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Yellow Pea Pufferfish (Carinotetraodon travancoricus) - Freshwater Aquarium Fish

🐟 Yellow Pea Pufferfish (Carinotetraodon travancoricus)

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🐟 Yellow Pea Pufferfish (Carinotetraodon travancoricus)
Freshwater Puffer • Nano Predator • Snail Control • Unique Oddball

 

📋 The Yellow Pea Pufferfish (Carinotetraodon travancoricus) is one of the smallest true pufferfish in the world, prized for its vivid golden coloration, expressive eyes, and curious, intelligent behavior.

Originating from the slow-moving streams of Kerala, India, this dwarf freshwater puffer thrives in planted aquariums with low current and ample hiding spots. Despite their tiny size, Pea Puffers are full of personality — curious, bold, and interactive with their surroundings.

They require careful stocking, best kept singly or in well-planned groups with ample space. When well-fed and stress-free, they display rich yellow tones and make fascinating nano predators perfect for aquascaped tanks.

 

💡 Highlights

True Freshwater Puffer: No salt required at any stage
Tiny Yet Intelligent: Full puffer behavior in a small package
📏 Nano Size: Ideal for desktop or planted nano aquariums
Excellent Snail Control: Natural predator of pest snails
🐟Interactive Pet Fish: Recognizes keepers and displays curiosity

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🧾 A Quick Look at the Yellow Pea Pufferfish

 

📛 Common Name: Yellow Pea Pufferfish
🔬 Scientific Name: Carinotetraodon travancoricus
👨‍👩‍👧 Family: Tetraodontidae
🌍 Origin: Southwestern India (Kerala Region)
📏 Max Size: 3.5 cm (≈ 1.4″)
💧 pH Range: 6.8–7.8
🌡️ Temperature Range: 24–28 °C (≈ 75–82 °F)
🧠 Care Level: Moderate
💖 Temperament: Semi-Aggressive (territorial toward conspecifics)
🏠 Min Tank Size: 40 L (≈ 10 US gallons)
📌 Tank Level: Mid–Bottom
🧬 Captive Bred: ✅ Yes
🌿 Wild Caught: ❌ No
Lifespan: 4–5 years
🍽️ Diet: Carnivore (micropredator)
🐣 Reproduction: Egg-scatterer; cave or plant substrate

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