy flake.
- 46% crude protein – high for a flake food, suited to a betta's carnivore-leaning diet.
- Krill and shrimp meal included – natural colour and palatability support alongside haematococcus algae meal.
- Rich in omega-3 and omega-6 – 2.0% and 2.2% minimum, for fin and skin condition.
- 18 g pouch – sized to be used up well within its shelf life in a single-betta setup.
Ingredients
Dried black soldier fly larvae, herring meal, wheat flour, potatoes, wheat germ meal, fish protein concentrate, krill meal, shrimp meal, dried kelp, salmon oil, betaine anhydrous, L-lysine, DL-methionine, yeast extract, choline chloride, calcium L-ascorbyl-2-monophosphate (source of vitamin C), marigold extract, vitamin E supplement, ferrous sulphate, L-carnitine, haematococcus algae meal (colour), mixed tocopherols (preservative), rosemary extract, zinc oxide, manganous oxide, vitamin A supplement, copper sulphate, calcium iodate, vitamin D3 supplement.
Specifications
| Nutrient | Guaranteed analysis |
|---|---|
| Crude protein | Min. 46% |
| Crude fat | Min. 7.5% |
| Crude fibre | Max. 1.2% |
| Ash | Max. 7.5% |
| Moisture | Max. 6% |
| Calcium | Min. 1.3% |
| Phosphorus | Min. 0.9% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | Min. 2.0% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | Min. 2.2% |
| Vitamin A | Min. 25,000 IU/kg |
| Vitamin D3 | Min. 1,450 IU/kg |
| Vitamin E | Min. 100 IU/kg |
| Vitamin C | Min. 440 mg/kg |
Feeding directions
Feed as much as your betta will clear in two minutes, once or twice daily. A pinch is a full serve – bettas overfeed easily, and uneaten flake fouls a small bowl or nano tank fast.
Suitable for, and not suitable for
Formulated for bettas specifically. Not designed as a community-tank staple – the protein and fat levels run higher than most community flake, and the pack size assumes single-fish feeding rather than a mixed, heavily stocked tank.
Goes well with
Fluval Bug Bites Betta Micro Granules for feeding variety, and a nano feeding ring to keep flake from drifting out of a betta's reach in a filtered tank.
Warranty and delivery
Covered by the manufacturer's freshness guarantee in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Best used within 6 months of opening; store sealed in a cool, dry place.
Common questions
How much should I feed my betta?
A pinch of flake, roughly what your betta clears in two minutes, once or twice a day. It's easy to overfeed a small pack like this – err on the side of less.
Will this work in a community tank with a betta in it?
It can, but it's formulated around a betta's needs rather than a mixed community, so other species may still need their own food alongside it.
Does it cloud betta bowl water?
Flake breaks down quickly if left uneaten, which matters more in an unfiltered bowl than a filtered tank – feed a smaller amount more often if you're not running a filter.
Is there a bigger pack size?
This line is sold at 18 g only in this range; for a larger household with several bettas, Fluval's other Bug Bites flakes and granules come in bigger packs.
