{"product_id":"samurai-puffer","title":"Samurai Puffer","description":"\u003cp\u003ename: samurai puffer (dichotomyctere erythrotaenia)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003emax size: up to 4–5 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewater parameters: pH 7.0–8.2, temperature 75–82°F, moderately hard to hard water; a euryhaline species that inhabits freshwater and brackish environments, with salinity requirements depending on its origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ediet: carnivorous – feeds on snails, small crustaceans, worms, insect larvae, and other aquatic invertebrates; offer a varied diet of live or frozen shrimp, bloodworms, earthworms, and snails; hard-shelled foods help maintain its continuously growing teeth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003etemperament: semi-aggressive to aggressive; territorial and prone to fin nipping, especially toward slow-moving fish or other puffers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003etank setup: aquarium of at least 30 gallons for a single specimen, with fine sand, smooth rocks, driftwood, caves, and plenty of hiding places; provide excellent filtration, stable water conditions, and moderate water circulation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ecompatibility: best kept individually due to its territorial behavior and tendency to nip fins; community housing should only be attempted with careful observation and appropriately sized, robust tank mates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebehavior: curious and intelligent fish that actively explores its surroundings, searches the substrate for food, and frequently recognizes its keeper; uses its powerful beak-like teeth to crush snails and other hard-shelled prey\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003efun fact: the samurai puffer is distinguished by its striking reddish longitudinal markings, which contrast against its lighter body coloration. Like other puffers, it can inflate its body by swallowing water when threatened, making itself appear larger and more difficult for predators to swallow.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mastah Betta","offers":[{"title":"1\"","offer_id":67863317512492,"sku":null,"price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0733\/8947\/4092\/files\/Red-stripedsamuraipufferportrait-1.png?v=1794565356","url":"https:\/\/mastahbetta.com\/products\/samurai-puffer","provider":"Mastah Betta","version":"1.0","type":"link"}