Species Profile
Pea Puffer
Carinotetraodon travancoricus
Also known as: Dwarf Puffer, Indian Dwarf Puffer, Pygmy Puffer
Puffersaggressive
Adult size
1.4″
Minimum tank
10 gal
Temperature
74–82°F
pH
6.5–7.5
Schooling
Solitary OK
Water level
mid
Diet
Live/frozen snails, blackworms, bloodworms
Notes
Smallest pufferfish in the world, native to Indian rivers. Relentless fin-nipper despite the cuteness; species-only or species-dominant tanks only. Will refuse pellets, feed snails, blackworms, and frozen bloodworms.
Compatible Tankmates
Best tank mates for Pea Puffer
Every species below passes the compatibility engine when paired with Pea Pufferin a suitably sized tank. Verdicts come from the same rules the builder uses — click a card to see that species' own care profile and its tank mates in turn.
Rummynose Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Harlequin Rasbora
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Endler's Livebearer
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Platy
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Honey Gourami
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
German Blue Ram
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Bronze Corydoras
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Otocinclus
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Cherry Barb
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Lemon Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Glowlight Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Bloodfin Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
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