Pea Puffer vs Platy Fish
Side-by-side care comparison to help you choose.
| Pea Puffer | Platy Fish | |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | Intermediate | Beginner |
| Adult size | 1-1.5 inches | 2-2.5 inches |
| Lifespan | 4-5 years | 3-5 years |
| Min tank size | 10 gallons | 10 gallons |
| Water temp | 74-82°F | 74-80°F |
| pH | 6.5-7.5 | 6.8-8.0 |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive; can be nippy, especially among conspecifics; best in species-only tank | peaceful |
| Tank mates | Best kept alone or with fast, small fish (e.g., danios, rasboras); avoid long-finned or slow fish | Other peaceful livebearers, tetras, rasboras, corydoras |
| Diet | Carnivorous; requires live foods (snails, bloodworms, brine shrimp) daily; may accept high-quality frozen foods | Omnivorous; feed high-quality flakes or pellets daily, supplemented with brine shrimp or daphnia 2-3 times per week. |