Pea Puffer
Carinotetraodon travancoricus
Complete Pea Puffer care guide covering carnivore diet requirements, semi-aggressive temperament, minimum 10 Gallons tank setup, and compatible freshwater tankmates. Difficulty: Moderate.
Quick Answer
Pea Puffer (Carinotetraodon travancoricus) is a tiny freshwater pufferfish from India. It requires a minimum 10 Gallons aquarium with a pH of 7.0 - 8.0 and temperature range of 24-28°C. As a carnivore with semi-aggressive tendencies, careful tankmate selection is essential.
Intro
Pea Puffer (Carinotetraodon travancoricus) is a tiny freshwater pufferfish from India. Despite its size, it has a big personality and sharp beak that grows continuously.
Setup
A 10-gallon or larger heavily planted tank with hiding spots. They need a diet of hard-shelled foods (snails, shrimp) to wear down their teeth. Gentle filtration.
Feeding
Carnivorous; eats live snails (pond, bladder, ramshorn), bloodworms, brine shrimp, and blackworms. Will also eat frozen foods. Feed snails regularly.
Compatibility
Semi-aggressive. Best kept in a species-only tank with 1 male per 2-3 females in a 20+ gallon. They can be kept with fast shrimp but will eat babies.
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- Tank Position
- Middle
- Water Temp
- 24-28°C
- Adult Size
- See profile
- Water pH
- 7.0 - 8.0
Species Characteristics
- Adult Size
- Lifespan
- Growth Rate
- moderate
- Tank Compatibility
- Community compatible
- Indoor Aquarium
- Yes
Water Parameters
| Water Temperature | |
| Humidity | |
| Water pH |
Tank Lighting
- Tank Lighting
- Standard lighting
- Light Hours
- N/A
- Intensity
- moderate
Feeding & Diet
- Diet Type
- Diet: Carnivore
- Feeding Schedule
- N/A
- Live Food Options
- N/A
Frequently Asked Questions
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