{"product_id":"green-spotted-puffer","title":"Green Spotted Puffer","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"238\" data-end=\"273\"\u003eGreen Spotted Puffer Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"657\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"363\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"363\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"297\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"298\" data-end=\"327\"\u003eDichotomyctere nigroviridis\u003c\/em\u003e (formerly \u003cem data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"362\"\u003eTetraodon nigroviridis\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"409\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"366\" data-end=\"409\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"366\" data-end=\"382\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green Spotted Puffer (GSP)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"444\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"444\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"421\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 6 inches (15 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"502\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"502\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"460\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–15 years in captivity with proper care\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"573\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"505\" data-end=\"573\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"505\" data-end=\"515\"\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright green back with black spots, white to yellow belly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"657\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"576\" data-end=\"657\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"576\" data-end=\"592\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-aggressive, highly intelligent, often curious toward humans\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"659\" data-end=\"662\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"664\" data-end=\"685\"\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"829\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"756\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"756\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"700\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Southeast Asia — mangroves, river mouths, and estuaries\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"829\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"829\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"775\"\u003eEnvironment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brackish water when young; full marine as they mature\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"834\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"859\"\u003eTank Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"1128\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"944\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"877\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"877\"\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"880\" data-end=\"944\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"880\" data-end=\"911\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"911\"\u003eJuveniles: 30 gallons minimum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"944\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"944\"\u003eAdults: 55+ gallons per fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"1035\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"961\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"961\"\u003eAquascape:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"1035\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"1011\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"1011\"\u003eHiding spots with rocks, driftwood, and caves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1035\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1035\"\u003eOpen swimming space\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1060\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1060\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1051\"\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1128\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1128\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1077\"\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sand or fine gravel (helps prevent mouth injuries)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1705\" data-end=\"1708\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1721\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1723\" data-end=\"1976\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1723\" data-end=\"1759\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1725\" data-end=\"1759\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1725\" data-end=\"1734\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carnivore (Molluscivore)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1760\" data-end=\"1812\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"1812\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"1784\"\u003eFeeding Frequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1x daily or every other day\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1813\" data-end=\"1976\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1815\" data-end=\"1824\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1815\" data-end=\"1824\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"1976\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"1863\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1829\" data-end=\"1863\"\u003eSnails (important for beak health)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1866\" data-end=\"1899\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1868\" data-end=\"1899\"\u003eCrustaceans (shrimp, crab legs)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1902\" data-end=\"1928\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1904\" data-end=\"1928\"\u003eBloodworms, krill, clams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1931\" data-end=\"1976\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1933\" data-end=\"1976\"\u003eLive or frozen foods (no flakes or pellets)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-start=\"1978\" data-end=\"2128\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1980\" data-end=\"2128\"\u003eTheir beak-like teeth grow continuously — feeding crunchy foods like snails helps wear them down naturally. Overgrown teeth may require trimming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2130\" data-end=\"2133\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2135\" data-end=\"2165\"\u003eBehavior \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2167\" data-end=\"2426\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2167\" data-end=\"2220\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2169\" data-end=\"2220\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2169\" data-end=\"2185\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-aggressive; often territorial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2221\" data-end=\"2343\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2223\" data-end=\"2343\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2223\" data-end=\"2237\"\u003eTankmates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best kept alone or with other large, robust brackish\/marine species. Not recommended for community tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2344\" data-end=\"2426\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2346\" data-end=\"2426\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2346\" data-end=\"2366\"\u003eSocial Behavior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Curious and intelligent; may recognize keepers and interact\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2428\" data-end=\"2431\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2433\" data-end=\"2461\"\u003eSpecial Considerations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2463\" data-end=\"2976\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2463\" data-end=\"2617\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2465\" data-end=\"2617\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2465\" data-end=\"2494\"\u003eBrackish\/Mature Salinity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Many new owners mistakenly keep them in freshwater — this leads to health problems. Gradually adjust salinity as they age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2618\" data-end=\"2715\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2620\" data-end=\"2715\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2620\" data-end=\"2638\"\u003eDental Health:\u003c\/strong\u003e Overgrown beaks can prevent eating; ensure regular crunchy food is provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2716\" data-end=\"2841\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2718\" data-end=\"2841\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2718\" data-end=\"2735\"\u003eNo Scalation:\u003c\/strong\u003e GSPs have no scales or gill covers, making them vulnerable to poor water quality and certain medications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2842\" data-end=\"2976\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2844\" data-end=\"2976\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2844\" data-end=\"2856\"\u003ePuffing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Will inflate when stressed or threatened — do not provoke this behavior. 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