{"product_id":"pea","title":"Pea Puffer Fish","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe dwarf pea puffer (\u003cem\u003eCarinotetraodon travancoricus\u003c\/em\u003e) is a freshwater fish that’s native to the Western Ghats of Southwest India. Some of its other common names are the dwarf pufferfish, pea pufferfish, and pygmy pufferfish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can find these fish in a series of main rivers and lakes in this region, such as the Chalakudy River and Lake Vembanad. This species is endemic to this region and is seeing a population decline due to overfishing, making it harder and harder to see them in their natural habitat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDwarf pea puffers have very small and unassuming fins. This is further exaggerated by the fact that they’re mostly translucent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis creates a cute effect that makes it look like these stocky little bodies are being moved around by almost nonexistent fins! It’s like something out of a cartoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir dorsal fins are about two-thirds of the way back on their bodies and their pectoral fins are pretty much right in the middle of their main area of mass. All of these fins are basically the same size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePea puffers also have an interesting looking caudal fin. Since it’s quite clear and modest in size, it can be hard to notice when you’re observing these fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis creates a funny look at first glance. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the fin is hard to see and these fish have that long and thin caudal peduncle, it looks like they’re swimming with nothing back there. When they’re moving around dwarf pea puffers can look like a little green droplet! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs far as their color goes, this body of this species is a yellowish-green that extends all over their body. On top of this you’ll find dark evenly sized spots that are spaced out quite consistently. These spots aren’t present on the underbelly. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePea puffers also have that classic pufferfish face with large eyes and an open rectangular-shaped mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDwarf pea puffers can be very sensitive to a change in any of the levels in your tank. This means you’re not only going to need to monitor the status of the aquarium but be ready to act if something shifts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater temperature:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e72°F to 82°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH levels:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e7 to 8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater hardness:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e5-15 KH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePea pufferfish come from waters with heavy vegetation and are used to relying on it for safety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-area\" id=\"primary\"\u003e\u003cmain class=\"site-main\" id=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"entry-preview entry post-1761 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-care-guides category-freshwater-fish mv-content-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-content-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-ads-inserted=\"true\" class=\"entry-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewarf pea pufferfish are carnivorous and despite their cute appearance, they have quite a fierce appetite! In the wild, these fish mostly ear small insects, larvae, and algae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn captivity, you’ll need to give them protein-rich food with a good mix of variety.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese aren’t fish that you can get away with feeding pellets and flakes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrozen and live foods such as\u003cspan\u003e bloodworms, \u003c\/span\u003ebrine shrimp, tubifex, and mosquito larvae are perfect. These will give them the nutrients and protein they need, and serve as a great source of enrichment as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s important to make sure you’re not overfeeding them for the sake of their health. Due to their appetite, it’s quite easy to give these fish too much food. Aim for a two a day feeding schedule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-slot-rendered-dynamic=\"true\"\u003eAnother reason why it’s bad to overfeed your pea puffer is the effect the extra food can have on water quality. Uneaten food will settle in the tank and begin to break down. This process will slowly compromise the water in your tank and cause a rise in nitrate and other substances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/main\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aura Aquarium AU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41255470137553,"sku":"","price":80.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0578\/4797\/2049\/products\/PEAPUFFERFISH.png?v=1664859714","url":"https:\/\/www.auraaquarium.com\/products\/pea","provider":"Aura Aquarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}