trouble feeding eel. HELP!!

[JTS03]

I am having trouble feeding my eel that i got on sunday. i have tried feeding it with a feeding wand, and also putting the food on a algae clip.

I have tried feeding it freeze dried shrimp. is that the correct food? does anyone have any advice. much you be appreciated.

[wanabebell]

What type of eel do you have???? I would try raw table shrimp on a feeding stick.....If that doesnt work you can always go with clams (just break them leave one of the shells on)

[Recty]

Much of the feeding advice depends on what type of eel it is... but I wouldnt feed freeze dried foods, get some raw shrimp from the store and try that.

[JTS03]

not real sure, he is green in color. i got him and the tank at a auction, completely set-up and so i dismantle the tank and transfer it to my house. i will try to post a picture tonight.
thank you.

[Kynigos]

Is the eel a uniform green color or is there a pattern on him? If there is a pattern is it the same over the whole body or is it say different on the head than the rest of the eel? Also, what is the head shape? Does it have long curved jaws or a short snout that looks very muscly? Can you see the teeth when it breaths -if so are they long and sharp looking or short and dull? Finally, how large is the eel, both in lengh and girth? This info will help to ID the eel, although a picture would be a much better method. :-)

[Mentat]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14434654#post14434654 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by JTS03
not real sure, he is green in color...

Green? Could it be a Carpet Eel Blenny AKA Wolf Eel like this one http://www.fishbase.us/Summary/SpeciesSummary.php?id=4419 ? If so, it eats smaller fish and crustaceans in the wild and you can feed meaty foods such as small marine fish, chopped clam, and shrimp.

It's normal for fish to go without food (sometimes for weeks) after a move. Make sure tank water parameters are ok and hopefully it will start eating soon.

[JTS03]

that what it looks like and his discretion. i am trying to get a photo but he is hidding under his rock @ the moment. so a wolf eel? food variety would you still recommend meaty foods (shrimp, fish, claims)?

[Mentat]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14435842#post14435842 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by JTS03
that what it looks like and his discretion. i am trying to get a photo but he is hidding under his rock @ the moment. so a wolf eel? food variety would you still recommend meaty foods (shrimp, fish, claims)?

Yes, just use uncooked fresh food you get at market for humans. Raw shrimp, cold water fish (salmon, cod, halibut, etc.) cut to size, and live clams or mussels (can serve in the half-shells).

By the way, your fish is not a true eel, but a Blenny.

[LexSkizzle]

I would also try maybe silver sides from your lfs. I finally got my eel to eat when I tried with silver sides. Good luck!

[Shadow Lu]

It took me a atleast a week before my eels would start feeding. Now they both eat silversides, mysis shrimp and krill.

[LisaD]

my green wolf eel (not a true eel, really a mutant looking dottyback) loves frozen mysis and small pieces of shrimp and scallops. you can also try live ghost shrimp, they should be irresistible.

it doesn't look like this, does it? if so, you bought a world of trouble! just checking...

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ckBlasgNSzg/SIplqbUYRBI/AAAAAAAAHCM/jNIYAeq5q1U/s400/Green+Moray+Eel.jpg

http://www.divexp.com/contest/Lg/Green%20Moray%20Eel.jpg

[JTS03]

LisaD no i have Id thanks to the wonderful people on this forum that it is a green wolf eel. i am going to the LFS tomorrow to pick up a few items, so hopefully i will have success feeding the guy. again thanks for everyone's help.

[LisaD]

Green wolf eels can be a little shy, but yours should be eating soon, just keep water quality high. This is a great fish. I've had mine about 4 years.