Albino - Red Bellied Pacu
The Albino Red Bellied Pacu is a species of omnivorous South American freshwater serrasalmid fish. While related to the piranha, the pacu has blunt teeth and is a peaceful fish. Growing large, this fish needs a big aquarium and is the ideal species for avid "monster fish keepers".
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Features of Albino Red Bellied Pacu:
- Mainly white/pink with some reddish highlights on fins
- Lacks pigmentation
- Growth teeth
- Originates from South America
- Grows to 30 - 61cm
The Best Aquarium Size for Albino Red Bellied Pacu:
Albino red bellied pacu require tanks of 1000L or more. This species grows very large, and rapidly.
Talk to us about custom tank manufacturing or browse our entire Aquarium Tank Selection here.
Tank Mate Compatibility:
While peaceful, the albino red bellied pacu may view smaller fish as a snack. Best kept as a single species, however you may successfully be able to keep large pleco's with them.
Diet:
The albino red bellied pacu will eat flake and frozen foods as a juvenile. Mainly a herbivore, they may eat live aquarium plants therefore we suggest keeping your aquarium plant free. We suggest transitioning to a pellet as this fish gets bigger.
Check out our extensive range of aquarium fish foods.
Tank Setup:
Aquarium Filtration
This fish produces a large amount of waste, so an excellent filter is essential. Cannister filters are a great option for large aquariums. Ensure your filter has an adequate flow rate for your aquarium size to remove the waste this fish produces.
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Aquarium Heater
The pacu enjoys temperatures between 24 - 27° C. To manage stable water temperatures, we recommend installing a reliable aquarium heater and always monitor with an additional thermometer.
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Albino - Red Bellied Pacu
The Albino Red Bellied Pacu is a species of omnivorous South American freshwater serrasalmid fish. While related to the piranha, the pacu has blunt teeth and is a peaceful fish. Growing large, this fish needs a big aquarium and is the ideal species for avid "monster fish keepers".
Shop aquarium fish online delivered with confidence with our livestock guarantee.
Features of Albino Red Bellied Pacu:
- Mainly white/pink with some reddish highlights on fins
- Lacks pigmentation
- Growth teeth
- Originates from South America
- Grows to 30 - 61cm
The Best Aquarium Size for Albino Red Bellied Pacu:
Albino red bellied pacu require tanks of 1000L or more. This species grows very large, and rapidly.
Talk to us about custom tank manufacturing or browse our entire Aquarium Tank Selection here.
Tank Mate Compatibility:
While peaceful, the albino red bellied pacu may view smaller fish as a snack. Best kept as a single species, however you may successfully be able to keep large pleco's with them.
Diet:
The albino red bellied pacu will eat flake and frozen foods as a juvenile. Mainly a herbivore, they may eat live aquarium plants therefore we suggest keeping your aquarium plant free. We suggest transitioning to a pellet as this fish gets bigger.
Check out our extensive range of aquarium fish foods.
Tank Setup:
Aquarium Filtration
This fish produces a large amount of waste, so an excellent filter is essential. Cannister filters are a great option for large aquariums. Ensure your filter has an adequate flow rate for your aquarium size to remove the waste this fish produces.
Shop our comprehensive range of aquarium filters here.
Aquarium Heater
The pacu enjoys temperatures between 24 - 27° C. To manage stable water temperatures, we recommend installing a reliable aquarium heater and always monitor with an additional thermometer.
Get yourself an aquarium heater here.
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Description
The Albino Red Bellied Pacu is a species of omnivorous South American freshwater serrasalmid fish. While related to the piranha, the pacu has blunt teeth and is a peaceful fish. Growing large, this fish needs a big aquarium and is the ideal species for avid "monster fish keepers".
Shop aquarium fish online delivered with confidence with our livestock guarantee.
Features of Albino Red Bellied Pacu:
- Mainly white/pink with some reddish highlights on fins
- Lacks pigmentation
- Growth teeth
- Originates from South America
- Grows to 30 - 61cm
The Best Aquarium Size for Albino Red Bellied Pacu:
Albino red bellied pacu require tanks of 1000L or more. This species grows very large, and rapidly.
Talk to us about custom tank manufacturing or browse our entire Aquarium Tank Selection here.
Tank Mate Compatibility:
While peaceful, the albino red bellied pacu may view smaller fish as a snack. Best kept as a single species, however you may successfully be able to keep large pleco's with them.
Diet:
The albino red bellied pacu will eat flake and frozen foods as a juvenile. Mainly a herbivore, they may eat live aquarium plants therefore we suggest keeping your aquarium plant free. We suggest transitioning to a pellet as this fish gets bigger.
Check out our extensive range of aquarium fish foods.
Tank Setup:
Aquarium Filtration
This fish produces a large amount of waste, so an excellent filter is essential. Cannister filters are a great option for large aquariums. Ensure your filter has an adequate flow rate for your aquarium size to remove the waste this fish produces.
Shop our comprehensive range of aquarium filters here.
Aquarium Heater
The pacu enjoys temperatures between 24 - 27° C. To manage stable water temperatures, we recommend installing a reliable aquarium heater and always monitor with an additional thermometer.
Get yourself an aquarium heater here.
