Species profile
Indian Pea Puffer
Carinotetraodon travancoricusIndian Pea Puffer (Carinotetraodon travancoricus) is a solo centerpiece fish for a cycled 10+ gallon freshwater aquarium. Plan for about 1.2 inches as an adult, 75-82°F water, pH 6.8-7.8, and advanced care. Keep only one per tank, and choose tankmates with matching water needs and low aggression.
TerritorialFin-nipperHigh energyAdvanced care
10 galMinimum tank
1.2 inAdult size
1Schooling minimum
75-82°FTemperature
Water Range
- pH
- 6.8-7.8
- GH
- 5-15 dGH
- KH
- 3-10 dKH
Behavior
- Temperament
- Assertive
- Fin nipping
- 5/5
- Territory
- 4/5
Diet and Care
- Diet
- carnivore/molluscivore
- Diet difficulty
- 5/5
- Care difficulty
- 5/5
Planning Notes
Puffers often need live or frozen meaty foods and careful species-only or near-species-only planning.
This species may need live, frozen, fresh, or otherwise specialized foods.
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