Scooters are actually a lot like mandarins, in that they require tiny live organisms in an established tank to thrive. I don't know how common it is, but I have one that will eat frozen preparations. I take some tank water, drop the cube of mysis or marine cuisine, and stir it around until it thaws. Then I take a bulb syringe, like you would use for a baby, and suck up some of the stuff. Put it right on the sand in front of him and see if he will hit it. Mine will, but I don't know if all will. Mine will occaisionally eat a pellet that falls to the bottom, but not enough to sustain him. Try the frozen. You may have to work with him and see what happens. You can also order "pods" online that they eat. Good luck.
