Freshwater species
Pea Puffer
Carinotetraodon travancoricus
A tiny freshwater puffer with a bold personality and strong hunting instincts. Pea Puffers need a heavily planted, well-structured aquarium, meaty foods, and careful stocking because they can be territorial and aggressive.
Currently listed on New Fish Day
Pea Puffer appears on the current New Fish Arrivals list. Availability changes as livestock sells.
Check New Fish ArrivalsQuick Care Information
- Adult size
- About 1–1.5 inches
- Temperature
- 74–82°F
- pH
- 6.5–7.5
- Minimum aquarium
- 10 gallons for one
- Temperament
- Territorial and potentially aggressive
- Group
- Single fish or carefully managed group
Before You Bring Them Home
Use these numbers as a starting point, not as a substitute for evaluating the whole aquarium. Tank dimensions, filtration, water stability, existing livestock, adult size, and behavior all matter when choosing fish or shrimp.
Read the Full Pea Puffer Care Guide
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