Yes I can and he looks good. Some of the red will fade as he gets bigger but not all. An additional warning if you go the pond route, they can fly if scared. One of mine went sailing about five feet out into the yard when they first went in. They also like to taste test things so no cords or tubes in the water.
My New Red Belly Pacu
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Yes I can and he looks good. Some of the red will fade as he gets bigger but not all. An additional warning if you go the pond route, they can fly if scared. One of mine went sailing about five feet out into the yard when they first went in. They also like to taste test things so no cords or tubes in the water.
I am moving in a year and unfortunately will have to rehome all my fish and my families. ): hopefully I can give him to a member on here and he will go to a good home.
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Good luck. There used to be a place in Tampa that took them in but they closed. If you're in this area you might try Lowry Park zoo.
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Just an update on him. (I have to go to my phone to post the pictures). His growth has slowed but he still eats a ton. How's he looking?? Sorry the pictures are pretty blurry.
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sometimes pacus raised with other fish will not become aggressive to other fish even though they are smaller.. just make sure you feed him a veggie diet with a little protein pellets as treats.. they are primarily vegetarians... and unless someone swims into his mouth i don't think he will have a problem.. of course all fish have different personalities but this is how it turned out for me with my two pacus.. i kept a little african in with them and pacus were 28 inches...... good luck with your new baby... i have two new babies too.
