Red Belly Pacu

[R0ADK1ll88]

I have fallen (or will) prey to the Big Chain LFS. I purchased a Red Belly Pacu for my 55g tank based on the "adult size" listed on their tag. My Pacu is currenly about 6" long and I'm wondering how long I can expect to keep him before I need to find him a new home. I believe this is my first major mistake with a tank set-up and don't want the fish to ultimately pay for my screw-up.

When it is time to give him up does anyone know where I can send him as upgrading to a huge tank isn't really going to be an option?

Thanks.

 

[Davo86]

tbh I'd start phoning around local zoos and public aquariums as getting rid of a tankbuster like a Pacu is not easy

 

[R0ADK1ll88]

tbh I'd start phoning around local zoos and public aquariums as getting rid of a tankbuster like a Pacu is not easy

Is this a call to start making now or once he gets larger? I was planning on posting on the US trading block when I'm ready to trade/sell/giveway to see if there is any interest.

 

[STD]

tbh I'd start phoning around local zoos and public aquariums as getting rid of a tankbuster like a Pacu is not easy

Is this a call to start making now or once he gets larger? I was planning on posting on the US trading block when I'm ready to trade/sell/giveway to see if there is any interest.

As Davo86 try finding a new home for him now - it might take quite a while

Pacus grow very very fast

 

[R0ADK1ll88]

Thanks. I will start making phone calls.

 

[Amunet]

There's someone that posted on these forums... monsterfishrescue? I'm not sure where he's located but maybe you could PM him and ask since he deals with rehoming large fish like that.
This is his thread...
http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=265342

 

[R0ADK1ll88]

I have read his posts before. I may end up contacting him if I can't find a home for the Pacu soon.