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What do river eels eat? A detailed explanation of the taming and feeding method

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River eels are carnivorous fish. Generally speaking, river eels feed on mussels, shellfish, clams, fish, shrimp, and animal carcasses. In artificial rearing, formulated feed can be provided, but the protein content must be above 45%. River eels are nocturnal animals and mainly forage for small natural animals. In artificial rearing, the stocking density is high, and natural bait alone cannot meet their needs, so artificial feed must be provided as a supplement. When artificial feed is first introduced, river eels are not accustomed to it and do not come to eat, so a "taming and feeding" stage is necessary to get them used to eating artificial feed and to develop the habit of feeding at fixed times and fixed locations.

River eels are carnivorous fish. Generally speaking, river eels feed on mussels, shellfish, clams, fish, shrimp, and animal carcasses. In artificial rearing, formulated feed can be provided, but the protein content must be above 45%. River eels are nocturnal animals and mainly forage for small natural animals. In artificial rearing, the stocking density is high, and natural bait alone cannot meet their needs, so artificial feed must be provided as a supplement. When artificial feed is first introduced, river eels are not accustomed to it and do not come to eat, so a "taming and feeding" stage is necessary to get them used to eating artificial feed and to develop the habit of feeding at fixed times and fixed locations. The "taming and feeding" method is: in the evening, place @#@254@#@, mussel meat, fresh fish meat, etc. in a feed basket and sink it to the bottom of the pond to lure the river eels to come and eat. After several days, when more than half of the river eels have become accustomed to eating at a fixed location, gradually change the feed composition and feeding time, from the original evening feeding to the morning, and gradually move the feed basket toward the water surface to lure the river eels to feed at the surface, developing the habit of feeding at fixed times and fixed locations.

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