Pea Puffer
Pufferfish
Intermediate-Advanced
Semi-aggressive
All levels
Care LevelIntermediate-Advanced
TemperamentSemi-aggressive
Min Tank Size40 L
Adult Size
1-1.5 in (2.5-3.5 cm)
Temperature
23-28°C
pH Range
7.0-7.8
Water Hardness
Soft-Medium (5-12 dGH)
Diet
Carnivore
Social & Grouping
Usually solitary
About this fish
Pea Puffer is an intelligent but nippy puffer. Species range from the 2.5 cm pea puffer to giant fahaka/mbu; some are freshwater and some brackish. Most need hard, snail-based foods to wear their teeth.
Care tips
- Confirm freshwater vs. brackish and adult size for the exact species.
- Feed hard-shelled foods (snails, crustaceans) to keep the teeth worn down.
- Often nippy or predatory — many must be kept alone.
Recommended feeding · AQA range
StapleAQA Brineshrimp Flakeshigh-protein conditioning flake
Needs hard-shelled foods (snails, crustaceans) to wear down its teeth.
RAKKAD AQUA · Aquatic Fish Care · Ref RA-FSH-0504
SCANfull care guide on the Rakkad Aqua hub
