Dwarf Pea Puffer (small)
Common Name: Dwarf Pea Puffer
Scientific Name: Carinotetraodon travancoricus
Genus: Carinotetraodon
Wild Origin: India, particularly the lakes, rivers, and slow-moving streams of Kerala and Karnataka
The Dwarf Pea Puffer is a tiny, highly charismatic freshwater puffer known for its big personality despite its small size. With its round body, expressive eyes, and golden-green coloration patterned with dark spots, it is one of the most distinctive nano fish in the hobby. Unlike many freshwater puffers, the Pea Puffer is fully freshwater and remains exceptionally small, making it suitable for nano aquariums—though it requires careful planning due to its inquisitive and occasionally nippy nature. Intelligent and interactive, it often watches movement outside the tank and learns to recognise its keeper. Best kept in species-only setups or with carefully chosen tankmates, the Dwarf Pea Puffer is a fascinating and rewarding fish for aquarists who appreciate unique behaviour and personality.
R90,00
15 in stock
Please note: We ship Livestock Monday-Wednesday to ensure a safe and prompt delivery. Please plan your orders accordingly. We mostly sell Juvenile livestock, adults will be sent if available. We do not sex livestock for customers a mix of males and females will be sent if there is availability.
Please note: If the size and weight of your order exceeds the standard box shipping size extra courier fees will be communicated to you after you have placed your order. Due to the complexity of this it can not be calculated during checkout. The website will only calculate the minimum shipping Charge. This is company Policy.
We only ship livestock and plants Monday – Wednesday. All other products can be shipped Monday – Friday. To ensure livestock does not sit in the couriers warehouse over the weekend.
Non-livestock items are returnable within 7 days upon purchasing. If the item is found to be in working condition, the client will be liable to cover ALL shipping fees. If items is faulty, a full refund or replacement will take place and shipping will be covered by Aqua Atlantis.
Common Name: Dwarf Pea Puffer
Scientific Name: Carinotetraodon travancoricus
Genus: Carinotetraodon
Wild Origin: India, particularly the lakes, rivers, and slow-moving streams of Kerala and Karnataka
The Dwarf Pea Puffer is a tiny, highly charismatic freshwater puffer known for its big personality despite its small size. With its round body, expressive eyes, and golden-green coloration patterned with dark spots, it is one of the most distinctive nano fish in the hobby. Unlike many freshwater puffers, the Pea Puffer is fully freshwater and remains exceptionally small, making it suitable for nano aquariums—though it requires careful planning due to its inquisitive and occasionally nippy nature. Intelligent and interactive, it often watches movement outside the tank and learns to recognise its keeper. Best kept in species-only setups or with carefully chosen tankmates, the Dwarf Pea Puffer is a fascinating and rewarding fish for aquarists who appreciate unique behaviour and personality.
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Behavior and Compatibility:
Dwarf Pea Puffers are curious, intelligent, and highly interactive fish with distinct personalities. Unlike many schooling species, they are not shoaling fish, but they do benefit from being kept in small groups where they can establish natural social dynamics—as long as the tank is spacious enough. Their behaviours include exploring every corner of the aquarium, inspecting decorations, and closely watching activity outside the glass.
Because they can be territorial and may nip at other fish, they are best kept in species-only setups or with very carefully chosen tank mates. Peaceful, slow-moving, or long-finned fish are not recommended, as Pea Puffers may harass them. Some keepers successfully house them with fast-moving, non-fin-nipped species or larger snails, but caution and monitoring are essential. They coexist well with shrimp only if the shrimp colony is established and large, as puffers may prey on smaller individuals. Providing plenty of plants, caves, and visual barriers helps reduce aggression and encourages more natural, confident behavior.
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RETURNS:
We don’t accept any returns on livestock. (PLANTS,AQUATIC, ANIMALS)
- Non-livestock items are returnable within 7 days upon purchasing. If the item is found to be in working condition, the client will be liable to cover ALL shipping fees. If items is faulty, a full refund or replacement will take place and shipping will be covered by Aqua Atlantis .
- Returns after 7 days will be subject to a handeling fee of 10% and the client will remain responsible for for shipping.
- Waranty claims: Items will be collected from the client or brought back to Aqua Atlantis and sent directly to the suppliers. If the item is found to be in working condition, the client will be liable for ALL shipping fees. If the item/product is faulty, a replacement unit will be sent to the client.
- We will not accept any returns on any products that are not to the buyers liking after 7 days of purchase.
- We reserve the right to cancel any order and refund the customer for whatever reason we see necessary.
PAYMENTS:
- By placing an order with Aqua Atlantis you agree to the following payment options: EFT , CASH/CARD ON COLLECTION, PAYMENT OPTIONS PROVIDED AT CHECKOUT.
SHIPPING:
- We only ship livestock and plants Monday – Wednesday. All other products can be shipped Monday – Friday. To ensure livestock does not sit in the couriers warehouse over the weekend.
- Please note that the couriers only operate Monday – Friday and do not operate over weekends.
Shipping Charges:
The Courier Guy (R120 – R500) – Depending on what you order. If there are additional shipping charges, this will be communicated to you after you have placed your order.
- We can Ship dry goods such as: hardscape, soils, gravels, nano tanks, filtration etc, using the locker to locker pudo service for only R80.
- Local Collections (cape town)- free.
- If you select courier at checkout that is not overnight/priority shipping for plants Aqua Atlantis will not be held liable for any losses that may occur.
- We will ONLY Ship aquaticanimals using the express Shipping method.
Please note: If the size and weight of your order exceeds the standard box shipping size extra courier fees will be communicated to you after you have placed your order. Due to the complexity of this it can not be calculated during checkout. The website will only calculate the minimum shipping Charge. This is company Policy.
Live Arrival Guarantee – First 24 Hours
We ship all our livestock using priority overnight delivery to give them the best chance of arriving healthy and happy. If the courier takes longer than 24 hours to deliver, we unfortunately can’t take responsibility for any losses. Our 24-hour live arrival guarantee kicks in the moment the courier picks up your parcel.
DOA GUARANTEE:
DOA Guarantee: If any livestock arrives deceased, please send us proof (photos/videos) within 1 hours of receiving your package, with the animals still in their original packaging.
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