Can Pea Puffer Live With Boesemani Rainbowfish?
❌Not Compatible
Pea Puffer is aggressive and will likely attack or stress tank mates.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Pea Puffer | Boesemani Rainbowfish | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 74–82°F | 77–86°F | 77–82°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 7–8 | 7–8 | 7–8 ✓ |
| Temperament | aggressive | peaceful | Aggression risk ✗ |
| Max Size | 1" | 4.5" | Size mismatch ✗ |
| Min Tank Size | 5 gal | 30 gal | 30 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Carnivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | intermediate | beginner | — |
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 →Boesemani Rainbowfish
Melanotaenia boesemani
beginnerpeaceful30+ gal
Boesemani rainbowfish are among the most colorful freshwater fish available. Males display a stunning gradient from steel blue on the front half to bright orange-gold on the back half. They are active, hardy schooling fish that reach a respectable 4–5 inches and look absolutely spectacular in schools of 8+ under good lighting.
Full care guide →Other Compatible Tank Mates
For Pea Puffer:
For Boesemani Rainbowfish:
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