Common Name: Red Bellied Pacu
Scientific Name: Piaractus brachypomus

Minimum Tank Size: 180 Gallons
Maximum Size: 43"
Temperment: Peaceful
pH: 5.5-7.5
Temperature: 72F-80F
Origin: Amazon River
Fish per Tank: 1 or more

Notes: The red bellied pacu is sold in almost
every fish store. It is a very large fish, but
very peaceful in temper. It is commonly
mislabeled as a Red Bellied Piranha. Many people
buy these fish because they look like Piranhas.

Tank Mates: Other Red Bellied Pacus, Plecos,
Iridescent Sharks, and other large peaceful FW fish.

Photo provided by The Tropical Tank