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Pea Puffer (Carinotetraodon travancoricus) in a freshwater aquarium

Tetraodontidae

Pea Puffer

Carinotetraodon travancoricus

Pea Puffers are intermediate-level aggressive aquarium residents that reach about 1 in. Pea puffers are small but nippy and predatory. Most community fish, shrimp, and snails are poor tank mates unless the setup is species-only or heavily managed.

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Quick Stats

Tank

10+ gal

pH

6.8-7.8

Temp

75-82F

Size

1 in

Temperament

Aggressive

Care

Intermediate

Swim Level

Middle

Group

Solo or pair

Pea Puffer Care Guide

The Pea Puffer (Carinotetraodon travancoricus) is a intermediate-level freshwater aquarium resident from India. It reaches about 1 inches and should be kept in tanks of at least 10 gallons.

Keep water near pH 6.8-7.8, temperature 75-82F, and hardness 5-15 dH. Feed carnivore, snails, frozen food with 1-2 small feedings daily.

Pea puffers are small but nippy and predatory. Most community fish, shrimp, and snails are poor tank mates unless the setup is species-only or heavily managed.

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