Zoo Med Betta Banquet 7 Day Release Fish Feeding Block (6 blocks)

Time-Release Vacation Food Blocks for Bettas

Product Description

The Betta Banquet 7 Day Release Fish Feeding Block is a time-release vacation food made with whole Micro Betta Food Pellets and krill. As the block dissolves, the pellets are gradually exposed, letting your betta feed throughout the day. Each block can feed one betta for up to 7 days, depending on water pH and hardness, and each pack holds 6 blocks.

Benefits

• Vacation Feeding: A time-release food block designed to keep your betta fed while you are away from home.
• Up to 7 Days per Block: Each block can feed one betta for up to 7 days depending on the water's pH and hardness.
• Pellets Release Gradually: As the block dissolves, Micro Betta Food Pellets are exposed, allowing your betta to feed throughout the day.
• Essential Betta Nutrients: Made with whole Micro Betta Food Pellets and krill to provide essential nutrients that bettas need.
• Seafood-Based Proteins: Includes fish meal, squid meal, krill meal, and shrimp meal, along with fish oil, in the ingredient list.
• Vitamins and Minerals: Fortified with vitamins A, D3, E, B12, and C, plus minerals such as zinc, manganese, and selenium.
• Carotenoids Included: The formula contains astaxanthin, canthaxanthin, and beta carotene, all listed among the manufacturer's published ingredients.

Ingredients

Guaranteed Analysis

Ingredient List

Calcium sulfate, krill meal, wheat flour, vitamin E supplement, squid meal, dicalcium phosphate, fish meal, biotin, shrimp meal, garlic powder, soybean meal, zinc sulfate, fish oil (preserved naturally with mixed tocopherols and citric acid), vitamin A supplement, dehydrated beets, manganese sulfate, lecithin, niacin, astaxanthin, iron oxide, thiamine hydrochloride, copper sulfate, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (stabilized vitamin C), folic acid, ferrous sulfate, choline chloride, vitamin D3 supplement, beta carotene, d-calcium pantothenate, propionic acid (a natural preservative), riboflavin, sodium selenite potassium iodate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, thiamine mononitrate, vitamin B12 supplement, canthaxanthin, and rosemary extract.

How to Use

Dosage & Administration Instructions

• Drop It In: Place one block directly into your betta's tank; the block sinks to the bottom and dissolves over time.
• One Block per Betta: Use one block for each betta; a single block can feed one betta for up to 7 days.
• Let It Release: As the block breaks down, food pellets are exposed, so your betta can feed throughout the day.
• Filtered or Unfiltered Tanks: Blocks can be used in tanks with or without a filter, in a range of betta-sized tanks.

Disclaimer: Product information and usage guidelines are provided by the manufacturer. Always use products as directed on the label, and consult your veterinarian if you have any concerns about your pet's health.

Additional Information

Precautions

• Weekly Water Changes: Zoo Med advises performing routine water changes weekly including during a feeding block.
• Duration Varies: Release time depends on your water's pH and hardness, so a block may not always last 7 days.
• Bettas and Tropical Fish: Intended only for bettas and tropical freshwater fish, so it is not meant for goldfish or other species.
• Do Not Reuse Blocks: A partially dissolved block becomes soft and may not dry properly, so use a new block next time.

Storage Information

• Cool, Dry Storage: Store the package in a cool area away from direct sunlight, and keep it sealed between uses.

Shipping & Return

We offer ground, express, priority, and international delivery; see our shipping policy for details.

For return instructions or product concerns, please refer to our detailed refund policy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: How long does one Betta Banquet block last?

Ans: Each block can feed one betta for up to 7 days. The exact time depends on the pH and hardness of your tank water, so that a block may dissolve sooner in some setups. Zoo Med also recommends performing routine water changes every week.

Q2: Do these feeding blocks float or sink?

Ans: Betta Banquet blocks sink to the bottom of the tank. As each block dissolves in the water, it gradually releases Micro Betta Food Pellets, so your betta can find and eat the food throughout the day while you are away.

Q3: Can I use Betta Banquet blocks in a tank without a filter?

Ans: Yes. Betta Banquet blocks can be used in tanks with or without a filter and are suitable for a variety of betta-sized tanks. Regardless of your setup, keep up with routine weekly water changes as Zoo Med recommends.

Q4: Can I feed Betta Banquet blocks to goldfish or other fish?

Ans: Betta Banquet blocks are intended for bettas and tropical freshwater fish only, so they are not meant for goldfish. They are made with Micro Betta Food Pellets and krill to provide the essential nutrients that bettas need. Each block is portioned to feed one betta.

Q5: Can I reuse a partially dissolved feeding block?

Ans: No. Once a Betta Banquet block is placed in water, it starts to dissolve and becomes very soft. If you remove it early, it may not dry out well enough to use again, so it is best to use a new block each time.

Q6: How many blocks come in one pack?

Ans: Each pack contains 6 feeding blocks, listed by Zoo Med as item number BB-7. Since one block can feed one betta for up to 7 days, a single pack can cover up to six trips of up to 7 days each for one betta.

Q7: Is Betta Banquet made in the USA?

Ans: Yes. Zoo Med's product page displays a USA logo for Betta Banquet, and the product details state that the formula is made in the USA. It is produced by Zoo Med Laboratories, Inc., which offers a wide range of betta care products.