Can I cut this in half and give each half to a betta and expect it to last a week?

I think so. I put a while one in my 10 gallon with 5 betta sized fish and it lasted 2-3 weeks.

Can this be cut smaller? I have a small 3 gallon tank with one fish. Can I cut this into 1/4 and only drop 1/4 of it at a time?

Thank you for your interest in this Tetra product R Queen! Yes, you can cut it into four quarters, and use just 1/4, in fact we highly recommend that in these smaller tanks. Keep the packaging, and aluminum for the date codes, and store it in a Ziploc back in your refrigerator for up to one month after opening it for the remaining portion. Please note that this food does NOT release on its own, many customers misunderstand the purpose of this block. The fish must swim to it to nibble on it. Therefore, one fish will not make a big dent in a whole block. Also, some tips customers have provided us regarding going away and leaving their fish include doing a partial water change a couple of days prior to leaving, and breaking a small piece off of this food and crumbling it for one or two meals before leaving as well. This helps the fish to understand this is their new food source. Should you need more personalized assistance, please don't hesitate to email me at PHGAmazon@spectrumbrands.com.

would this work for African Dwarf Frogs?

It would, if it worked at all. The fact is, when I came back after five days, the block had not dissolved, so basically my fish had gone five days without food.

Does anyone actually have experience of their Betta eating this?

Bettas can be picky eaters. If you need to use this while out of town, break some tiny pieces off and feed it with the regular food for a few days prior to trying the block. Then a couple of days prior to leaving, break a piece off and let it drift down to see if he follows it. Watch him for a couple of days to see if he'll nibble on it.

Tetra 77150 Vacation Gel Feeder Block 14 Day

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Description

🐠 Vacation mode: ON. Your fish’s feast, stress-free!

IMMUNE SYSTEM SUPPORT - ProCare formula strengthens fish health for vibrant, long-lasting life.
CRYSTAL CLEAR AQUARIUM - Gel block won’t cloud your water—maintain that pristine tank look.
MESS FREE PLASTER FREE - Unique gel form dissolves only when nibbled, protecting water quality.
EFFORTLESS 14 DAY FEEDING - Keep your tropical fish nourished while you travel without daily hassle.
UNIVERSAL TROPICAL NUTRITION - Perfect for all life stages and tropical fish breeds—travel worry-free.

Tetra 77150 Vacation Gel Feeder Block is a slow-release, plaster-free gel designed to feed tropical fish for up to 14 days. Featuring the patented ProCare formula, it supports immune health while maintaining crystal-clear aquarium water. Ideal for all life stages, this mess-free feeder ensures your fish stay nourished and healthy during your absence.

Specifications

ASIN	B000HHQ5GY
Additional Features	Slow-release gel block for up to 14 days of feeding
Age Range (Description)	All Life Stages
Age Range Description	All Life Stages
Allergen Information	Buckwheat Free
Animal Food Ingredient Claim	Additive-Free
Brand	Tetra
Brand Name	Tetra
Breed Recommendation	All Breed Sizes
Container Type	Tin
Customer Reviews	4.0 out of 5 stars 3,356 Reviews
Flavor	Unflavoured
Flavour	Unflavoured
Global Trade Identification Number	00046798771500
Item Form	Gel
Item Weight	0.03 Kilograms
Manufacturer	Tetra
Manufacturer Part Number	77150
Model Number	77150
Number Of Items	1
Occasion	Birthday
Product Benefits	Feeds fish for up to 14 days, supports immune system, maintains water clarity
Recommended Uses For Product	Vacation or Short-Term Absence
Special Ingredients	patented TetraFin™, a unique blend of marine and plant proteins, vitamins, and minerals
Specific Uses For Product	Active
Target Species	Fish
UPC	046798771500
country-of-origin	USA

Reviews

L**N

Best block for weekends away

It’s not worth buying those white feeders, we find they have left the water murky and we have had some casualties. We have been using the Tetra feeders for at least 10 years. It’s good how it slowly feeds flakes into the water or the fish nibble the block. If you don’t have a full tank of fish we cut the block in half.

15.03.2026

M**I

Received damaged

I received it damaged. It was squeezed into a small box in a very bad way and the funny part is I can't request a return or a refund

19.07.2024

D**T

Good Value

Does the job....just make sure the plug doesn't get stuck under any rocks/ornaments in the tank....

11.08.2014

D**Y

Muy bien

Todo bien, perfecto

30.04.2025

E**A

Kept my fish fed

Kept my fish fed and happy while I was away. Dissolves slowly and doesn’t cloud the water.

13.08.2025

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