George, I have had good luck with piece of wine cork shaved to look like a pellet, but also with streamers. They are so agressive, it is fun.
JB,, I should probably know your answer, but it is just a guess as too how much of diet is pellets. I just know fed to satitation. As long as the food you are putting out is eaten in 5-15 minutes you are doing the right thing. Enjoy their addition.