Dwarf Puffer Fish also known as Dwarf Pea Puffers or Carinotetraodon Travancoricus are a cute range of freshwater fish. Belonging to the Tetraodontidae Family.
Originating in Southwest India.
Features.
Approx. Size; 1"/2.5cm.
Origin; Southwest India.
Family; Tetraodontidae Family.
Temperament; Territorial and Feisty.
Lighting; Bright overhead lighting.
Water Conditions.
Ideal PH; 6.5-7.
Ideal Temperature; 22-28°C.
Ideal Waterflow; Low.
Ease of Care.
Due to being very small fish they do not need a lot of space unlike larger breeds of puffer fish. This makes is relatively easy to look after, Although if you are just starting out it would not be recommended to get dwarf puffer fish due to them being sensitive to water changes. So it would be best to start of with more of a hardy species just while you are still learning.
Diet.
Dwarf Puffer fish are carnivores and should NOT be fed any type of flake. Their main diet will consist of live or frozen foods such as Bloodworm and Brineshrimp.
Compatibility.
Dwarf Pufferfish are not community fish and its best to keep no more than 3 in the same aquarium. They can be very territorial so its always best to check before housing with other species. They can get on with danios and neon tetras but they do eat invertebrates.
Breeding/Sex.
Dwarf Pufferfish as long as they are well feed and kept at their ideal temperature they will breed on there own so it is not difficult to breed these fish although like all breeding its best to always keep an eye.
To sex Dwarf Pufferfish is usually pretty easy once they have matured as males wil;l havve lines around their eyes as well as a yellowish belly while females will not have this. With smaller and younger Dwarf Puffers it is best to try and tell from temperament as males will usually be more aggressive than females
Lifespan.
The average lifespan of Dwarf Pufferfish is 4 years but they can live longer if tank conditions are well maintained as well as a high quality diet.
