Hi fellow enthusiasts. I just picked up a Japanese Dragon Eel for a great price from the LFS. They had him for 2 months in a very aggressive tank and he never ate. They told me they tried everything. I placed him in a tank with a large Puffer, a large Snowflake Eel, a very large Viper Eel, and an Undulated Trigger 2 days ago. He is getting adjusted, but clearly nervous by the Viper. I'm thinking he's a little timid and that I should pull the Viper and Trigger, to allow him to claim the tank. He shows energy and looks healthy, but is clearly nervous, though he's not been subject to any active aggression in the tank. I'm thinking this approach may interest him in eating. I could later add them back, possibly not the trigger.
I've had luck getting Blue Ribbon Eels to eat when not at the fish store in the past with a skewer and fellow eels eating. I'm trying all previously successful methods, regardless of what the store tried.
I'm looking for any thoughts and suggestions on how to entice this amazing specimen to eat. More pictures to follow.
I've had luck getting Blue Ribbon Eels to eat when not at the fish store in the past with a skewer and fellow eels eating. I'm trying all previously successful methods, regardless of what the store tried.
I'm looking for any thoughts and suggestions on how to entice this amazing specimen to eat. More pictures to follow.
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Truly best of luck with getting him to eat but sounds like you have it under control.