CFB Newt eating problem

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Hi, I got my CFB newt almost two months ago. He is around 2 inches, tip of the tail to the tip of his snout. He has been eating perfectly (an earthworm about his size once every other day) since a week after I got him. For the past week, he refuses to eat and sheds a lot. He's also in the water way more. I put him in a new tank a little over a week ago because he has outgrown his other one. What do you think could be the issue? Thanks in advance
 
Why not try a different (but healthy) food alternative?
 
Is it shedding in one or two piece(s) or is it flaking off?
 
I have tried pellets, bloodworms and crickets (I know the last 2 aren't really that good for them) to no avail. And it varies. A few were flakes and a few were full body. I'm going to try to feed him again right now. I just don't understand, he was eating fine last week
 
No. He's in a rather small tank (2.5 gal) in only half an inch of water because he freaks out if there's anymore. I use bottled water and change it every other day, depending on how hot it is or if he has had a bowel movement. I just tried to feed him a small piece of worm and he backed up.
 
Yay okay, he ate a piece of worm that I left on a rock last night :)

Thanks for everyone's help
 
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