* Majhni raki: Shrimp, crabs, and other small invertebrates.
* Žuželke: Larvae, worms, and other insects found in the water.
* plankton: Microscopic organisms that drift in the water.
* Alge: They consume algae and other plant matter that grows in their aquatic environment.
* detritus: They also scavenge for dead organic matter on the riverbed.
Pomembno je opozoriti, da so ribe Basa vzrejane na kmetijah ribogojstva, njihova prehrana pa je nadzorovana in je sestavljena predvsem iz komercialno proizvedene krme za ribe. This feed is typically made up of fish meal, plant protein, and other nutrients to ensure their growth and health.