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Proper Feeding - Freshwater Tank

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Question
Hello.  I need some advice for proper feeding for my fish tank that I have just completed and have properly set up and cycled.  I currently have one (1) Male Betta, one (1) Blue Gourmani, five (5) Neon Tetras and one (1) Dalmatian Molly in the tank, along with several live and plastic plants and driftwood.

I have done some research and found that different web sites will state differing opinions regarding feeding and what types of food, and I have started to get a bit confused.  I understand that some of my fish are carnivores and some are omnivores.  Based on that, my questions are:

1.  What types of food should I have so that all species of fish in the tank are properly feed?
2.  How do I feed all the different species at one time?
3.  If I purchase different bottles/jars of food, can I mix them all together in one jar to make feeding easier?
4.  I have noticed that when feeding the Neon Tetras and Gourmani, they tend to stay towards the bottom and/or middle of the tank, therefore how can I make sure that the fish that do not rush to the top of the tank will have enough food.
5.  It appears that the Betta Pellets that I put in the tank for the Betta are being grabbed by the Molly (the Molly is the fish that immediately runs to the top of the tank to eat -- while the others are not as quick), therefore how can I make sure that the Betta is properly feed.

Any feeding suggestions would be appreciated.  I would like to ensure that all have the proper food and are properly feed. Thank you.

Answer
Hi Monica,
It's a lot easier than you think. you can mix all the foods together and just dump them in. i would use some frozen blood worms even though they cost an arm and a leg where  live and a mix of flakes and betta pellets. The truth is you don't need to get the specific fish to eat what you want them to eat. the fish will leave it alone or take it based on their own needs. I also recommend that you put the food in opposite sides of the tank so the timid fish get their share.
Will