Can Pea Puffer Live With Peacock Cichlid?
❌Not Compatible
Pea Puffer is aggressive and will likely attack or stress tank mates.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Pea Puffer | Peacock Cichlid | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 74–82°F | 76–82°F | 76–82°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 7–8 | 7.8–8.6 | 7.8–8 ✓ |
| Temperament | aggressive | semi-aggressive | Aggression risk ✗ |
| Max Size | 1" | 6" | Size mismatch ✗ |
| Min Tank Size | 5 gal | 55 gal | 55 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Carnivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | intermediate | intermediate | — |
Species Profiles
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 →Peacock Cichlid
Aulonocara spp.
intermediatesemi-aggressive55+ gal
The Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara spp.) is a intermediate-level freshwater fish growing to 6 inches. Semi-aggressive temperament, minimum 55 gallon tank.
Full care guide →Other Compatible Tank Mates
For Pea Puffer:
For Peacock Cichlid:
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