Pea Puffer

The Pea Puffer (Carinotetraodon travancoricus) is the world’s smallest freshwater pufferfish, reaching only about 1 inch in length, but packed with personality and intelligence.** Native to India’s Western Ghats, they are popular among aquarists for their unique look, snail-eating habits, and helicopter-like swimming style

• Tank Size: Minimum 5 gallons for a single pea puffer; 10–20 gallons for groups.

• Water Parameters:

  • Temperature: 74–82°F (23–28°C)

  • pH: 6.5–8.5

  • Hardness: 4–10 dH

• Setup: Dense planting with hiding spots; they thrive in heavily planted aquascapes.

• Tank Mates: Best kept alone or with fast, non-fin-nipping species. Avoid slow fish with long fins.