Problem getting puffer to eat

rodger

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I got a new Mbu that is only 3 1/2 inches. I am having trouble getting food in him. So far I have only gotten him eating a couple small and medium pond snails and that is with difficulty. He seems to have trouble or is unable to crack the shells. Last few days I have cracked the shells before dropping them in but he mostly just follows them to the bottom and swims off. This morning I tried getting him to eat a softened FD krill from some tongs with no success. He wasn't spooked by the tongs, just wasn't interested. Any suggestions? I don't want to lose the cute little guy.

Edit: I started treating with Prazi this morning in case parasites are an issue.
 

rodger

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Just a week ago. I wouldn't be worried if he was a little bigger / older.
 
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