Can pea puffers live with angelfish?
Verdict
No
No. Pea puffers and angelfish should not share a tank. An adult angelfish eats fish that fit in its mouth, and at 1 inches pea puffers do.
What to watch
- Deal breakerAn adult angelfish eats fish that fit in its mouth, and at 1 inches pea puffers do.
- Deal breakerPea puffers nip fins, and the long fins of angelfish are an easy target.
- Deal breakerPea puffers are aggressive, and slow, long-finned angelfish cannot escape them.
What works
- Both are fine at 76–82°F.
- pH 7–7.5 suits both.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Pea puffer | Angelfish | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 74–82 °F | 76–84 °F |
| pH | 7–8 | 6–7.5 |
| Adult size | 1.0 in | 6.0 in |
| Minimum tank | 5 gal | 30 gal |
| Temperament | Aggressive | Semi-aggressive |
| Swims at | All levels | Middle |
| Group | Alone or in pairs | Alone or in pairs |
| Diet | Carnivore | Omnivore |
Better tank mates for pea puffers
Better tank mates for angelfish
Questions
Can pea puffers live with angelfish?
No. Pea puffers and angelfish should not share a tank. An adult angelfish eats fish that fit in its mouth, and at 1 inches pea puffers do.
What temperature suits both pea puffers and angelfish?
76–82 °F. Pea puffers need 74–82 °F, angelfish need 76–84 °F.
What size tank do pea puffers and angelfish need together?
At least 30 gal, set by the angelfish. Add space for each extra fish.