{"product_id":"porcupine-puffer-diodon-holocanthus","title":"Porcupine Puffer (Diodon Holocanthus)","description":"\u003ch1 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLong-Spine Porcupine Puffer (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"29\"\u003eDiodon holocanthus\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h1\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=\"\"\u003ePorcupine 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=\"40\" class=\"\"\u003eFreckled Porcupinefish\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e is one of the most beloved \"pet\" fish in the marine hobby.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e While they are often sold as small,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e cute juveniles,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e they grow into large,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e intelligent predators with a personality often compared to a dog.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e They are famous for their ability to inflate their bodies with water or air and for their long,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e foldable spines that lay flat against their body until they feel threatened.\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 Porcupine Puffer,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Long-spine Porcupinefish,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Freckled 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=\"\"\u003eDiodon holocanthus\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 Circumtropical (found in all tropical seas,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e including throughout Indonesia)\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 30–50 cm (approx.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e 12–20 inches) — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"44\" class=\"\"\u003eThey grow very large!\u003c\/b\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 friendly but predatory\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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"6\" class=\"\"\u003eCarnivore\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e – Specialist in hard-shelled invertebrates\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 size and biological load)\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; Identification\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe Porcupine Puffer has a unique \"prehistoric\" look that distinguishes it from the smooth-skinned \"Burrowing\" or \"Arothron\" puffers:\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 Eyes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Large,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e soulful,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e and often shimmering with a greenish hue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e They can move their eyes independently to track prey.\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 Spines:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Covered in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"23\" class=\"\"\u003elong, sharp spines\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e that point backward toward the tail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e When the fish inflates,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e these spines stand straight out,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e making the puffer nearly impossible for a predator to swallow.\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 \"Freckles\":\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e A light tan-to-cream body covered in numerous small \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"68\" class=\"\"\u003edark brown spots and blotches\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\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=\"\"\u003eThe Teeth:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e They have a specialized \"beak\" (fused teeth) designed for crushing the hardest shells.\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\"\u003eBehaviour \u0026amp; Tank Compatibility\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=\"\"\u003eHigh Intelligence:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e These fish are known to recognize their owners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e They will often \"dance\" at the glass when you enter the room and can even be trained to eat from your hand (though be careful of that beak!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e).\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=\"\"\u003eReef Safe (No):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e They are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"25\" class=\"\"\u003enot reef safe\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e While they generally leave corals alone,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e they will eat \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"95\" class=\"\"\u003eevery snail, shrimp, crab, and starfish\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e in the tank.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e They may also \"taste-test\" sessile invertebrates.\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=\"\"\u003eThe \"Inflaton\" Response:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Inflating is a high-stress defense mechanism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e You should \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"82\" class=\"\"\u003enever\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e purposely scare a puffer into inflating.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Also,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e never take them 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=\"11,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eTank Mates:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Best kept with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"27\" class=\"\"\u003elarge, assertive fish\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e like Tangs,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e large Angelfish,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e and Foxfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Avoid very small fish that could be viewed as a snack,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e or aggressive \"fin-nippers\" like certain Damsels that might pick at the puffer's soft fins.\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\"\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\" class=\"\"\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e A minimum of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"24\" class=\"\"\u003e475L (125 Gallons)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e is required for a sub-adult,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e but a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"78\" class=\"\"\u003e680L (180 Gallon)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e tank is best for a full-grown adult.\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=\"\"\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e They are \"messy\" eaters and produce a lot of waste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e A \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"66\" class=\"\"\u003eheavy-duty protein skimmer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e and oversized filtration system are mandatory to maintain water quality.\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=\"\"\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 and need plenty of room to turn around without scraping their skin on sharp rocks.\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=\"\"\u003eFlow:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e They prefer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"18\" class=\"\"\u003elow to moderate flow\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e They are not the most aerodynamic swimmers and can struggle in high-velocity \"SPS-style\" current.\u003c\/span\u003e\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\"\u003eDietary Needs: Maintaining the Beak\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe most critical part of puffer care is their diet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHard Shells are Mandatory:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Their \"beak\" grows continuously.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e If they don't eat hard-shelled foods,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the beak will overgrow,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the fish will starve.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Offer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"12\"\u003eunpeeled shrimp, krill, clams on the half-shell, snails, and small crabs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Frozen mysis and silversides are good supplements,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e but they do not provide the \"crunch\" needed to wear down the teeth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhy Choose the Porcupine Puffer?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Porcupine Puffer is for the hobbyist who wants a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21\" data-index-in-node=\"53\"\u003e\"pet\" rather than just a fish\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Their expressive faces and interactive nature make them incredibly rewarding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e However,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e they are a long-term commitment due to their size and lifespan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e If you have a large,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e fish-only-with-live-rock (FOWLR) system and want a centerpiece with a massive personality,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the Porcupine Puffer is an unbeatable choice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquaristic Online","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45781924282602,"sku":"18679","price":125.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0854\/0866\/files\/Porcupine-Puffer.jpg?v=1768207621","url":"https:\/\/www.aquaristiconline.com.au\/products\/porcupine-puffer-diodon-holocanthus","provider":"Aquaristic Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}