OK, I'm jealous because I paid $58.99 for mine a couple of days ago!!!
He gobbled a couple of ghost shrimp as soon as i put them in the tank. So that is good! I did notice what appears to be "sheding" from him. Its in the shape of his upper spines. Makes me think of the crabs and shrimp molting. But it's not hard, its gooey. Maybe the stress of transportation?
We all love him! Especially his "moustache". We tried calling him "FU FU", but he is just too "Kung Fu" looking to give him such a girly name!
Have enjoyed reading the thread on this!