{"product_id":"oyster-toadfish-opsanus-tau","title":"Oyster Toadfish (Opsanus tau)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA stocky, bottom-dwelling fish with a broad, flattened head, thick lips, and mottled brown\/olive camouflage pattern. It has a very “rock-like” appearance and blends into rubble, oyster beds, and rocky bottoms. Known for its loud croaking or grunting sounds, especially during territorial displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLighting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow to moderate lighting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Prefers dim, shaded environments and avoids bright exposure)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlacement (Aquarium Zone)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLower reef \/ benthic zone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStays on or under substrate, inside caves, or among rockwork\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperature\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e18–24°C (64–75°F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Cooler-water species compared to most tropical reef fish)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSalinity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.020–1.025 SG\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Tolerates brackish to full marine conditions depending on origin)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003epH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7.8–8.3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlkalinity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8–12 dKH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarnivore (ambush feeder)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShrimp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrabs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMollusks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrozen meaty marine foods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdult Size (up to)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e~30–38 cm (12–15 inches)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare Level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Hardy but highly predatory and space-specific needs)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighly aggressive \/ predatory\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot reef-safe (will eat crustaceans, fish, and invertebrates)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest kept alone or with large, robust fish only\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoor community tank candidate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTerritorial and can ambush tankmates\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reeflections","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48651535188225,"sku":null,"price":680.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/2592\/4245\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_cc11d954-c043-4eba-aa8d-f0f0cd775273.jpg?v=1776885421","url":"https:\/\/reeflections.me\/products\/oyster-toadfish-opsanus-tau","provider":"Reeflections","version":"1.0","type":"link"}