Sheep Pacu (Acnodon normani)
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Sheep Pacu
Sheep Pacu
Acnodon normani
246 Litres (65 US G.)
13-15 cm (5.1-5.9")
Freshwater
5.8 - 7.2
22 -28 °C (71.6-82.4°F)
10-18 °d
2:3 M:F
5-8 years
Family
Characidae
Contents
Additional names
- Tiger Pacu, Elongatus Pacu
Sexing[edit]
- Difficult to visually sex.
Tank compatibility[edit]
- Appreciates company of its own kind. Can be kept with larger robust peaceful or, depending on species, semi-aggressive South American Cichlids.
Diet[edit]
- Predominantly vegetarian and will nibble live plants, however will also sift food, including invertebrates, from the detritus.
Feeding regime[edit]
- Feed once or twice a day.
Environment specifics[edit]
- Needs a large, well filtered and spacious tank with plenty of swimming space. Will eat live plants so is not planted tank safe.
Behaviour[edit]
- A fast swimming fish, fairly robust. Prone to ich and other parasites.
Identification[edit]
- An elongated laterally depressed slender fish with a silver iridescent body with gold and olive green colouration, some vertical barring, large eyes and translucent fins.
Pictures[edit]
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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