They vary to an extent, but generally there are large pieces that are around as long and thick as a pinky finger. Its nice that it is in a flat pack, when you break some off you get a little mix of several different things once it thaws. I feed silversides and shrimp as well, but there are much better options than silversides. When feeding silversides I soak them in vitality for added nutrients.
First off, let’s see a picture of this 720 gallon tank it must be beautiful.
I am told and have experienced hunger strikes. I hadna Zebra for about 5 years and was surprised when it died. Then after reading thread's like this I learned I had been feeding it wrong.
How were you feeding your zebra that you now say you were feeding wrong?
I was trying to feed daily, taking the shells off shrimp, leaving food in the tank for him to graze. Thus I didn't vary his diet, cause I thought he was a picky eater.
Sounds good I would like to see him out and cruising around at his own will which will be obvious that he may be looking for food so I will give it an extra day or two this week and see if he comes out! He has also only been in the tank for a week so he could still be stressed tooI don't have a zebra eel, I've just raised a few in others tanks and a friend's lfs display, so I do have about 20 years of observation on the zebra. For the most part the zebra does seem to be one that tucks away most of the time and there are obviously differences in each individual. Too frequent feeding will also add to this, as they will become more active when they start to get hungry, it is best to allow them to cruise a bit before feeding, it's kind of like an indicator to get onto a proper feeding cycle. Him not wanting to eat much may be a sign of overfeeding but not necessarily. Yours is a little guy so a couple times a week is not out the question. As long as all your water parameters check out and there's no one bullying him, you don;t have to read so much into it. Just give him a break and when he starts to cruise around, feed him again. I'm a fang tooth guy but all captive morays are cared for in the same manner.
How active is your zebra?Thanks. Im going to purchase a pack and give it go.
It knows when it is feeding time and sticks its head out due to scent I'm sure. Early in the evenings and on occasion during the day it roams the whole tank. It's a sight to see.
