{"product_id":"dog","title":"Dog Face Puffer (Arothron Nigropunctatus)","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDog Face Puffer (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"17\"\u003eArothron nigropunctatus\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"4\" class=\"\"\u003eDog Face Puffer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e also known as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"39\" class=\"\"\u003eBlack-spotted Puffer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e is one of the most beloved \"personality fish\" in the marine hobby.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e It is famous for its remarkably canine-like face,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e expressive eyes,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e and \"begging\" behavior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Unlike many other puffers,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e the Dog Face is known for being quite docile and even \"sweet,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\" often becoming a genuine family pet that interacts with people through the glass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"2\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Information\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Dog Face Puffer,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Black-spotted Puffer,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Dog-faced Puffer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"17\" class=\"\"\u003eArothron nigropunctatus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Indo-Pacific (East Africa to the Line Islands)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eMax Size:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e 25–33 cm (approx.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e 10–13 inches)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e 10–15+ years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"13\" class=\"\"\u003ePeaceful to Semi-aggressive\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e; generally very social\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Carnivore – Needs hard-shelled foods to wear down teeth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Moderate (due to dietary needs and water quality)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"5\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAppearance \u0026amp; Color Morphs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe Dog Face Puffer is unique because its color can vary wildly between individuals:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eThe \"Grey\" Morph:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e The most common variety,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e featuring a grey-to-tan body with black spots and a dark \"mask\" around the eyes and mouth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eThe \"Golden\" Morph:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e A rarer,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e highly sought-after variant where the fish is a bright,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e solid canary yellow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eThe \"Bicolor\":\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e A mix of yellow and grey patches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eTexture:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Their skin is scaleless and has a velvety or \"suede\" texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"9\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eImportant Biological Traits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eInflating:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Like all puffers,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e they can inflate their bodies with water (or air) as a defense mechanism to look larger to predators.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"131\" class=\"\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Never lift a puffer out of the water,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e as inhaling air can be fatal if they cannot expel it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003ePuffertoxin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Their internal organs contain \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"43\" class=\"\"\u003etetrodotoxin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e which is highly poisonous if eaten.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e This is rarely an issue in a home aquarium unless the fish dies and is left in the tank.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eEver-Growing Teeth:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e They have a beak-like dental plate that grows continuously.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e If they aren't fed hard foods,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e their teeth can \"lock\" shut,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e leading to starvation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"12\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"13\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBehaviour \u0026amp; Tank Compatibility\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003ePersonality:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e They are often described as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"41\" class=\"\"\u003e\"puppies of the sea.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e They learn to recognize their owners and will wiggle with excitement when they see you approach with food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"11\" class=\"\"\u003eNo.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e They will eat almost all invertebrates (shrimp,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e crabs,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e snails) and are known to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"95\" class=\"\"\u003enip at corals\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e (especially SPS and LPS) just out of curiosity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eTank Mates:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Excellent with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"27\" class=\"\"\u003eTangs, Large Angelfish, and Groupers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Because they are peaceful,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e they can be bullied by aggressive triggers,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e so choose roommates carefully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eAggression:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e They are rarely aggressive toward other fish but may \"taste\" slow-moving or long-finned tank mates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"15\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"16\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIdeal Tank Setup\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e A minimum of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"24\" class=\"\"\u003e380L (100 Gallons)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e is required for an adult to ensure they have enough room to turn and swim comfortably.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Puffers are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"24\" class=\"\"\u003eextremely messy eaters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e You must have an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"65\" class=\"\"\u003eoversized protein skimmer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e and high-quality mechanical filtration to handle the high bioload.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eRockwork:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Provide large,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e open caves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e They are thick-bodied fish and need plenty of space to retreat and sleep.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eLid:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e They are not prone to jumping,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e but they can be clumsy at the surface during feeding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e A lid is recommended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"18\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"19\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"19\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDietary Needs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eYou must provide a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20\" data-index-in-node=\"19\" class=\"\"\u003e\"crunchy\" diet\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e to maintain their beak:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"21,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eWhole Foods:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Shell-on shrimp,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e clams (on the half shell),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e mussels,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and krill.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"21,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLive Foods:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Occasionally offering live snails or crabs is excellent for their dental health and natural hunting instincts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"21,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Relying solely on soft pellets or flakes,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e which will allow their teeth to overgrow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"22\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"23\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"23\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhy Choose the Dog Face Puffer?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"24\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Dog Face Puffer is for the hobbyist who wants a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"24\" data-index-in-node=\"52\"\u003etrue companion\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e They offer a level of intelligence and interaction that is rare in the fish world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e While they require a large tank and a \"messy\" diet,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e their charming faces and goofy personalities make them one of the most rewarding marine fish to keep.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquaristic Online","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45819148239082,"sku":"18803","price":120.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0854\/0866\/files\/Dog-Face-Puffer.jpg?v=1769589930","url":"https:\/\/www.aquaristiconline.com.au\/products\/dog","provider":"Aquaristic Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}