Best food for Betta fish

[sillyboy]

Mine's still a bit skittish around new food. I've been dropping a pellet in and leaving the room. He's more likely to eat it if he thinks I'm not watching. Weird, right?

[mattify]

Not weird at all. Bettas are smart. Mine flares at me if I stare too long. He's in a 10 gallon with lots of plants, so he's got plenty of hiding spots. Maybe yours just needs to feel secure.