Pea puffer care
Carinotetraodon travancoricus
Pea puffer (Carinotetraodon travancoricus) grows to about 2.5 cm (1 in) and needs a tank of at least 40 liters (11 US gallons). Keep it at 24–28 °C (75–82 °F) with a pH of 6.5–8.
FreshwaterMediumAggressiveNips long finsEats shrimpEats snails
Adult size2.5 cm · 1 in
Smallest tank40 L · 11 gal
Temperature24–28 °C · 75–82 °F
pH6.5–8
GroupAlone or a pair
TemperamentAggressive
SwimsMiddle
DietCarnivore
Avoid with
Neon tetraGuppyBetta (Siamese fighting fish)PlatyCardinal tetraBronze corydorasZebra danioHarlequin rasboraAngelfishMollyBristlenose plecoCherry barb
Track your tank with Guppi
Log water tests by tapping your kit’s colors, get water change reminders and check every tankmate before you buy.
Typical ranges from hobby references, checked by hand. Individual fish and local water vary.
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