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Common Names: Pea Puffer, Dwarf Puffer, Pygmy Puffer
Origin: India (freshwater rivers and lakes)
Size: Up to 2.5 cm (1 inch)
Tank Size: Minimum 5 gallons for 1 puffer (add 3–5 gallons per extra)
Water Temp: 24–28°C (75–82°F)
pH: 6.5–7.5
Hardness: Soft to moderate
Tank Setup: Heavily planted, lots of hiding spots
Filter: Gentle flow preferred
Diet: Carnivorous — frozen/live foods (bloodworms, snails, brine shrimp)
Note: Won’t eat flakes or pellets reliably
Snails: Good for keeping beak trimmed
Temperament: Territorial, especially males
Best Kept: Alone or in species-only tank
Tank Mates (with caution): Fast, non-nippy fish (e.g., otocinclus, shrimp may be eaten)
Watch For: Aggression or fin nipping
Lifespan: ~4–5 years with good care
Breeding: Possible in captivity with effort
Regular Maintenance: Clean tank, stable water, no ammonia/nitrites
Common Names: Pea Puffer, Dwarf Puffer, Pygmy Puffer
Origin: India (freshwater rivers and lakes)
Size: Up to 2.5 cm (1 inch)
Tank Size: Minimum 5 gallons for 1 puffer (add 3–5 gallons per extra)
Water Temp: 24–28°C (75–82°F)
pH: 6.5–7.5
Hardness: Soft to moderate
Tank Setup: Heavily planted, lots of hiding spots
Filter: Gentle flow preferred
Diet: Carnivorous — frozen/live foods (bloodworms, snails, brine shrimp)
Note: Won’t eat flakes or pellets reliably
Snails: Good for keeping beak trimmed
Temperament: Territorial, especially males
Best Kept: Alone or in species-only tank
Tank Mates (with caution): Fast, non-nippy fish (e.g., otocinclus, shrimp may be eaten)
Watch For: Aggression or fin nipping
Lifespan: ~4–5 years with good care
Breeding: Possible in captivity with effort
Regular Maintenance: Clean tank, stable water, no ammonia/nitrites