Red-Bellied Pacu

Red-Bellied Pacu

Piaractus brachypomus
✗ Not Compatible
Rummy Nose Tetra

Rummy Nose Tetra

Hemigrammus rhodostomus

Can Red-Bellied Pacu Live With Rummy Nose Tetra?

Red-Bellied Pacu and Rummy Nose Tetra are NOT compatible tank mates.

Detailed Analysis

Temperature ✓ Compatible

Good temperature overlap at 76–82°F.

pH ✓ Compatible

Good pH overlap at 6.0–7.0.

Size ✗ Not Compatible

Extreme size difference. Red-Bellied Pacu (30") may eat or bully Rummy Nose Tetra (2").

Temperament ✓ Compatible

Both fish have compatible temperaments.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

Swim level compatibility is fine.

Important Notes

  • Rummy Nose Tetra is a schooling fish and needs at least 6 of its kind.

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 260 gallons

ParameterRed-Bellied PacuRummy Nose Tetra
Temperature76–82°F74–82°F
pH6–7.55.5–7
Max Size30"2"
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swim LevelMiddleMiddle
Min Tank250 gal20 gal

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