Pea Puffer
Pea / Dwarf Puffer
Can they live together?
Pea Puffer and Amano Shrimp compatibility
Compare their preferred water conditions and basic behavior.
Amano Shrimp
Amano Shrimp
Use caution
This fish may jump or escape through gaps; a secure lid is recommended.
- This pairing may work, but monitor behavior and provide suitable conditions.
Checked for 1 Pea Puffer and 1 Amano Shrimp in a 38 L aquarium.
Shared environment
Recommended temperature
24 ~ 26°C
Recommended pH
7.0 ~ 7.8
Suggested group sizes
Pea Puffer: at least 1
Amano Shrimp: at least 1
Together they need at least 38 L and about 45 cm of length.
Check that your aquarium is large enough for both species.
Side by side
| Item | Pea Puffer | Amano Shrimp |
|---|---|---|
| Average adult size | about 2.5 cm (nano) | about 5 cm (small) |
| Recommended temperature | 24~27°C | 20~26°C |
| Recommended pH | 7.0~7.8 | 6.5~7.8 |
| Water hardness | Medium hardness | Medium hardness |
| Minimum aquarium | 38 L, about 45 cm long | 20 L, about 30 cm long |
| Group size | single is fine | single is fine |
| Temperament | Aggressive | Gentle |
| Social behavior | Social | Can be kept alone or in a group |
| Swimming zone | multiple levels | multiple levels |
| Activity level | Moderate | Moderate |
| Waste level | Low | Very low |
| With shrimp | adults not recommended, babies not recommended | adults usually fine, babies usually fine |
| Beginner level | 2/5 | 5/5 |
피그미 복어와 야마토 새우 합사에 필요한 용품
- 스펀지 여과기 쿠팡에서 보기최소 38L 어항에 맞고, 치어·새우가 빨려 들어가지 않아요.
- 수족관 히터 쿠팡에서 보기공통 수온 24~26°C를 유지할 때 필요해요.
- 어항 수질 테스트기 쿠팡에서 보기공통 pH 7.0~7.8를 확인할 때 써요.
- 새우·무척추 사료 쿠팡에서 보기야마토 새우처럼 바닥을 뒤지는 무척추동물용 사료예요.
- 어항 뚜껑 쿠팡에서 보기한쪽이 뛰어오를 수 있어 뚜껑을 권장해요.
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Frequently asked questions
Can Pea Puffer and Amano Shrimp live together?
Planner result: Use caution. This fish may jump or escape through gaps; a secure lid is recommended. This pairing may work, but monitor behavior and provide suitable conditions.
What water conditions suit both Pea Puffer and Amano Shrimp?
Keep the water at 24~26°C and pH 7.0~7.8, where both planner ranges overlap. Pea Puffer prefers medium hardness and Amano Shrimp prefers medium hardness.
How big should an aquarium for Pea Puffer and Amano Shrimp be?
At least 38 L and about 45 cm long, the larger of the two minimums (Pea Puffer: 38 L, Amano Shrimp: 20 L). Group sizes add to the bioload, so bigger is safer.
How many Pea Puffer and Amano Shrimp should I keep?
Pea Puffer: can be kept singly (social). Amano Shrimp: can be kept singly (can be kept alone or in a group).
Will Pea Puffer eat Amano Shrimp?
Adult shrimp: not recommended. Baby shrimp: not recommended. Dense plants and hiding places reduce losses.
Sources & review
Each species' values are cross-checked against the references below and normalized into the planner's own ranges; the verdict comes from the planner's published rules. No text or images are copied.
Pea Puffer
- Seriously Fish care reference
- GBIF taxonomy search
- Seriously Fish care reference (search)
- Aquarium Co-Op practical reference (search)
Amano Shrimp
This is a guide. Individual behavior and aquarium conditions can change the outcome.