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Black-Fin Pacu - Colossoma oculus

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    Black-Fin Pacu - Colossoma oculus

    BLACK-FIN PACU~COLOSSOMA OCULUS

    ORIGINS: South America, widely distributed throughout most of the Amazon region.

    SIZE: 16"

    DIET: Vegetarian diets and fresh foods.

    WATER TEMPERATURE: 73-81F

    WATER TYPE: soft (50-100 mg/l) and acidic (pH 6.5)

    TEMPERAMENT: Peaceful, even when larger.

    The dark edging to the fins, especially the caudal fin, helps to identify the Black-Fin Pacu. The body is a metallic silver, sometimes with a pattern of darker spots, and there is a variable orange-red area around the throat. These sizable fish need a large aquarium, which should be provided from the start because the young grow rapidly. Retreats can be provided by rockwork or bogwood.
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    MOD_Dawn, Mar 31, 2011
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