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What fish can live with pacu?

Asked: Évelyne Dupuis, Last Updated:

Red bellied pacus are not aggressive fish and, though they prefer to be kept with others of their own species, they can be kept with other fish. Other large, friendly species like datnoids, oscars, and arowana make suitable tank mates for the red bellied pacu.

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