Pea Puffer (Carinotetraodon travancoricus)

$8.99

Pea Puffer (Carinotetraodon travancoricus)

Name: Pea Puffer (Carinotetraodon travancoricus)
Brand: Legacy Line Aquatics LLC
Price: 8.99 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

$8.99

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Pea Puffers are one of the most unique and entertaining freshwater fish in the hobby. Known for their tiny size, bright eyes, and huge personality, these little puffers are full of character and are constantly aware of what is going on around them. Despite their small size, they are intelligent, curious, and quickly become a standout fish in the aquarium.

Why Hobbyists Love Pea Puffers

Extremely personable and intelligent for such a small fish
Unique pufferfish behavior in a compact freshwater species
Great option for species-focused aquariums
Constantly active, aware, and interesting to watch
Small size makes them a favorite for hobbyists wanting something different

What You’re Getting from Legacy Line Aquatics

At Legacy Line Aquatics, these fish are bred and raised in-house by us in a small-scale, care-first setup. We do not source from mass-production fish farms. Our focus is on raising healthy fish with clean water, proper nutrition, and attentive day-to-day care, so you receive fish we would be confident keeping in our own fish room. We take a small-scale approach so we can focus on:

Fish health
Clean systems
Proper feeding, mixture of high-quality sinking pellets, live baby brine shrimp, frozen bloodworms, frozen brine shrimp, and high-quality flakes.
Parasite free

Adult Size: 1 in
Temperament: Aggressive (species-only recommended)
Difficulty: Intermediate
Lifespan: 4–5 years
Minimum Tank Size: 10 Gallons
Temperature: 74–80°F

Temperament & Behavior

Pea Puffers are small, but they are not timid fish. They are curious, alert, and often territorial, especially with each other. While their size is tiny, their personality is not. They do best in thoughtfully arranged aquariums with cover, broken lines of sight, and careful stocking.

Feeding

Pea Puffers thrive on a varied meaty diet. They are not typical flake-food community fish and usually do best with frozen or live foods. A rotation of quality foods helps support body condition, activity level, and overall health.

Recommended foods:

Frozen bloodworms
Frozen brine shrimp
Live baby brine shrimp for small individuals or grow-outs
Small live foods when available
Other meaty foods sized appropriately

They do best in tanks with:

Heavy plant cover and visual barriers
Driftwood, décor, and structure
Gentle flow
Stable water quality and temperature
Plenty of exploration space and hiding areas

Tank Size (Recommended)

Single pea puffer: 5 gallons+ recommended
Small group: 10 gallons heavily planted preferred
Larger groups: 20 gallons long strongly recommended to reduce stress and aggression

Water Temperature

Ideal range: 74–80°F
Many hobbyists keep them around 76–78°F
A stable temperature is more important than chasing an exact number

Tank Mates

Pea Puffers are best kept in a species-focused setup. While some hobbyists attempt community combinations, they are known for fin nipping and may harass or stress other fish. For most keepers, a species-only aquarium is the safest and most reliable option.

Good tank mates may include:

Species-only pea puffer setups
Very carefully planned setups only with caution

Avoid:

Long-finned fish
Slow-moving fish
Shrimp
Snails if you do not want them hunted
Fish that are easily stressed or likely to be fin nipped

Local Delivery

Delivery is available within an 80-mile maximum distance from Owensboro, Kentucky.
$150 minimum order is required for delivery
$25 delivery fee applies

Local Meet-Up

Local meet-up is available.
After order we will contact you by email, or through Facebook or Instagram Messenger.
We will arrange a date, time, and public location to meet.

Shipping & Live Arrival

Live fish are shipped Monday–Wednesday (weather permitting) to reduce transit risk. Please review our How Shipping Works page and DOA policy before ordering.