Silver Pacu (Piaractus brachypomus)

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Silver Pacu

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Silver Pacu

Piaractus brachypomus

1325 Litres (350 US G.)

80-88 cm (31.5-34.6")

sg

Freshwater

pH

4.8 - 6.8

23 -28 °C (73.4-82.4°F)

10-15 °d

1:1 M:F

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

5-8 years

Family

Characidae



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.

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