Pacu

Care at a glance

• Minimum tank A purpose-built indoor pond or very large aquarium for common large pacu. Confirm adult size and dimensions first.
• Temperature 75–82°F (24–28°C) for commonly traded red-bellied and black pacu
• Water For common large pacu, pH 6.0–7.5 · soft to moderately hard water. Keep ammonia and nitrite at 0 ppm.

Tankmates and setup*

Large, powerful swimmers. Choose a dedicated system or similarly sized fish only in a very large setup.

* Temperament varies by fish and setup.

Feeding

Feed a complete plant-rich food suited to the confirmed pacu, with suitable greens for variety.

Hikari Algae Wafers can add plant matter to the diet. Use a suitable complete staple for this species.