Can pea puffers live with chinese algae eaters?

Verdict

Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Pea puffers and chinese algae eaters can share a tank, but watch one thing. Pea puffers are aggressive. Chinese algae eaters hold their own only in a big tank with places to hide.

Pea puffer74–82°F · pH 7–8

Chinese algae eater74–80°F · pH 6–8

What to watch

Watch outPea puffers are aggressive. Chinese algae eaters hold their own only in a big tank with places to hide.
Watch outChinese algae eaters grow to 10 inches and need 75 gallons, far more than a tank set up for pea puffers.

What works

Both are fine at 74–80°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	Chinese algae eater
Temperature	74–82 °F	74–80 °F
pH	7–8	6–8
Adult size	1.0 in	10.0 in
Minimum tank	5 gal	75 gal
Temperament	Aggressive	Semi-aggressive
Swims at	All levels	Bottom
Group	Alone or in pairs	Alone or in pairs
Diet	Carnivore	Herbivore

Better tank mates for pea puffers

CrayfishYes

All pea puffer tank mates

Better tank mates for chinese algae eaters

All chinese algae eater tank mates

Questions

Can pea puffers live with chinese algae eaters?

Yes, with care. Pea puffers and chinese algae eaters can share a tank, but watch one thing. Pea puffers are aggressive. Chinese algae eaters hold their own only in a big tank with places to hide.

What temperature suits both pea puffers and chinese algae eaters?

74–80 °F. Pea puffers need 74–82 °F, chinese algae eaters need 74–80 °F.

What size tank do pea puffers and chinese algae eaters need together?

At least 75 gal, set by the chinese algae eater. Add space for each extra fish.