Identify Red Bellied Pacu from a Red Bellied Piranha

[redfan]

Hi everyone

I am having the same issue, got these 2 weeks ago, have 4 in 65G tank are they Red Belly Piranha (as sold to me) or Red Belly Pacu???

From all I can tell they are red belly piranha! The one in pic is about 3" but would appreciate some confirmation is all

Many thanks guys

 

[jp80911]

that's a pacu

 

[Atfownz]

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What kind of pygocentrus is this ? sorry about the poor quality!

 

[qguy]

Piranha or Pacu ?

My guess is Piranha, but need a second opinion as there are reports of Pacu being sold as piranhas in my area.

 

[brich999]

Piranha or Pacu ?

My guess is Piranha, but need a second opinion as there are reports of Pacu being sold as piranhas in my area.


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Piranha

 

[Sameesh_lawrence]

Is this piranha or pac

 

[Sameesh_lawrence]

Is this piranha or pac

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Guys help is this pacu or piranha...

 

[tlindsey]

Guys help is this pacu or piranha...

Pacu.

 

[tlindsey]

Guys help is this pacu or piranha...

Look at the structure of the jaw in the picture and your fish. The little Redbelly Piranha has more muscular jaw.https://goo.gl/images/vrxgwL

 

[tlindsey]

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