Will It STarve?

I currently have a arowana in a tank with various american cichlids. The
arowana is really picky about what it likes to eat. It seems to only want
to eat feeder fish. I really don't like feeding my fish feeders because of
the risk of disease and the mess they make when they make a kill. I was
wondering if I continue to feed the tank with staple food only (ie. pellets,
flakes, bloodworms, brine, and krill) would the arowana starve from not
eating or will it give in and eat the food that it doesnt like. Any kind of
answer or solution would be great. Thanks.