Can Pea Puffer Live With Sparkling Gourami?
❌Not Compatible
Pea Puffer is aggressive and will likely attack or stress tank mates.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Pea Puffer | Sparkling Gourami | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 74–82°F | 76–82°F | 76–82°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 7–8 | 6–7.5 | 7–7.5 ✓ |
| Temperament | aggressive | peaceful | Aggression risk ✗ |
| Max Size | 1" | 1.5" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 5 gal | 10 gal | 10 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Carnivore | Micro-carnivore | — |
| 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 →Sparkling Gourami
Trichopsis pumila
intermediatepeaceful10+ gal
The Sparkling Gourami (Trichopsis pumila) is a intermediate-level freshwater fish growing to 1.5 inches. Peaceful temperament, minimum 10 gallon tank.
Full care guide →Other Compatible Tank Mates
For Pea Puffer:
For Sparkling Gourami:
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