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I don't see why not. They really don't have the best eyesight, so if at all possible you should put the food very close to it. Fish flakes should be good though, just keep an eye out and make sure it's eating.
when I had 1 years ago I fed him tubiflex worms and small gold fish if you are keeping him with fish always be sure he has a full belly or he will eat your prize fish , I learned that the hard way