Black Pacu & Alligator Pleco
Colossoma macropomum · Pterygoplichthys scrophus
Black Pacu: Mostly PeacefulAlligator Pleco: Mostly Peaceful
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Black Pacu Tank Mates & Compatibility
Black Pacu
Colossoma macropomum
TemperamentMostly Peaceful (4/10)
Adult Size90 cm
Temperature22–28°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneMid-level, Bottom
StockingSolo or group
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Black Pacu & Altifrons Eartheater
Colossoma macropomum · Geophagus altifrons
Black Pacu: Mostly PeacefulAltifrons Eartheater: Mostly Peaceful
Black Pacu & Altolamprologus Calvus
Colossoma macropomum · Altolamprologus calvus
Black Pacu: Mostly PeacefulAltolamprologus Calvus: Semi-Aggressive
Black Pacu & Altolamprologus Compressiceps
Colossoma macropomum · Altolamprologus compressiceps
Black Pacu: Mostly PeacefulAltolamprologus Compressiceps: Semi-Aggressive
Black Pacu & Altum Angel
Colossoma macropomum · Pterophyllum altum
Black Pacu: Mostly PeacefulAltum Angel: Semi-Aggressive
Black Pacu & Amano Shrimp
Colossoma macropomum · Caridina multidentata
Black Pacu: Mostly PeacefulAmano Shrimp: Peaceful
Black Pacu & Amazon Leaf Fish
Colossoma macropomum · Monocirrhus polyacanthus
Black Pacu: Mostly PeacefulAmazon Leaf Fish: Peaceful
Black Pacu & Amazon Puffer
Colossoma macropomum · Colomesus asellus
Black Pacu: Mostly PeacefulAmazon Puffer: Mostly Peaceful
Black Pacu & American Grass Shrimp
Colossoma macropomum · Palaemonetes kadiakensis
Black Pacu: Mostly PeacefulAmerican Grass Shrimp: Peaceful
Black Pacu & Andinoacara sp. Gold Saum
Colossoma macropomum · Andinoacara sp. "Gold Saum"
Black Pacu: Mostly PeacefulAndinoacara sp. Gold Saum: Aggressive
Black Pacu & Angelicus Botia
Colossoma macropomum · Botia kubotai
Black Pacu: Mostly PeacefulAngelicus Botia: Mostly Peaceful
Black Pacu & Angelicus Pleco L073
Colossoma macropomum · Hypancistrus sp. L073
Black Pacu: Mostly PeacefulAngelicus Pleco L073: Mostly Peaceful
Black Pacu & Angfa Rainbowfish
Colossoma macropomum · Melanotaenia angfa
Black Pacu: Mostly PeacefulAngfa Rainbowfish: Peaceful
Black Pacu & Antennae Stingray
Colossoma macropomum · Plesiotrygon iwamae
Black Pacu: Mostly PeacefulAntennae Stingray: Semi-Aggressive
Black Pacu & Apistogramma Black-Chin
Colossoma macropomum · Apistogramma allpahuayo
Black Pacu: Mostly PeacefulApistogramma Black-Chin: Semi-Aggressive
Black Pacu & Apistogramma Broad-banded
Colossoma macropomum · Apistogramma breitbinden
Black Pacu: Mostly PeacefulApistogramma Broad-banded: Semi-Aggressive
Black Pacu & Apistogramma Mamoré
Colossoma macropomum · Apistogramma erythrura
Black Pacu: Mostly PeacefulApistogramma Mamoré: Mostly Peaceful
Black Pacu & Apistogramma Marmor (Marbled Apisto)
Colossoma macropomum · Apistogramma erythrura
Black Pacu: Mostly PeacefulApistogramma Marmor (Marbled Apisto): Mostly Peaceful
Black Pacu & Apistogramma Mouthbrooder (Maulbrüter)
Colossoma macropomum · Apistogramma barlowi
Black Pacu: Mostly PeacefulApistogramma Mouthbrooder (Maulbrüter): Semi-Aggressive
Black Pacu & Apistogramma Orange-tail
Colossoma macropomum · Apistogramma cf. eunotus "Orange-tail"
Black Pacu: Mostly PeacefulApistogramma Orange-tail: Semi-Aggressive
Black Pacu & Apistogramma Parrot
Colossoma macropomum · Apistogramma sp. "Parrot"
Black Pacu: Mostly PeacefulApistogramma Parrot: Semi-Aggressive
Black Pacu & Apistogramma Resticulosa Mamor
Colossoma macropomum · Apistogramma cf. resticulosa Mamor
Black Pacu: Mostly PeacefulApistogramma Resticulosa Mamor: Mostly Peaceful
Black Pacu & Apistogramma Resticulosa Marmor
Colossoma macropomum · Apistogramma cf. resticulosa "Marmor"
Black Pacu: Mostly PeacefulApistogramma Resticulosa Marmor: Mostly Peaceful
Black Pacu & Apistogramma atahualpa
Colossoma macropomum · Apistogramma atahualpa
Black Pacu: Mostly PeacefulApistogramma atahualpa: Mostly Peaceful