Snowflake eel not eating

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  1. ranger2806

    ranger2806 Fire Shrimp

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    i have had my snowflake since apr of this year. when i first got him i could barely go two days with out feeding him. he would chase my fish around when he got hungry. all water params are good water temp is a little high at 82 sometimes but he barely eats now. when he does poke his head out he looks good and healthy but dosent eat. i feed him octupus, squid, saltwater minnows, and krill. but he might take one piece from me so i pull it out. maybe hes just getting full on my snails and stuff but i dont seem to be down many. any help please.
     
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  3. LCP136

    LCP136 Sailfin Tang

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    He could be fighting some sort of parasite. Also, he could be snacking on your other inhabitants without your knowing. Keep us posted on the eel's progress.
     
  4. mikejrice

    mikejrice 3reef Affiliate

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    Have you tried putting some ghost shrimp in the tank? Might entice it to eat and help it get through whatevers bugging it.
     
  5. Hevgotdat4u

    Hevgotdat4u Fire Worm

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    count all your fish make sure they're all there and try soaking some of his food in garlic worked for my snowflake good luck
     
  6. ranger2806

    ranger2806 Fire Shrimp

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    well i finally saw him after a week of not seeing him. i thought i lost him. i got him to eat a chunk of krill. he's still not eating as much, but better than nothing i guess.