Pea Puffer

The Pea Puffer, also known as the Dwarf Pufferfish, is a freshwater oddball with bold eyes, a rounded body, and a curious nature. Despite their small size, these puffers are known for their intelligence, engaging behavior, and vibrant yellow-green coloration with dark spots.

Care Facts:

Carinotetraodon travancoricus

Tank Size: 5 gallons minimum (best kept solo or in carefully planned groups)

Temperature: 72–80°F (22–27°C)

pH Range: 6.5–7.5

Diet: Carnivore – requires frozen or live foods like bloodworms and snails

Behavior: Semi-aggressive, highly territorial

Max Size: Up to 1 inch

Aquarium & Reptile Depot's Online Store ships livestock and freshwater plants every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (excluding holidays). We only ship these days to protect against delays in shipping for livestock and freshwater plants. Shipping for livestock are handled via overnight shipping services which guarantees delivery by 10:30AM in most cities and areas outside normal delivery areas of the courier are guaranteed by end of day.