Can Pea Puffer Live With Pictus Catfish?
❌Not Compatible
Pea Puffer is aggressive and will likely attack or stress tank mates.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Pea Puffer | Pictus Catfish | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 74–82°F | 75–81°F | 75–81°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 7–8 | 6.5–7.5 | 7–7.5 ✓ |
| Temperament | aggressive | peaceful | Aggression risk ✗ |
| Max Size | 1" | 5" | 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 →Pictus Catfish
Pimelodus pictus
intermediatepeaceful55+ gal
The Pictus Catfish (Pimelodus pictus) is a intermediate-level freshwater fish growing to 5 inches. Peaceful temperament, minimum 55 gallon tank.
Full care guide →Other Compatible Tank Mates
For Pea Puffer:
For Pictus Catfish:
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