compatibility and groth

[ILOVEOSCARSANDPACU]

i have two 2-3 inch red belly pacus in my 20 gall temporarily until i get my 55 or 70 next week and i was wondering how fast they grow and what other fish they are compatibil wilth

 

[Tongue33]

i have two 2-3 inch red belly pacus in my 20 gall temporarily until i get my 55 or 70 next week and i was wondering how fast they grow and what other fish they are compatibil wilth

You'll have 2... 6" to 10" Fish in around 8 to 12 months, depending on how you keep your tank. Water quality, and food.

 

[KNH]

They grow very fast. I've had mine for 10 months or so and he has put on ~1" a month (now~11"). Get yourself a very large tank, 600g or larger and enjoy. They are great personality fish.
KNH

 

[ILOVEOSCARSANDPACU]

what are they compatable with

 

[KNH]

what are they compatable with

They will get along with most non/semi-aggressive fish as long as they are not small enough to eat. Their growth will out pace most tankmates so keep that in mind. Check my "tank set-up" for a list of the fish I keep with him.
KNH

 

[cichlid savage]

Pacus arent really aggressive fish (will eat smaller fish though). But be prepared with good water quality and a good diet they will grow like weeds. Youll need a HUGE TANK for the 2 you have in a very short time.

 

[fisher12889]

When I had my pacu it grew about 1" per month, so they'll outgrow the 70 pretty quick, especially since they can get over 20"

 

[dacox]

Yeah, might as well just skip the 75 and go straight for a bigger tank.

 

[Fry]

given the size and shape these fish will grow to you would need something at least 3ft wide, 55 or 70 won't be anywhere close to cutting it

 

[Honda12]

If you can't get something bigger than a 70gl I would just get rid of the fish now. You wold need a least a 220gl for one pacu, and the tank would still look small.