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From:abbotsford britishcolumbia canada
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posted 02-04-2004 08:27 PM         

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have three large pirannas and four smaller ones...not much smaller but smaller...have been offered believe correct name is pacu they I believe are related to pirannas but are vegetarians....can I put them in with pirannas and can I mix my smaller ones in with larger ones...large ones about 10" or so (how do you measure a piranna....carefully I am sure) and smaller ones about 6-8inches...any info re mixing these fish would be appreciated..thanks...piranna lover

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posted 02-04-2004 08:53 PM         

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Yes, pacus are related to piranahs. However, if I were you, I'd get rid of them now because they grow incredibly fast and will get around 3 feet in length. To properly house ONE adult pacu, you will need around 500 gallons.

IMO, pet stores shouldn't even sell them because very few people are actually have tanks big enough to properly house them.
http://www.anglingthailand.com/gallery/imagedata.asp?cat=pacu&NAV=1

-Chelle

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posted 02-05-2004 08:11 AM         

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thanks for information on pacu...and the size they get..believe my reaction was wow....your right....wont accept them as certainly cant house them properly....thanks for information....pirannalover

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