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[spotacus]

Hi all. My new f8 seemed to not want to eat. I've tried ghost shrimp, feeder guppies, and of course snails. The snails he seem to snack on a little, but shows no interest in the rest. Still small, and seems to love the 30g. Any ideas? My son threw a " potato bug" in and he devoured it. Is this ok? Thanks

[bertie 83]

Welcome to the forum. It is common for puffers to be unsettled for a while in a new environment. Don't use feeder fish it is not good for them. Try crushing a snail for him

[spotacus]

Thanks. I'll feed the feeders to my cichlids he is doing a bit ok with the snails. Are the bugs ok? He loved it. Little crunchy and chewy, so seems ok?

[Iliveinazoo]

Don't see why not. Be careful of feeding all things crunchy; spiders are venomous. Try other foods as well to keep it varied - brine shrimp, mysis, bloodworms etc. are all readily taken.

[bertie 83]

Earthworms also seem to be a common favourite