Golden Dwarf Moray- Feeding Schedule

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Fellows,
About 2 months ago I picked up a golden dwarf moray from my LFS. The eel began to accept frozen from the feeder tongs within a week. Thus far I have been feeding bay scallops and shrimp from the grocery deli counter.

I have been feeding 5-6 times per week with 1-2 'chunks' per days I feed.
I know they don't necessarily need fed everyday. I don't think I am doing anything wrong or that the fish is in peril. I just want to make sure I am doing it right!
Questions-
-What else should I feed?
-How big should the pieces be? (this is the real question) I just don't know if I am feeding enough. The pieces I shoot for are about 1/2" sized chunks.
-How often should I feed?
 
Eels only need to be fed a couple times a week.

Fresh seafood is great.

Keep the food to a manageable size for him.
 
Mine tells me when he's hungry (he's sticks out of his cave more than usual and his mouth is open), Usually once or twice a week but sometimes as long as 3 weeks. A few krill, a small shrimp, half a silverside-gut loaded, small clam, cut up squid. Sizes - nothing bigger than the circumference of his body. Variety is the key as I never feed the same food 2 times in a row..
 
Yeah I understand variety is key.
I was thinking that the reason it was eating every single time I offered food is because the chunks are too small and as a result I am underfeeding.
 
the 1st month or so my eel ate a ton, almost daily and a lot. I think it was starving from transit and bulking back up. The last year a steady 2 to 3 times a week.. will reject food if i try to do more often. Yes they will let you know, mine sticks his head out much farther from cave. I call it begging for food but have a feeling more looking for something to grab and eat when swims by.
 

HOW MUCH DOES A FISH’S FEEDING REQUIREMENTS AFFECT YOUR STOCKING DECISIONS?

  • A lot! - I avoid fish that require frequent or specialized feeding

    Votes: 6 31.6%
  • Quite a bit, but an automatic feeder can change my answer

    Votes: 4 21.1%
  • It depends on whether my nutrient export can handle it

    Votes: 3 15.8%
  • It depends on how badly I want the fish

    Votes: 5 26.3%
  • Not much. I’m willing to adjust my routine

    Votes: 4 21.1%
  • Not at all. Feeding demands don’t limit my stocking choices

    Votes: 4 21.1%
  • I usually learn about the demanding feeding schedule after buying the fish!

    Votes: 1 5.3%
  • I haven’t really considered this before

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Something else (see my comments in the thread)

    Votes: 0 0.0%
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