Red-Bellied Pacu
Piaractus brachypomus
Massive pacu related to piranha; gets enormous, not suitable for most tanks, plant-destroyer.
More than a design — your whole aquarium, handled
Skapelab plans the scape and everything you need to build and run it.
A design for your tankA hand-illustrated layout, sized to your exact tank and skill level.
Stocking picked for youCompatible fish & invertebrates, chosen and quantified for the tank.
Exact shopping listEvery plant, stone and piece of gear — with how much of each to buy.
Step-by-step setupSubstrate, cycling, planting and stocking, in the right order.
Care & remindersA maintenance schedule with reminders when each task comes due.
Water-test logbookLog your parameters and track the tank on your own dashboard.
Care at a glance
oddballType
35"Adult size
300 galMinimum tank
1+Group size
peacefulTemperament
75-82°FTemperature
5.5-7.5pH
4-15GH
Fruit, veg, nuts, large pelletsDiet
allSwimming zone
moderateCare level
NoPlant-safe
Build a tank for Red-Bellied Pacu
Design a complete aquascape around Red-Bellied Pacu — Skapelab picks compatible tankmates, plants, hardscape and gear, sized to your tank. Free.
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