Pacu – Red

Pacu: The Characin family’s Serrasalminae subfamily includes Pacu. The family of fish most commonly found in South America and Africa known as the Characins is also referred to as the Tetras.

Its closely related relative, the Piranha, are members of the Serrasalminae subfamily of Tetras. These South American fish resemble one another greatly in terms of both look and behaviour.

Pacu are typically very large fish, with lesser species growing to a maximum length of six inches (15 centimetres), larger species growing to over two feet (60 centimetres), and record-breaking individuals topping three feet (ninety-two centimetres). Depending on the type and the level of care given to them, these fish typically survive for four to twenty years.

Interesting fact:They have square, straight, molar-like teeth like human teeth, thus can cause a strong bite.

II. You would love the fish because…

The “pacu” is one of the fish species that are most frequently utilised as pets nowadays. This freshwater fish belongs to the family Serrasalmidae. The piranha is a member of this species, although pacu fish are far more calm.

They have large, flat bodies, and their bellies and backs are finned. In contrast to the females, the males have more vividly coloured bodies and sharper dorsal fin extensions.

Solid hues like silver, black, white, and grey are most common in pacu fish. Some varieties, such as the red-bellied pacu, have vivid colours, while the black-ear pacu fish has markings.

However, one of the characteristics of pacu fish is their teeth, which resemble human teeth. They have two blunt molar sets for crushing nuts and grinding up vegetation. Additionally, as they age, they take on a personality and occasionally even recognise their owners.

III. Is this fish species peaceful or hostile?

Pacu are  is a peaceful aquarium fish

IV. Species compatibility

Aggressive to small fish. Large sedentary species like Arowana, large Pimelodid, Loricariids, or Doradids catfish,

V. How to feed this species?

A diversified diet of herbivore pellets or floating sticks, as well as lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, to keep it healthy while it is kept in captivity. Red-bellied pacus are more likely to eat spinach, lettuce, peas, zucchini, cabbage, and carrots as vegetables.

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