Our Guide To Keeping Pea Puffer Fish

1. About Fish Species:

   • Scientific name: Carinotetraodon travancoricus
   • Common name: Pea Puffer, Dwarf Puffer Fish
   • Family: Tetraodontidae
   • Origin: Freshwater habitats in India (Western Ghats region)
   • Adult length: 2.5 cm
   • Lifespan: 3 to 5 years

2. Tank Setup:

   • Pea Puffer Fish require a well-planted tank with plenty of hiding spots and smooth substrate as they like to sift through sand or fine gravel.
   • A tank size of at least 10 gallons is suitable for a small group of Pea puffers.

3. Water Parameters:

   • Keep the water parameters stable with a temperature range of 24 to 28°C (75 to 82°F) and a pH range of 7.0 to 7.6.
   • Provide a moderate level of water movement in the tank.

4. Filtration and Water Flow:

   • Use a sponge filter or a gentle filter to prevent the Pea puffer from getting stuck or injured.
   • Ensure there are no strong currents in the tank to avoid stressing the fish.

5. Diet:

   • Pea Puffer Fish are carnivorous and should be fed a variety of small live or frozen foods such as bloodworms, brine shrimp, and daphnia.
   • Offer snails or snail meat occasionally to help wear down their continuously growing teeth.

6. Tank mates:

   • Pea Puffer Fish are best kept in a species-only tank or with other peaceful tank mates that won't outcompete them for food.
   • Avoid keeping them with fin-nipping or aggressive fish as they may become stressed.

7. Behavior and Compatibility:

   • Pea Puffer Fish have individual personalities and can be territorial, especially males during breeding.
   • They are not suitable for community tanks with larger or more aggressive fish.