{"product_id":"pearl-toby","title":"Pearl Toby Pufferfish (Canthigaster Margaritata)","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePearl Toby Pufferfish (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"23\"\u003eCanthigaster margaritata\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThe \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003ePearl Toby Pufferfish\u003c\/b\u003e, also known as the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"45\"\u003eMauritius Toby\u003c\/b\u003e, is one of the most exquisite \"dwarf\" puffers in the marine world. While many puffers grow to the size of a football, the Pearl Toby stays conveniently small, offering a high-definition \"galaxy\" pattern and a massive amount of personality. It is an intelligent, curious fish that will quickly learn to recognize you, but like all Tobies, it has a mischievous side when it comes to \"nipping.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\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\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e Pearl Toby, Pearly Puffer, Mauritius Puffer\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\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"17\"\u003eCanthigaster margaritata\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\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Indo-Pacific (Red Sea to the Line Islands)\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\"\u003eMax Size:\u003c\/b\u003e 10–12 cm (approx. 4.5 inches)\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\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/b\u003e 5–10 years\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\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"13\"\u003eSemi-aggressive\u003c\/b\u003e; a notorious fin-nipper\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\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/b\u003e Omnivore – Specialist in crunchy invertebrates and algae\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\"\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Easy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAppearance \u0026amp; Identification\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eThe Pearl Toby is often described as a \"living jewel\":\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\"\u003eThe \"Pearl\" Pattern:\u003c\/b\u003e The body is a deep reddish-brown to orange, covered in a dense \"starfield\" of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"99\"\u003eneon blue-to-white spots\u003c\/b\u003e (the pearls).\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\"\u003eThe \"Circuitry\":\u003c\/b\u003e Its face and dorsal ridge feature intricate neon blue lines that look like a motherboard's traces.\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\"\u003eThe Eyes:\u003c\/b\u003e Like all puffers, their eyes move independently, shimmering with a metallic green and gold hue.\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\"\u003eBody Shape:\u003c\/b\u003e It has a classic \"Toby\" silhouette—pointy snout, boxy body, and a tail fin that it often keeps folded until it needs a burst of speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBehaviour: The \"Inquisitive Nipper\"\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\"\u003eIntelligence:\u003c\/b\u003e This is one of the \"smartest\" small fish you can own. It will watch you through the glass, track your movements, and eventually learn that you are the source of food.\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\"\u003eReef Safe (Caution):\u003c\/b\u003e Technically \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"33\"\u003eNOT Reef Safe\u003c\/b\u003e. While they won't eat your corals whole, they are \"tasters.\" They will frequently nip at \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"136\"\u003eSPS coral tips, clam mantles, and fleshy LPS\u003c\/b\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\"\u003eInvertebrate Risk:\u003c\/b\u003e They are \"crunchers.\" They will eat \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"55\"\u003esnails, small crabs, and ornamental shrimp\u003c\/b\u003e. If you have a clean-up crew, the Pearl Toby will likely view them as an expensive buffet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSocial Structure:\u003c\/b\u003e Best kept \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"28\"\u003esingly\u003c\/b\u003e. They are very territorial toward other \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"75\"\u003eCanthigaster\u003c\/i\u003e species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIdeal Tank Setup\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\"\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/b\u003e A minimum of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"24\"\u003e115L (30 Gallons)\u003c\/b\u003e. They are active explorers and need plenty of rockwork to weave through.\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\"\u003eRockwork:\u003c\/b\u003e Provide a complex aquascape. Tobies love to investigate every nook and cranny for hidden snails or worms.\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\"\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/b\u003e This is the key to their health. They need \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"52\"\u003e\"crunchy\" foods\u003c\/b\u003e to wear down their ever-growing teeth (fused into a beak). Offer \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"133\"\u003eshell-on mysis, chopped clams, cockles, and krill\u003c\/b\u003e. They also appreciate dried seaweed (Nori).\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\"\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/b\u003e Because they are messy eaters and have a high metabolism, a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"72\"\u003estrong protein skimmer\u003c\/b\u003e is necessary to maintain water quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhy Choose the Pearl Toby Puffer?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003eThe Pearl Toby is for the hobbyist who wants a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"47\"\u003e\"Pet Fish\"\u003c\/b\u003e in a small package. It doesn't just swim; it interacts with its environment. If you aren't planning on keeping a high-end coral reef or a delicate clean-up crew, this puffer is one of the most rewarding inhabitants you can find.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquaristic Online","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45819293106410,"sku":"18865","price":80.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0854\/0866\/files\/Pearl-Toby-Puffer.jpg?v=1769598035","url":"https:\/\/www.aquaristiconline.com.au\/products\/pearl-toby","provider":"Aquaristic Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}