Description
Pea Puffer – Tiny Size, Huge Personality
(Carinotetraodon travancoricus)
The Pea Puffer, also known as the Dwarf Pufferfish, is a freshwater species native to the rivers and lakes of southwestern India. Despite their small size, these puffers are packed with curiosity, charm, and intelligence. With bold golden-green coloring, expressive eyes, and an inquisitive nature, they make a captivating addition to nano aquariums.
Key Features:
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Micro Predator: Grows to just 2.5 cm (1 inch), but full of personality
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Striking Appearance: Bright greenish-gold back with dark spots and a pale belly
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Interactive Behavior: Recognizes their owner and will actively follow movement outside the tank
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Tank-Friendly Size: Ideal for well-maintained nano aquariums or species-only setups
Tank Requirements:
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Minimum tank size: 40 liters (10+ gallons) for a small group
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Temperature: 24°C–28°C (75°F–82°F)
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pH: 6.8–7.8
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Requires dense planting, hiding spots, and open swimming areas for comfort and territory
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Excellent filtration and regular water changes are essential
Compatibility:
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Best kept in species-only tanks or with great care in peaceful community tanks
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May nip fins of slower fish; not suitable with shrimp or other small inverts (they’ll be hunted!)
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Can be kept solo, in pairs, or small groups—with ample space and cover to reduce aggression
Feeding Tips:
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Carnivorous diet—thrives on live or frozen foods such as bloodworms, brine shrimp, and snails
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Avoid flake foods; they prefer meaty, high-protein options
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Feed small amounts 1–2 times daily
Why Choose a Pea Puffer?
The Pea Puffer is the perfect choice for aquarists looking for a small, interactive fish with loads of personality. With their expressive behavior, unique looks, and predator instincts in a pint-sized package, Pea Puffers bring life and excitement to any well-planted freshwater aquarium.
Click & Collect
Livestock will only be bagged once you arrive, or if you contact us in advance to request it ready beforehand.
Local Delivery
Order anything from our in-store range and have it delivered right to you.
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Minimum spend: £50
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Delivery up to 10 miles: £10
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Delivery up to 25 miles: £20
Distances are measured “as the crow flies”, not by road.
Once your order is placed, we’ll be in touch to arrange a suitable delivery date and time.
Please note, delivery may take a little longer as we often group orders together to build an efficient delivery run.
Important: If you’re ordering a large aquarium, please ensure someone is available to help unload the van on arrival.
Dry Goods Delivery
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DPD Next Day: 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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DX Next Day (Heavy Items & Small Aquariums): 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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Express Pallet: 1–3 working days
If you'd like to add more items to an existing order that hasn't yet been dispatched, please place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to combine the orders.
Please note: We currently only dispatch parcels Wednesday to Friday.
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Livestock Delivery
Thursday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Wednesday afternoon
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Delivered Thursday before 1pm
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Order by Wednesday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Friday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Thursday afternoon
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Delivered Friday before 1pm
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Order by Thursday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Saturday Delivery – £29
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Dispatched Friday afternoon
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Delivered Saturday before 1pm
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Order by Friday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
📦 Want to Add to an Existing Order?
No problem! Just place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to link it with your original one (as long as it hasn’t been dispatched yet).
🛒 Dry Goods Now Included!
You can now include dry goods in your livestock delivery – perfect for topping up supplies in one go.
❄️ Please note: We can’t send frozen food with livestock – please order frozen items separately.
⚠️ Delivery Exclusions
Unfortunately, we’re unable to deliver livestock to the following postcodes:
Scotland & Isles:
AB30–AB56, DD8–DD10, DG3–DG9, DG12–DG14, FK17–FK21, KA18–KA19, KA26–KA30, PA20–PA38, PA80, PH3–PH40
Cornwall Isles: TR21–TR25
All of the following postcodes are excluded:
BT, HS, IM, IV, JE, KW
Plus Channel Islands and Shetland Islands
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