Pea Pufferfish Care Guide
Carinotetraodon travancoricus
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Bioload Score
800
- Max Size
- 2.5 cm / 1.0"
- Temperature
- 23–28°C (74–82°F)
- pH Range
- 6.5 – 7.8
- Min Tank Size
- 37L (10 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- Southeast Asia
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
Carnivorous; has a strong preference for live foods such as brine shrimp, daphnia, and bloodworms. They can also eat snails, which helps control snail populations in aquariums. Frozen foods can be offered as part of their diet, but it's important to ensure they get enough variety and nutrition.
Community Compatibility
Pea Pufferfish can be kept in a species-specific tank or with very peaceful and fast-swimming tank mates that occupy different areas of the tank. However, their semi-aggressive nature and tendency to nip fins make them unsuitable for many community tanks. Care should be taken when selecting tank mates to avoid any potential issues.
Good to Know
Pea Pufferfish are one of the smallest pufferfish species available in the aquarium trade. Despite their tiny size, they have a lot of personalities and are known for their curious and interactive behavior with their owners. They have the ability to recognize their caregivers and can even be 'hand-fed' with tweezers.
Gender Differences
Males are generally more colorful with a darker line running down the belly and may display more vivid and intricate patterns on their body and fins. Females are rounder, especially when gravid, and have a more uniform coloration.
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