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Pea Puffer

Pea Puffer

Carinotetraodon travancoricus

Intermediate Semi-Aggressive fish freshwater

About

World's smallest puffer with big personality and a taste for snails. Males aggressive toward each other.

Water Parameters

Temperature

72 - 82 °F

Ideal: 76 - 80 °F

pH

6.8 - 8

GH (Hardness)

3 - 15 dGH

Quick Facts

Max Size

1"

Min Tank Size

5 gallons

Diet

carnivore

Swimming Zone

middle

Bioload

low

Category

pufferfish