Do pacu jump out?
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Others with experience may chime in on the jumping or protection against predators (cats?).
I would be concerned about the need to provide shade, as the sun could heat that up too high for fish happiness.
I would be concerned about the need to provide shade, as the sun could heat that up too high for fish happiness.
At the peak of the sun's position the tank is only about 1/3 in the sun. (At least right now, not sure how that will change as the season progresses.)
I pitty the poor cat that tries to mess with those fish! They were weighed on their way to the pool, 26, 25 and 20 lbs!! There is more than 70 lbs of pacu in that pool! I don't live in an area with Mtn lions or bear... nothing else is big enough!
Lol well if it was out in the country side around here then ya might end up with some bigger cats like bobcat and mountain lion. Ik mountain lions they have no fear of water and love to drag 20+lb carp out of the rivers to snack on.
Worst things I could imagine with a backyard pond is just either having a random dog or kid trying to get into the pool. Personally I'd just keep a thin net over top of the pond just to keep debris out. With kids and pets I'd just keep an eye out for em.
I used to believe that pacus would not be jumpers. Then 2 summers ago I had my (2) two-footers out in my garage in a rubber maid pond temporarily. Against my better judgement I did not cover it at night. And I came out one morning and found 1 of my pacus on the floor gone. Very sad. I would definitely suggest a net or cover at least at night. Better safe than sorry.
