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That is one gorgeous eel.Although this article is mainly aimed at snowflakes, the section on feeding is fairly universal among most moray species so hopefully you will find some useful info here https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/showthread.php?t=190769
Essentially the eel will tell you when he is full as he should return to his hideout. This can be a bit tricky to tell at first as the eel is probably still out a bit and exploring his new environment. But once settled, it should be very obvious when he has eaten a suitable amount as, like I said, he will return to his chosen hideout. At first just feed what you think is suitable, or perhaps a little less. A little less won't hurt right now, but too much can hurt. Especially with ribbons. I've found some of them to be tricky to feed even once reliably taking food.
You should never have to force food on the eel. Let him come to you and let him eat in his own time. Forcing the food towards his face too often can cause damage to his sense of smell as it is overly sensitive and can lead to issues in the future.
He could possibly stop eating if he eats too much as it can be difficult to digest a huge portion and this could stress him out to the point of losing his appetite. They're a very skinny eel and only have small stomachs compared to other species of moray. I've only witnessed this in ribbons, all other eels I've had experience with don't behave that way.
If after a few hours or so you can still see the food bulging from his stomach you've possibly fed too much. Just feed a little less next time an you should be ok.
This is all just my opinion however.
Just remember the hardest part is over and good luck!
Hello, I have had an adult blue ribbon eel for about 10 months now.. he is about 2 inches in girth, and 26 inches long.. the problem is he is not showing himself ..he stays under the sand and coils under rocks/caves.. with his head sticking out a few inches. How the heck can i get him to show his beautiful trophy self? I have changed landscape but to no avail. Weeks ago he used to be all over the tank even in daylight hours.. even though they are nocturnal.. now he just hides. =(
Thanks. many aquarium stores said to get rid of the live rock to see him more visibly.. changing the landscape. What is your take on that.? I feed constantly
Agree with @lion king . Taking all/most rock out is a very bad idea. It will stress your eel out immeasureably, liking leading to the eels immature death.Thanks. many aquarium stores said to get rid of the live rock to see him more visibly.. changing the landscape. What is your take on that.? I feed constantly