The Dwarf Pea Puffer is compact fish species with a maximum length of around 3.5cm, and it’s one of the smallest of all of the pufferfish family.

They have the signature round body with a thinner backside and large eyes that are disproportionate to the rest of them, both of which give them the adorable look that so many people have fallen in love with.

The male Pea Puffer will have a bright yellow belly and dark stripe, with a golden green color all over. The female has a white-yellow belly and a lighter yellow-green color, and no stripe. Both sexes sometimes feature spots across their body, but others will show no spots at all.

Their vibrant colors and markings make it easy to sex them as they mature, but it can be difficult when they’re still young. As care must be taken not to mix too many males together in a tank, you’ll want to be sure you’re buying the correct gender before you equip your aquarium with a Pea Puffer.

Acclimating fish:

• If received after 24-48 hours, slow drip acclimating fish to quarantine tank.
• If received after 2+ days, equalize water temp by floating bag. Try not to pour bag water into aquarium, drain over net externally and drop fish into quarantine tank.