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Red-Bellied Pacu
Piaractus brachypomus
A large, round-bodied fish with human-like teeth designed for crushing nuts and seeds. Often confused with piranhas but primarily herbivorous as an adult.
Care Parameters
Adult size
50 cm
Min tank
700 L
Temperature
22–28°C
pH
6–7.5
Diet
Omnivore
Temperament
Semi-aggressive
Water zone
Middle
Difficulty
Intermediate