Can pea puffers live with boesemani rainbowfish?

Verdict

Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Pea puffers and boesemani rainbowfish can share a tank, but watch one thing. Pea puffers are aggressive, though boesemani rainbowfish are big enough to shrug most of it off.

Pea puffer74–82°F · pH 7–8

Boesemani rainbowfish75–82°F · pH 7–8

What to watch

Watch outPea puffers are aggressive, though boesemani rainbowfish are big enough to shrug most of it off.

What works

Both are fine at 75–82°F.
pH 7–8 suits both.

Water side by side

The green band is the temperature range both can live in.

The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Adult length in an aquarium. A fish can swallow anything that fits in its mouth, roughly a third to half its own length for predators.

Care at a glance

	Pea puffer	Boesemani rainbowfish
Temperature	74–82 °F	75–82 °F
pH	7–8	7–8
Adult size	1.0 in	4.0 in
Minimum tank	5 gal	30 gal
Temperament	Aggressive	Peaceful
Swims at	All levels	Middle
Group	Alone or in pairs	Groups of 6+
Diet	Carnivore	Omnivore

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Questions

Can pea puffers live with boesemani rainbowfish?

Yes, with care. Pea puffers and boesemani rainbowfish can share a tank, but watch one thing. Pea puffers are aggressive, though boesemani rainbowfish are big enough to shrug most of it off.

What temperature suits both pea puffers and boesemani rainbowfish?

75–82 °F. Pea puffers need 74–82 °F, boesemani rainbowfish need 75–82 °F.

What size tank do pea puffers and boesemani rainbowfish need together?

At least 30 gal, set by the boesemani rainbowfish. Add space for each extra fish.