Fish Species
Pea Puffer
Carinotetraodon travancoricus
About
The Pea Puffer is one of the world's smallest pufferfishes and is a true freshwater species endemic to Kerala, India. Despite its tiny size it is an assertive micropredator and is usually safest in a carefully structured species-focused aquarium. Dense plants and broken sightlines help manage aggression.
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Classification
Scientific Name
Carinotetraodon travancoricus
Origin Region
Kerala, southwestern India
Water Type
freshwater
Diet
Carnivore
Care Difficulty
Intermediate
Max Size
3.5 cm | 1.4 in
Water Requirements
Kerala Pea PufferTemperature
22–28°C
pH
7.2–8.3
GH Hardness
5–15dGH
KH Alkalinity
4–10dKH
Min Tank Size
40L