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The Red Belly Pacu is an awesome monster fish. Originally sourced from south America, it is widely confused for a Piranha. Although they are relatives of the Piranha, there are some clear differences; Pacus have almost human-like teeth, they are also a plant eating fish, and rarely go after flesh, they also get much larger than piranhas. Wholesale Red Belly Pacu Supplier This fish would make a great species only monster tank, but can dwell with other monster fish as well.

Rough purchase size 5-6cm

The Red Belly Pacu fish looks very similar and is sometimes sold to customers as the Red Belly Piranha. However, Red Belly Pacu only look like piranha as juveniles. The red belly pacu will grow rather quickly and may reach 12 – 24 inches (30 – 61 cm) if properly taken care of. Wholesale Red Belly Pacu Supplier Given their potential adult size you will need an enormous tank to keep one at home, at least 250 gallons (940 liters). You will also need an extremely efficient aquarium filter to filter the tank water.

The Red Belly Pacu will accept flake foods in the home aquarium but will need to be given pellets as they grow in size. It’s probably best to keep them in tanks without live plants because they may eat your live plants.

Use caution when selecting tank mates for this fish. Even though they are herbivores, they may go after smaller fish in their tank. They can potentially be kept with acroamas and plecos.

The Red Bellied Pacu one of those fish that is best left to the advanced freshwater aquarist with a very large tank.

Red Belly Pacu

The red belly pacu is an infamous fish among pet store owners. Red belly pacus are generally sold at about two inches and returned ten years later at about two feet. This fish is a great pet fish and a companion to fish of similar size, but the pacu will eat smaller fish.

The red belly pacu looks like the red belly piranha and is indeed in the same family. The main difference between the piranha and the pacu is the teeth. The pacu has teeth like a cow, the piranha has teeth like – well – a piranha, very sharp. Pacu prefer veggies but will eat anything.

One note on transitioning pacus or any metynnis to new places, they tend to break out in ich (small white spots). So temperature should be warm and the tank should not be overcrowded. A little ich medicine on hand is a good idea in general. If they do break out, treat as prescribed and they should be fine in a week.

• Scientific name: Piaractus brachypomum
• Origin: Venezuala
• Max Size: 30 inches
• Food: Flake, pellets, plants, small feeders, frozen
• Shipping Size: Approx. 1 1/2 inches

Colossoma brachypomum

Serrasalminae is a family of characiform fish recently elevated to family status. The name means “serrated salmon family” which refers to the serrated keel running along the belly of these fish. Serrasalminae contains fish such as Pirahna, Pacus & Silver Dollars

• Temperament: Community
• Max Size: 12 – 24 inches
• Experience Level: Moderate
• Optimal Aquarium Setup: Given their potential adult size of the species Piaractus brachypomus, you will need a large tank to keep one at your home.
• Diet: Omnivores / They will accept a variety of foods in the home aquarium but will need to be given larger pellets as they grow in size.
• Origin, Appearance and additional notations: This species is NOT to be confused with the carnivore fish Red Belly Piranha: Serrasalmus nattereri. We raise our Pacu with Plecos, Catfish, and cichlids. Keep yours in large colonies for happier fish! Single Pacu are not as happy as when they are living with a group of their own .Wholesale Red Belly Pacu Supplier

Use caution when selecting tank mates for this fish. Even though they are mostly herbivores, they may go after smaller fish in their tank. They can potentially be kept with Arowanas, Plecos, Cichlids, Catfish, Tinfoil Barbs, and other larger fish.

This fish may be one of the most enjoyable larger fish you may ever own as many aquarists end up naming their Pacu. These fish look forward to seeing their owners when they visit the tank. Popular Pacu names: Tiny, Baby, Fred, George, Steve, Gary, Bubbles, Bubba, Vader, Quagmire, Preston & Weeman.