{"product_id":"blue-spotted-sharpnose-puffer-canthigaster-solandri-saltwater","title":"Blue Spotted Sharpnose Puffer (Canthigaster solandri)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;color:#1a1a1a;max-width:860px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E0F7FA;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your order is reserved, we hold off on bagging until you arrive so it stays healthy in its display tank.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#FFF8E1;border-left:4px solid #F57F17;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot reef safe.\u003c\/strong\u003e This toby nips fleshy corals, zoanthids and clam mantles, and it treats small shrimp, crabs, snails and feather dusters as food. It does best in a fish-only or fish-only-with-live-rock (FOWLR) tank.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBlue Spotted Sharpnose Puffer\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eCanthigaster solandri\u003c\/em\u003e), also sold as the Spotted Toby or Blue Spot Puffer, is a small puffer with a big personality. Its warm orange-brown body is covered in tiny electric blue spots, with blue lines running back from the pointed snout and around the eyes. It tops out around 4.5 inches, learns who feeds it within days, and spends the day inspecting every rock in the tank. Care level is intermediate and temperament is semi-aggressive. Browse more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater fish and supplies\u003c\/a\u003e at Squeaky's.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 gallons minimum, with plenty of live rock to explore and open water to swim through. It is a messy eater for its size, so strong filtration and a protein skimmer pay off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72 to 78°F, pH 8.1 to 8.4, salinity 1.020 to 1.025. Puffers have no scales and react to poor water quality faster than most fish, so keep nitrate low and change water on a schedule.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carnivore. Feed meaty frozen foods once or twice a day and include shelled foods several times a week, such as clams on the half shell, whole krill or shell-on shrimp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTeeth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Puffer teeth never stop growing. Crunching shells wears them down. Without hard foods the beak overgrows and the fish eventually cannot eat, so if it starts to look long, feed more shelled food.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedications:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scaleless and sensitive to copper and many harsh treatments. Check with us before dosing any tank this puffer lives in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Puffers inflate when badly stressed. Move it with a cup or bag rather than lifting it out of the water in a net, so it never gulps air.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:640px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCanthigaster solandri\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBlue Spotted Sharpnose Puffer, Spotted Toby, Blue Spot Puffer, Solander's Toby\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eTetraodontidae, the pufferfishes (sharpnose puffers, genus \u003cem\u003eCanthigaster\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSemi-aggressive, one sharpnose puffer per tank\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eNo. Nips corals and clam mantles, eats small inverts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAbout 4.5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum tank\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e50 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e72 to 78°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e8.1 to 8.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e1.020 to 1.025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eCarnivore, needs hard shelled foods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCopper sensitive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eYes, scaleless\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIndo-Pacific reefs, East Africa to the central Pacific\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIn-store only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood tank mates:\u003c\/strong\u003e active peaceful and semi-aggressive fish that are not slow or long finned. Tangs like the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/tank-raised-blue-hippo-tang-paracanthurus-hepatus-saltwater\"\u003eTank-Raised Blue Hippo Tang\u003c\/a\u003e, rabbitfish like the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/magnificent-foxface-siganus-magnificus-saltwater\"\u003eMagnificent Foxface\u003c\/a\u003e, dwarf angels like the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/coral-beauty-angelfish-centropyge-bispinosa-saltwater\"\u003eCoral Beauty Angelfish\u003c\/a\u003e, plus clownfish, damsels, hawkfish and larger wrasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e other sharpnose puffers such as the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/valentini-puffer-canthigaster-valentini-saltwater\"\u003eValentini Puffer\u003c\/a\u003e, since tobies fight with their own kind. Skip seahorses, pipefish and other slow, long-finned fish it may nip, and large predators that could try to swallow it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInvertebrates:\u003c\/strong\u003e shrimp, small crabs, snails, feather dusters and sponges are all on the menu. Plan on a fish-only tank rather than a cleanup crew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/ocean-nutrition-frozen-clams-on-the-half-shell\"\u003eOcean Nutrition Frozen Clams on the Half Shell\u003c\/a\u003e, the tooth grinder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/ocean-nutrition-frozen-prime-reef\"\u003eOcean Nutrition Frozen Prime Reef\u003c\/a\u003e, a meaty daily staple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/ocean-nutrition-frozen-formula-two\"\u003eOcean Nutrition Frozen Formula Two\u003c\/a\u003e, for variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/sfbb-mysis-shrimp-cube-3-5oz\"\u003eSFBB Mysis Shrimp Cube 3.5oz\u003c\/a\u003e, an easy everyday meal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003efish food\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/maintenance-water-care\"\u003ewater care\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Blue Spotted Sharpnose Puffer reef safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It will sample fleshy corals, zoanthids, clam mantles and most small inverts. A fish-only or FOWLR tank is the right home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big does it get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout 4.5 inches, which makes it one of the most manageable puffers. A 50 gallon tank works for its whole life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I keep two?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnly in a large tank with both added at the same time, and even then they may bicker. One sharpnose puffer per tank is the safe plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre puffers poisonous?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLike many puffers, its skin and organs carry toxin. That is not a danger to you through the glass, but wash your hands after working in the tank and never keep it with a predator big enough to swallow it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51089392697563,"sku":"SW3-SW1004","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/86E3BA58-D03D-4058-8F2F-8A9FA15245C3.png?v=1794328037","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/blue-spotted-sharpnose-puffer-canthigaster-solandri-saltwater","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}