What else can I feed my zig zag eel?

Fishnerd360

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I am feeding my eel frozen blood worms because it seems he won't eat pellets, and I don't think frozen blood worms have a lot of nutrients for my eel. What else do zig zag eels eat?
 

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Could get black worms, cut up earthworms, and Vera bites.
 

Chefken

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My Python eel eats night crawlers like giant spaghetti!! Try red wigglers.....
 

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I feed mine tilapia, cut it in pieces and they will eat it.
 

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Pretty much anything mentioned above. I have found the frozen bloodworms to be a decent staple if they refuse all other food, but it is definitely best to get them eating other foods.

Red wigglers are a really good option because they can stay alive under water for a few days.

How big is the eel?
 

Balistik928

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If you keep feeding it pellets and not bloodworms, it'll eventually get hungry and figure out that the pellets are food. It would still be a good idea to give it frozen/live food once in a while as a treat though.
 

Balistik928

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If you keep feeding it pellets and not bloodworms, it'll eventually get hungry and figure out that the pellets are food. It would still be a good idea to give it frozen/live food once in a while as a treat though.
Although, my Spiny eel seems to eat anything. I've even caught it eating a leaf of my jungle Val on video once.
 
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