While I generally feed his tanka little something each day ('pods have to eat too), I leave Tim to harvest his own meals most times. I used to be there trying to prepare his every meal and then get the finicky eater to take food from me, but that got old (TRANSLATION: I got lazy and Tim had to move home from my work desk).
In order of preference these are what Tim is supplied to satisfy his hunger:
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Nassarius ("Graveyard") snails = Tim's absolute favorite meal
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Cerith snails = once he got big enough to tackle them, he found he liked them...
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Blue-leg hermits = mostly I think he attacks these 'cause they are wearing his favorite meals shells... /shrug
What he hasn't eaten even with plently of opportunities:
- Whelks = finally had to 'dispose' of the large whelk that was eating snails faster than Tim.
- Most crabs = I think this is just because he's a sissy...
When the Great Straw visits Tim, it comes bearing thawed mysis shrimp and enriched brine...
Aside from providing what I believe to be a little healthier and more natural diet, this feeding keeps Tim's raptorial appendages strong.
Hope that helps!