Pea Puffers?

[Lauren B.]

Has anyone heard of Pea Puffers? I saw them at the aquarium shop, and boy, were they adorable! I think these guys were babies because they were really small (about 1/2 inch long). I don't know anything about Pea Puffers (or regular Puffers for that matter), so could someone give me a quick breakdown of what they're like? I love that little helicopter-like swimming navigation Puffers do, and these guys were so cute, but I'd like to get some opinions to see if they're potentially right for me.

[cocoa_pleco]

its one of those "small and cute, then it grows up" kinda things. Puffers should have at least 10g to themselves

[kimmers318]

Pea puffer is a common name for dwarf puffer. Freshwater, about 1 to 1/2 inch length full grown, can live 2 to 3 in a 10 gal, some will accept tankmates, others won't, need a more specialized diet than flake (most won't eat flake) consisting of frozen and live foods with snails being a must regularly.
Any other questions feel free to ask.....they are a great puff but watch out, you might get hooked!!!!:hmm3grin2orange: