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...

It takes along time for people to become accustomed to caring for Pacu. We have listed a few suggestions that we would have liked to know when we were first time Pacu owners. If you are going to buy Pacu, make sure you are committed to providing ample room for growth. They will need a 250 gallon tank at some point. Only buy one or two pacu. When they are large they eat a lot and it is very diffi...