Congo puffer feeding

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PUFFERBOY
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Congo puffer feeding

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Hi all had my congo puffer just over a week now.. Iv got him from eating nothing to bloodworm and live river shrimp..

Iv just reseived some feeding tongs.. Iv tried a cockle on the end but his to scared off it.. and swims away.

Whats the best food to start him off feeding on it?

Please help

Thank you
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Re: Congo puffer feeding

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Mine likes people shrimp & earthworms. Soak the shrimp in Vitachem & garlic.
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Re: Congo puffer feeding

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earthworms are great since they wiggle around, really stimulates the fish into feeding.
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