TetraodontidaeFreshwater Fishintermediate
Carinotetraodon travancoricus 'Dwarf Puffer'
Carinotetraodon travancoricus
Origin: Southwest India (Kerala)
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Water Parameters
Temperature24–28 °C
15 °C35 °C
pH6.5–7.5
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GH (Hardness)4–15 °dGH
0 °dGH30 °dGH
KH (Alkalinity)2–8 °dKH
0 °dKH20 °dKH
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 2.5 cm
- Min Tank
- 20 L
- Lifespan
- 4-5
- Swimming Level
- middle
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- carnivore
- Temperament
- aggressive; best species-only or with fast fish
About
Carinotetraodon travancoricus, the Dwarf Puffer or Pea Puffer, is the world's smallest pufferfish at only 2 cm. Fully freshwater. Charming, intelligent and endlessly entertaining. Eats pest snails, frozen bloodworm and Artemia. Aggressive for its size — best in species tank.
Care Guide
Species tank 30 L+. Temperature 24–28°C, pH 6.5–7.5. Feed snails, frozen bloodworm, Daphnia. One male with 2–3 females. Males aggressive to each other — ratio important. Planted tank reduces aggression.
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