That is so weird how so many Festae are so different. My Festae pair love the Hikari Cich Gold pellets the most? They still get live blood worms, frozen and live shrimp once in awhile, once in a great while bee moths, or red worms, and veggie waffers. I have heard some Festae are picky eaters, but the ones that I have had have eaten just about anything I put in the tank. I usually only feed twice daily.