Oh I'm in Trouble
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EAT HIM!!!! cause well.. pacu just aren't my type fish... I'd prefer an oscar or a myriad other large fish.... pacu....as far as I can tell, the biggest "plus" to these fish is the simple fact they look like piranha when they're young.... and that's not much of a plus to me.
But still push for the custom DIY plywood tank. If you're BF is even moderately good at carpentry and you're ok with a massive tank... in the immortal words from the show Water Boy " DO IIITTTTTTT!!!!!!!"
And document every single step here on MFK!! We love builds.... Google "GARF aquarium" simple instructions on large tanks... not Monster like some people here, but bigger than any your friends are likely to have.
and tell us how he tastes btw....
But still push for the custom DIY plywood tank. If you're BF is even moderately good at carpentry and you're ok with a massive tank... in the immortal words from the show Water Boy " DO IIITTTTTTT!!!!!!!"
And document every single step here on MFK!! We love builds.... Google "GARF aquarium" simple instructions on large tanks... not Monster like some people here, but bigger than any your friends are likely to have.
and tell us how he tastes btw....
So my bf agreed to build me a tank - I requested 500 gallons but he is considering finishing the basement (it's more than 75% done) and building a 1000 gallon. Is this even possible to build your own that big?? He's a "go big or go home" kind of guy.
The only catch is, is that I have to buy him a 60 inch TV to also put down there. Not sure why he'll need it with a massive tank but I agreed
BUT this morning I told him to stick his hand in the tank and pet Pacu because I read that so many people pet their fish. He sticks his hand in and Pacu immediately comes after it. Bf yells to me that Pacu has a mouth full of little sharp teeth! He didn't bite him but came swimming up quick.
Could pacu be a piranha??? His bottom jaw does not stick out farther than the top and he is a foot long. He swims with his tinfoil friend and they get along great though Pacu has eaten other fish before (little ones). Is there a sure way to tell before we build a pacu size house?
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The only catch is, is that I have to buy him a 60 inch TV to also put down there. Not sure why he'll need it with a massive tank but I agreed
BUT this morning I told him to stick his hand in the tank and pet Pacu because I read that so many people pet their fish. He sticks his hand in and Pacu immediately comes after it. Bf yells to me that Pacu has a mouth full of little sharp teeth! He didn't bite him but came swimming up quick.
Could pacu be a piranha??? His bottom jaw does not stick out farther than the top and he is a foot long. He swims with his tinfoil friend and they get along great though Pacu has eaten other fish before (little ones). Is there a sure way to tell before we build a pacu size house?
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Sounds like he was just hungry to me some of my fish will go after me at times .. even some of my koi,s will mistaken my fingers for lunch .. I personally think thats no reason not to continue with the plans .. and don't forget to post pics ..
sent with love from the bottom of my tank !!!
sent with love from the bottom of my tank !!!
Well, as one of the newbies in the bunch, I'm curious. If you pull it off, I'm gonna hafta want to try it! lol! Go for it! What's the worst that could happen? You wind up with enough ply wood and glass for a sweet tree house for the kids, right? (if you have kids...)
Haha you're right. Though I hate the idea of putting my pacu in the basement. I'm wondering how big I could go on my main floor.
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Why have kids? Fish are like kids and don't want the new justin bieber album every 5 seconds and are already potty trained
