{"product_id":"green-spotted-puffer-dichotomyctere-nigroviridis-3","title":"Green Spotted Puffer (Dichotomyctere nigroviridis) 3\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Green Spotted Puffer (Dichotomyctere nigroviridis) is a highly intelligent, interactive, and visually striking fish known for its vibrant green back, dark spots, and expressive eyes. Often sold incorrectly as a pure freshwater pet, this advanced-level species strictly requires a transition to brackish or full marine water as it matures to live a healthy, full lifespan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater \u0026amp; Tank Specifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSalinity Transition: Juveniles tolerate freshwater, but adults must live in brackish water (Specific Gravity 1.005–1.015) or full marine conditions. Always mix water using specialized marine salt, never standard aquarium salt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTank Volume: A minimum of 30 to 40 gallons is mandatory for a single adult fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFiltration: They are messy eaters without gill covers or scales, making them highly sensitive to ammonia and nitrites. You must use a powerful, oversized filtration system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater Parameters: Keep temperatures warm at 75–82°F (24–28°C) with a stable, alkaline pH of 7.5–8.5. Crushed coral substrate helps stabilize these levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Beak Care\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinuous Teeth Growth: Their teeth fuse into a hard beak that constantly grows. If they do not wear them down, they will starve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrunchy Foods: Feed them a strict carnivorous diet of hard-shelled live or frozen foods. Give them small pond snails, ramshorn snails, ghost shrimp, crab legs, and krill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid Processed Food: They generally refuse flakes or pellets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperament \u0026amp; Tank Mates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh Aggression: While cute and peaceful as juveniles, adults become highly aggressive fin-nippers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolitary Housing: They are best kept alone in a species-only tank. They will eventually attack or eat tank mates if space becomes tight or a fish shows weakness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBehavior \u0026amp; Intelligence\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHuman Interaction: They possess incredible situational awareness, can recognize their owners, and will actively beg for food at the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSleeping Habits: When the lights turn off or after a heavy meal, they like to rest directly on the tank floor. Do not panic; they are simply sleeping or digesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jasmin Aquatics Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53429883142441,"sku":null,"price":18.25,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/4325\/2521\/files\/Micro-Pellets_20260816_061154_0000.png?v=1786846331","url":"https:\/\/jasminaquaticsstore.com\/ar\/products\/green-spotted-puffer-dichotomyctere-nigroviridis-3","provider":"Jasmin Aquatics Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}