{"product_id":"valentini-puffer-fish","title":"Valentini Puffer Fish","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Valentini Puffer, *Canthigaster valentini*, is a charming and active addition to a marine aquarium. Also known as the Saddleback Puffer or Sharpnose Puffer, this species is easily recognized by its distinctive pattern of black saddles and spots over a white to yellowish body. Its small size and inquisitive nature make it a popular choice for hobbyists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA minimum tank size of 30 gallons is recommended for a single Valentini Puffer. Provide plenty of live rock with caves and crevices for hiding and exploring. While generally peaceful towards tankmates, they can be aggressive towards other puffers and similar-shaped fish. They are not considered reef safe as they will nip at corals, invertebrates, and clam mantles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Valentini Puffer is a carnivore and its diet should consist of a variety of meaty foods. Offer a mix of high-quality frozen foods such as mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and chopped seafood. They will also readily accept pellet foods designed for marine carnivores. Providing hard-shelled foods like small snails or crustaceans occasionally can help wear down their continuously growing teeth. In a home aquarium, they typically reach a size of around 3-4 inches. There are no readily apparent visual differences between males and females. Breeding in captivity is extremely difficult.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Canthigaster valentini\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-Aggressive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carnivore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-Reef Safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indo-Pacific\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Adult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.25\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Discover Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":53075862257953,"sku":"TT-6304-S","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":53075862290721,"sku":"TT-6304-M","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large","offer_id":53075862323489,"sku":"TT-6304-L","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/4044\/4961\/files\/IMG_5501-scaled.webp?v=1784975379","url":"https:\/\/discoveraquaticsshop.com\/products\/valentini-puffer-fish","provider":"Discover Aquatics Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}