{"product_id":"bandtail-puffer","title":"Bandtail puffer","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBandtail Puffer (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSphoeroides spengleri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a small and interesting saltwater pufferfish native to the western Atlantic, including the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and coastal waters of the southeastern United States.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the aquarium, this species is known for its curious personality and active behavior. Like other puffers, the Bandtail Puffer has strong teeth that are adapted for crushing hard-shelled foods. Its diet should include a variety of meaty foods such as shrimp, clam, mussel, crab, and other marine-based foods. Offering harder foods can also help naturally wear down its continuously growing teeth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Bandtail Puffer may become aggressive toward smaller or more passive tankmates and can potentially nip at fins. It is also \u003c\/span\u003enot considered reef safe\u003cspan\u003e, as it may prey on or damage snails, crabs, shrimp, and other invertebrates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide plenty of rockwork, hiding areas, and open swimming space. As with other pufferfish, it may inflate its body when frightened or stressed, so unnecessary handling should be avoided.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuick Facts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Semi-Aggressive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e No\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Carnivore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Long Island Tropical","offers":[{"title":"Conditioned","offer_id":49709312114936,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Quarantined","offer_id":49709312147704,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/6169\/9064\/files\/c7648af0-0eba-4cd5-af85-ced43743e5d8.png?v=1782790604","url":"https:\/\/longislandtropical.com\/products\/bandtail-puffer","provider":"Long Island Tropical","version":"1.0","type":"link"}