Pea Puffers
$99.00
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Pea Puffers
$99.00
Pea Puffer (Carinotetraodon travancoricus)
One of the smallest pufferfish in the world, the Pea Puffer (also known as the Dwarf Puffer) is a tiny, personality-packed fish with a bright green-yellow body and dark spots. Curious, active, and full of character, it's a fascinating fish for a dedicated nano or species tank.
Care at a Glance:
- Minimum Tank Size: 40L with plants, caves, and gentle flow
- Temperature: 24–28°C
- pH Range: 6.5–7.5
- Water Hardness: Soft to moderate
- Temperament: Semi-aggressive, territorial, can nip fins
- Diet: Frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp, snails, blackworms
- Max Size: 2.5–3cm
- Lifespan: 4–5 years
- Care Level: Easy to moderate (needs snails for beak wear)
Tank Mates: Best in a species-only setup; can be kept with fast-moving small fish in larger tanks, but avoid long-finned or slow species.
Origin: India — rivers and streams (Kerala, Karnataka)