Getting Fire eels onto different foods/pellets

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I recently got a 10'' plus Fire eel. He feeds really well on frozen market prawn and mussel-did this from day one. Getting thick as a result.

Though I'm pleased with this (especially as LFS said it was only eating bloodworms) it doesn't take other foods. I've tried earthworms and frozen fish and it shows no interest.

I would like to get it on other foods for variety, even pellets if possible. Could I starve it for a few days and then offer the new foods? Or just be content with how it's currently feeding? Any pointers would be appreciated thanks
 
yea they can survive a long time without eating, mine gets blood worm, market shrimps, and both dew worms and red worms. His size is 14 inches atm and as wide as 2 fingers :) time and patience.
 
Mine eats krill, market shrimp, and earthworms. I tried bloodworms, smelt and tilapia, it's a no go. I don't feed everyday due to bloat. Seems like his growing. His 24" now got him at 18"


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pellet eating spineys in general are the exception not the rule ime.
 
Mine was only willing to change foods as he got bigger. Started with blood worms at less than 6 inches and at 24 plus now does market shrimp and the very rare feeder.
 
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