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* Oscars * Cichlids (a green terror cichlid would go great with one)
* Parrot fish (that is just as equally large as the Pacu) * Red Tinfoil Barb Fish * Plecos (but has to be plecostumus, the large ones) * Red Hook Silver Dollar Fish
There are numerous other aggressive, semi-aggressive freshwater fish that Pacus can be good tank mates with. Ask your local pet shops or aquarium. Make sure the Oscars aren't really aggressive.
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Are pirahnas carnivores?
Not all species that are piranha-like are carnivores. The Pacu-Pacu generally eat seeds that fall into the water and they look like piranhas. The Pacu-Pacu can also be kept in tropical home aquariums as a species tank.
Will adult red belly pacu fight adult Oscars?
Actually the Oscar won't fight. I had a red-belled pacu in a tank with an Oscar and I came home one day and the pacu had eaten the Oscar and a kissing fish and a parrot fish. They aren't suppose to eat fish their size but I think mine taps more into the nature of his piranha cousins than most. If you get both just be careful and make sure the Oscar is bigger and dominant. On the contrary every Oscar and every pacu has different personalities. Some will fight some will not. I have an Oscar in a 1500 gallon tank that hates pacu. And I've got a pacu that hates Oscars... So you never know...
Can a pacu eat shrimp?
Pacu are primarily vegetarians. They can eat meat, however it is not necessarily good for them. Meat from mammals is high in fat, and is more difficult for the pacu to digest. It also is less nutritious for them than vegetables, fruit or fish food. Shrimp is perfectly fine for a pacu to eat, however I would not turn it into his primary diet. I feed mine algae wafers, and the occasional peas, lettuce, and carrots. Mine also eats some of the regular fish flakes that I feed the other community fish in the tank with him.
What kind of fish are good tank mates for paradise fish?
They are OK with most Livebearers, Barbs and Tetras.
Can a pacu live with a turtle?
It all depends on the size of the turtle and the pacu. If the pacu is at least the same size as the turtle then it is okay for them to be tank mates. The worst that would happen is that the turtle would be able to nip on the fins of the pacu which will eventually grow back. aquatic turtles produce a lot of waste so make sure that your filter is rated for twice the gallons that your tank holds. The species of turtle and the age of the turtle will make a difference as well, for example red eared sliders are more herbivorous when they get older, past 5yrs, while snapping turtles will have a higher chance of injuring/killing your pacu. It is very important that both the aquatic turtle and the pacu are housed in a large tank/pond because they both get big. This will decrease the chances of them encountering each other. Experienced aquarists never mix fish with Amphibians or Reptiles because they know they are heading for failure. It is recommended that many Reptiles (depending upon species) be kept in a set up where they can actually get out of the water and dry out a bit and sunbake too sometimes. As the other person above wisely says, the Turtle could also damage the fish by biting chunks out of it.
What are good tank mates for an upside down catfish?
Julii corydoras and neon tetras to even African cichlids.
What is normal water temperature for red belly pacu fish?
Normal tropical fish tank temperature; 77F-82F
Are Pacu fish aggressive?
Pacu are not as aggressive as Piranhas but can be if threatened.
How often should an aldrete score be done in pacu?
on admission into the pacu, 30 minutes after admission into the pacu, and at 60 minutes
What is a Paco fish?
I think you mean Pacu: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pacu
Is mamun and kamil good mates?
yehh the good mates
What is a pacu?
A pacu is any of several South American freshwater fishes related to the piranha.
