{"product_id":"moorish-idol","title":"Moorish Idol","description":"\u003ch3\u003eMoorish Idol\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTransform Your Tank with an Iconic Reef Species\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for a true showstopper for your marine aquarium? The Moorish Idol is one of the most visually striking specimens in the saltwater hobby — bold black, white, and yellow banding, a dramatic elongated dorsal filament, and a graceful, sweeping silhouette that commands attention the moment it enters the water. Long coveted and notoriously difficult to source in healthy, eating condition, a well-acclimated Moorish Idol is a genuine trophy for the serious aquarist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaching up to 9 inches in the wild, this species typically settles between 5–7 inches in a home aquarium environment, holding its shape and elegance as it matures. The Moorish Idol is an active, curious specimen that patrols open water with purpose — best suited for larger, established saltwater tanks with experienced keepers who appreciate the challenge and reward this species brings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQUICK STATS \u0026amp; CARE GUIDE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moorish Idol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 3–5 inches (contact us for current stock sizing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expert — not recommended for beginners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful; may show aggression toward similar body shapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Varied omnivore — sponges, tunicates, algae, mysis shrimp, high-quality prepared foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e With caution — known to nip at soft corals, sponges, and LPS polyps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72–78°F | pH 8.1–8.4 | Salinity 1.020–1.025 | dKH 8–12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWHY BUY FROM THE CORAL BOUTIQUE?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Moorish Idol we ship from The Coral Boutique is ethically sourced, rigorously quarantined, and — most critically — confirmed feeding on prepared foods before it ever leaves our facility. We won't ship a specimen we wouldn't keep ourselves.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Coral Boutique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67650767520019,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/3647\/2595\/files\/IMG-3853.jpg?v=1791901766","url":"https:\/\/thecoralboutique.com\/products\/moorish-idol","provider":"The Coral Boutique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}