Black Pacu - Colossoma macropomum

Species name: Colossoma macropomum

Synonym: Myletes macropomus

Common name: Black Pacu

Family: Characidae

Order: Characins

Class: Actinopterygii

Maximum size: 150 cm / 60 inches

Environment: freshwater

Origin: Amazon basin

Temperament: Aggressive.

Company: Colossoma macropomum (Black Pacu) are best kept with other large species.

Water parameters: Temperature 22-28°C / 72-82°F; pH 5.8 – 7.5

Aquarium setup: Colossoma macropomum (Black Pacu) should only be kept in very big aquariums or even better ponds. The aquarium pond should contain planted areas where the fish can hide as well as open areas. There should also be hiding places that are large enough for your Colossoma macropomum (Black Pacu) present. Floating plants can be used to give the fishes an increased sense of security. These fishes can if frightened swim into the aquarium glass and other objects in high speed. This behavior can cause damage to the aquarium and decoration of you doesn’t take it into consideration when you choose an aquarium and decorate it. An example on this is not to use rocks that can be caused to tip. Colossoma macropomum (Black Pacu) should be kept in schools and never be kept alone even though you often se them that way.

Feeding: Colossoma macropomum (Black Pacu) will accept most foods that are suitable to their size.

Breeding: We have no breeding information about Colossoma macropomum (Black Pacu)

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