{"product_id":"amber-mandarin-fish-siniperca-obscura-copy","title":"Ripple Mandarin Perch (Siniperca undulata)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"227\" data-end=\"524\"\u003eThe Ripple Mandarin Perch (\u003cem data-start=\"254\" data-end=\"274\"\u003eSiniperca undulata\u003c\/em\u003e) is a rare and visually distinct member of the Chinese perch family, recognized for its flowing, wave-like pattern across the body. This natural camouflage allows it to blend seamlessly into its environment before striking prey with explosive speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"690\"\u003eHighly sought after by collectors, this species offers a unique alternative to more common mandarin fish while delivering the same intense ambush predator behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"692\" data-end=\"695\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1jusaon\" data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"713\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"713\"\u003eMax Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"782\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"aw75mn\" data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"747\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"732\"\u003e10–14 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e in captivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1n6s18b\" data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"782\"\u003eStreamlined, muscular predator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"787\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1hw2s0j\" data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"806\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"806\"\u003eTank Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"959\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"oti17\" data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"848\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"809\" data-end=\"821\"\u003eMinimum:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75–90 gallons (juvenile)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"133lqzo\" data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"897\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"867\"\u003eRecommended:\u003c\/strong\u003e 125–180+ gallons for adults\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6jovvd\" data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"959\"\u003eProvide structure with hiding spots and open ambush areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"964\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"swpufs\" data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"984\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"984\"\u003eTank Mates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"aqfin5\" data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1005\"\u003eHighly predatory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qhi270\" data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1090\"\u003eBest with:\n\u003cul data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1090\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wyuc28\" data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1053\"\u003eSimilar-sized, robust fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cndb98\" data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1090\"\u003eOther predators (with caution)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1slwvh4\" data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003eAvoid:\n\u003cul data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1207qf4\" data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1134\"\u003eSmall fish (will be eaten)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"aq9by7\" data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003eSlow or delicate species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1170\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"12sdk7u\" data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1184\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1184\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1204\"\u003eStrict carnivore:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1321\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1p386ei\" data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1252\"\u003eLive feeder fish (often required initially)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"repga8\" data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1294\"\u003eFrozen\/thawed fish, shrimp, and worms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"j9r7y5\" data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1321\"\u003eRarely accepts pellets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1377\"\u003e👉 Feeding can be challenging—experience recommended\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1382\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"9pq1nd\" data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1407\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1407\"\u003eCare \u0026amp; 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