Dwarf Pufferfish (Carinotetraodon travancoricus)

Fish in the family Tetraodontidae. Moderate care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific nameCarinotetraodon travancoricus

FamilyTetraodontidae

Also known asPea Puffer, Indian Dwarf Puffer, Pygmy Puffer

Care levelModerate

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentSemi-aggressive

DietCarnivore

Adult size1.4 in

Minimum tank size10 gallons

Water parametersTemp 74-82°F, pH 6.5-7.5, GH 4-12 dGH

Appearance

Tiny rounded yellow-green body with dark mottled blotches, large independently swiveling eyes, and a small beak; one of the smallest pufferfish.

Difficulty and care for the Dwarf Pufferfish

Moderate

Origin and habitat

India (Western Ghats, Kerala)

Keeper notes

A fully freshwater nano puffer that is curious but nippy and territorial; eats snails and shrimp and will nip slow long-finned tankmates, so usually kept in a species tank or a heavily planted group with sightline breaks. Males are aggressive toward each other.

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