Can Corydoras Catfish Live With Pea Puffer?
❌Not Compatible
Pea Puffer is aggressive and will likely attack or stress tank mates.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Corydoras Catfish | Pea Puffer | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–79°F | 74–82°F | 74–79°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 6–7.5 | 7–8 | 7–7.5 ✓ |
| Temperament | peaceful | aggressive | Aggression risk ✗ |
| Max Size | 3" | 1" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 10 gal | 5 gal | 10 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Carnivore | — |
| Care Level | beginner | intermediate | — |
Species Profiles
Corydoras Catfish
Corydoras spp.
beginnerpeaceful10+ gal
Corydoras catfish are beloved bottom-dwelling community fish known for their adorable whiskered faces and playful schooling behavior. With over 160 described species, corys come in many varieties including bronze, albino, panda, pygmy, and sterbai. They are peaceful, hardy, and help keep the substrate clean.
Full care guide →Pea Puffer
Carinotetraodon travancoricus
intermediateaggressive5+ gal
Pea puffers are the smallest freshwater pufferfish in the world, growing to just 1 inch. Despite their tiny size, they have big personalities — they are curious, intelligent, and surprisingly aggressive. They are best kept in species-only tanks and require live or frozen food.
Full care guide →Other Compatible Tank Mates
For Corydoras Catfish:
For Pea Puffer:
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