PisciDex Species Profile
Pea Puffer
Tiny but territorial freshwater puffer best treated as a specialist species, requiring dense cover and meaty foods such as snails and frozen prey.
Carinotetraodon travancoricus
Tetraodontidae | South Asia | Kerala and Karnataka, India
Core Requirements
Tank Size
10 gallons minimum
Adult Size
1.4 inches
Group Size
Group 6+
Bioload
2/10
Water Parameters
Temperature
74-82 F
pH
6.8-8
Plant Safe
Yes
Invert Safe
No
Data Confidence
high
Temperature note: Recommended and tolerated temperature ranges currently match the primary care profile.
Care Warnings
- Best treated as species-only. Pea puffers are territorial fin-nippers and need carefully researched tankmates.
- Keep in a proper group with dense planting and broken sight lines.
Behavior & Husbandry
Temperament
Semi-Aggressive
Aggression
5/10
Diet
Carnivore
Difficulty
Advanced
Lifespan
4 years
Breeding
Intermediate
Schooling
Yes
Compatibility Tags
Nano TankSemi AggressiveSchoolingTerritorialMid WaterPlant Safe
Species Compatibility
Database-driven compatibility notes for planning community aquariums.