Paraná River Pacu (Piaractus mesopotamicus)

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Paraná River Pacu

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Paraná River Pacu

Piaractus mesopotamicus

Difficulty

Challenging

Min. Tank Size

946 Litres (250 US G.)

Size

35-41 cm (13.8-16.1")

sg

Freshwater

pH

6.5 - 7.2

Temp.

23 -28 °C (73.4-82.4°F)

Water Hardness

5-10 °d

Stocking Ratio

1:2 M:F

Availability

Uncommon

Diet

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

8-12 years

Habitat

South America

Family

Characidae




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Additional names

Paraná River Pacu

Additional scientific names

Colossoma canterai, Colossoma mitrei, Myletes edulis, Myletes mesopotamicus, Myletes mitrei


Identification[edit]

P. mesopotamicus is a large robust fish, with ovoid shape, flattened laterally. Its colour is dark grey to silver, with a white belly and a yellow breast, and the laterals have small darker spots.

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External links[edit]

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