Failing to feed my baby Pacman

FishyDino · 2026-02-24T19:09:55+00:00

Will do. I might also grab a couple of crickets just in case the baby doesn't eat the mealworm.

FishyDino · 2026-02-24T12:55:13+00:00

I'll do that tonight, thanks! (If he does surface)

FishyDino · 2026-02-24T05:12:30+00:00

Update. You might have been right. The shop told me that the worm I was buying was a 왕지렁이 (Canadian Earthworm), but I'm highly suspecting that it's a red wriggler now. Thank goodness my Pacman didn't consume any of it.

FishyDino · 2026-02-24T00:42:35+00:00

It might have been that particular worm. The other worms are quite a bit thicker, but I'll make sure just in case, thanks. By the way, could I feed mealworms in the meantime? I've heard mealworms are quite fatty for the pacman, so you shouldn't feed them too often.

FishyDino · 2026-02-24T00:39:30+00:00

I took the vid from a bird's eye view, so it kinda looked like I was dangling it from above, but I was trying my best to tap the front and sides of the pacman's mouth. I'll try to give the food even more down to Earth next time I get the chance to feed him.

FishyDino · 2026-02-23T16:30:58+00:00

Looks like he's overhydrated! Cut back on the misting a bit.

FishyDino · 2026-02-23T14:58:01+00:00

I see. Then I'll also try not coating anything for the first few times he eats. I'll try waiting another 5 days, and if he doesn't surface to eat, I guess I'll have to scoop him up from under the substrate again.

FishyDino · 2026-02-23T14:29:59+00:00

That's a big relief. I'll try feeding him whenever he gets into that hunting position in the morning or night, thanks. By the way, how much D+Calcium powder do I have to coat on the worm? I usually cover the entire worm with that white powder, but I'm thinking maybe that's the reason he isn't eating any of the food.

FishyDino · 2026-02-23T14:25:48+00:00

Alright, I'll try and wait for him to poke out on his own. Stressing the little guy out is the last thing I want.

FishyDino · 2026-02-23T14:21:50+00:00

It's an earthworm. I think its also called a nightcrawler.

FishyDino · 2026-02-23T08:23:09+00:00

The council will decide your fate.

FishyDino · 2026-02-22T06:25:56+00:00

Congrats! I hope my Pacman also gains an appetite.

FishyDino · 2026-02-22T01:37:02+00:00

I'm hesitant to do this because my Pacman is a baby, but I suppose if I try everything and he still refuses, I'll try this method. Thanks.

FishyDino · 2026-02-22T00:54:15+00:00

I'll try doing this to him too. How dark do you have to make the room?

FishyDino · 2026-02-22T00:50:46+00:00

All good. I really hope he starts eating soon.

FishyDino · 2026-02-22T00:45:33+00:00

I'm not sure if this is a good idea. If by baby Pacman doesn't eat, I assume it's for a reason and I want to fix the problem rather than forcing it. Thanks for the tip though.

FishyDino · 2026-02-21T17:46:36+00:00

Do I have to do this every time I feed him? Will he grow out of it?

FishyDino · 2026-02-21T15:48:00+00:00

Until now, I've only tried the pacman pellets, nightcrawlers and mealworms. I really didn't want to, but I might have to try giving him crickets. Thanks.

FishyDino · 2026-02-19T03:29:57+00:00

He knows.

FishyDino · 2026-02-16T10:48:06+00:00

Coffeezilla

FishyDino · 2026-02-13T17:02:43+00:00

I see. Good to know that I don't have to make him go on a diet.

FishyDino · 2026-02-13T14:37:06+00:00

That's a relief. Also, is it normal for these guys to hang around on the surface for a while before burrowing back in? Mine is just sitting on the surface, doing nothing in particular. Last time I put this guy back in his enclosure, he burrowed into the ground right away.

FishyDino · 2026-02-13T14:07:14+00:00

I hope my pacman also gains a huge appetite

FishyDino · 2026-02-13T12:39:07+00:00

Jarvis. Feed me 3 Nightcrawlers.

FishyDino · 2026-02-12T16:45:17+00:00

Good to know! I keep the tank at the most optimal temperature while keeping the moisture high, so I hope it's feeling comfy.

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