Silver Pacu (Piaractus brachypomus)
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Silver Pacu
Silver Pacu
Piaractus brachypomus
1325 Litres (350 US G.)
80-88 cm (31.5-34.6")
Freshwater
4.8 - 6.8
23 -28 °C (73.4-82.4°F)
10-15 °d
1:1 M:F
5-8 years
Family
Characidae
Contents
Additional names
- Silver Pacu, Pirapitinga, Red Pacu, Red-bellied Pacu, Red Belly Pacu
Additional scientific names
- Colossoma brachypomum, Piaractus brachypomum
Sexing[edit]
- The dorsal fin on the male is more pointed than the female and the anal fin on the male has a toothed edge.
Tank compatibility[edit]
- An exceptionally large fish, will co-exist with other peaceful tank busters and large peaceful fish such as Silver Dollars. Do not keep with small fish.
Diet[edit]
- Omnivorous, feed a primarily vegetarian diet with foods such as vegetarian pellets and blanched vegetables.
Feeding regime[edit]
- Once or twice a day.
Environment specifics[edit]
- Needs a very large tank as this fish is classed as a "tank buster". Open swimming space and excellent filtration is a must.
Behaviour[edit]
- Peaceful fish which will generally not bother other tank mates.
Identification[edit]
- Very large and rounded fish, eyes and mouth appearing small for the rest of the body once mature. Has some visible teeth despite its vegetarian diet. The color is grey in base color with a red belly, giving it its common names. The pectoral, anal and pelvic fins also have red coloration. It has a very small adipose fin and the body may have irregular dark grey-black spots.
Pictures[edit]
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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