Red Bellied Pacu

[Diamondhitch]

Saw this guy at Super Pet and thought he would look good in my 180. The fish guy said he would get to maybe 2' but it would take him a long time to reach even a foot.... That was 2 weeks ago, he has grown 1/2" already and after looking it up on the web he will grow like a weed until he reaches 44" if he doent smash my tank first!!! WHY DO THEY EVEN STOCK THEM?????????????

I am just venting here. My fault I guess for not researching them first.

 

[cichlaguapote]

They sell them because they're cheap and readily available. He will get big , somewhere from 24-36" if it's a red belly pacu, I believe 44-48" is for the black pacu. Seriously take him back now as they are terrible to get rid of when they get even a few inches bigger. Most end up having to be euthenized.

 

[Diamondhitch]

I live 2 hours from the city which is why I didn't research it before I bought it. There is no way I am driving all the way there to take back a $3.99 fish. When he gets too big well... Anyone have any good Pacu recipe's?

 

[JAK]

yea they do grow fast mine is 19in and a year old.she does seem to be slowing down tho.
44in is pushing the size .reds grow to 24 to 36 inches. and probably closer to 24.in captivity..you would be fine with a 180 for about a year or so.then you would need something a little larger.at least 2 feet wide and 6 feet long. 3 feet wide would be better.