Comments Oscar owners have made: Below I will post some comments I have received from pacu fans. I add new ones every couple of months. Some of them are full of facts and experiences; some are filled with fun stories. I have marked in bold the comments I find of interest or I find funny. I will be adding real forums soon. Enjoy: Most frequently asked Question: How often should I feed my Oscar li...

Disclaimer: I have spent many hours observing my oscars and doing research on the Internet. By no means do I claim to be an expert of any sort. I built this site as a compilation of the experiences gained and information acquired over the past year or so. I will take no responsibility for harm done to any animal or person because of the realizing of these suggestions. I pose them merely as resou...

Scientific and Tank Facts Scientific Name: Astronotus ocellatus Family: Cichlidae Origin: South America Adult Size: 12-18 inches Social: Semi-Aggresive Lifespan: 10+ years Tank Level: All levels Diet: Omnivore - Eats flake initially then moves to pellets Breeding: Egglayer - may breed in aquariums Care: Moderate pH: Neutral Hardness: 15 dGH Temperature: 74-80 F Facts, Observations, and Hearsay O...

These comments are from pacu owners: Most frequently asked Question: My pacu has (have) outgrown my tank and I am out of space. What should I do with it (them)? Suggestions? Example 1: Hi im Eric an 11 yr old who owns a red-bellied pacu. My parents will not get me a tank any larger than 20 gallons!I really love this fish and do not know what to do with it once it gets too big. I do not want to s...

Red Bellied Pacu (also known as colossoma macropomum) are a fascinating tropical fish species. They grow quickly and they have great personalities. We have learned that keeping Pacu as pets is a great experience. We found that Pacu add a lot of excitement to the home and caring for Pacu can be a challenge unless their owners are prepared with the right aquarium, food, filters, tank mates, etc. F...

Introduction to Our Pacu Fish Throughout college we developed an appreciation and a fascination with many of nature's beauties. In a science class we studied different types of wild life. We grew intrigued with fish and water creatures. We gained a strong desire to have a tank to watch and observe the peaceful grace of a motion-filled panorama. Well, when we got married and finished school a...

Scientific Name: Colossoma brachypomus (silver) or colossoma macropomum (red-bellied) Family: Characidae Origin: Upper Amazon Adult Size: 18-30 inches (76+ cm) Social: Peaceful, but grows very large Lifespan: 10 years Tank Level: All levels Diet: Naturally Herbivore, eats plants (will eat smallfish or shrimp) Breeding: Egglayer - not bred in aquariums Care: Difficult pH: 4.8 - 6.8 Hardness: 15 d...

Community Fish: For beginner aquarists, community fish are the best option out there. Community fish are hardy and peaceful. They do well with other fish, allowing you to combine different fish species and create a more colorful spectacle. Schooling fish also put a lot of activity in your aquarium. Some community fish like Zebra Danios and Rosy Barbs are mid-water dwellers. Some, like Swordtails...