{"product_id":"spotted-congo-puffer","title":"Spotted Congo Puffer","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSpotted Congo Puffer\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eTetraodon schoutedeni\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the most visually striking and personality-packed freshwater puffers available in the hobby. Native to the Congo River Basin, this species features a beautiful golden-yellow body adorned with bold black spots — a pattern as unique as a fingerprint on each individual fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike many puffers, the Spotted Congo is considered one of the more peaceful species and can sometimes be kept in a community setting with robust, fast-moving tankmates. Each fish has its own distinct personality and will quickly learn to recognize its keeper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Congo River Basin, Central Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~10–12 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-aggressive; can nip fins — choose tankmates carefully\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e pH 6.5–7.5 | Temp 24–28°C | Moderate hardness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carnivore — snails, shrimp, bloodworms, clams; hard foods help wear down beak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimum 100L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest kept in a well-decorated tank with plenty of hiding spots, plants, and open swimming space. Provide a varied diet including hard-shelled foods to keep their ever-growing beak trimmed. A fascinating, interactive fish that will become the centrepiece of any aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Speciate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53856545866096,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1017\/3307\/3264\/files\/F008DE19-8FA5-4856-AF29-3312D51EA432.jpg?v=1780269635","url":"https:\/\/speciate.ca\/products\/spotted-congo-puffer","provider":"Speciate","version":"1.0","type":"link"}