Bettas For Axolotl?

[NinaBear]

Before I start, I'd like to say that I am new to owning an Axolotl, and I've owned Betta fish and gold fish. I'm eager to get my little axie, and while I do have shrimp for him to eat, I was wondering if they can eat male betta fish and if so, would it count as a treat?

 

[Acacia]

Hello!
No, male betta fish would not make a good treat. They aren't nutritionally complete, will likely be too big, and they would put up a very good fight against the axolotl before dying, harming your axolotl. Axolotls prefer earthworms and frozen bloodworms as opposed to shrimp. How about taking a look at Caudata's Axolotl Diet page, linked below?
http://www.axolotl.org/feeding.htm
If you have any more questions feel free to ask!

 

[NinaBear]

Thanks a bunch for the info!