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Pacú (IPA: [ˈpækju]) is a common name used to refer to several species of South American freshwater fish that are closely related to the piranha. They are mainly herbivores, but will also eat small fish, insects, and meat on fishing lures (see omnivorous). Their teeth, which may resemble human teeth, are used to cut through vegetation and crush seeds that fall into the water. Pacú and piranha are distinguished from each other by their teeth and jaw alignments; piranha have pointed, razor-sharp teeth in a pronounced underbite, whereas pacú have square, straight teeth in a less severe underbite, or a slight overbite. [1]

Pacú as pets

Pacú are commonly sold as 'Vegetarian Piranhas' to home aquarium owners, though the fish are an exceedingly poor choice for the typical hobbyist. From furnaces and heaters to bunks and dinettes Only One Stop Shop For All Your Fish House Needs parts and accessories you need to finish your Fish House. While they are not vicious carnivores like the piranha, their crushing jaw system, designed for eating seeds and nuts, can be hazardous. One toddler needed surgery after a pacú (misreported as a piranha) bit her finger at Edinburgh Butterfly and Insect World in Scotland. Commenting on the incident, Deep Sea World zoological manager Matthew Kane warned, "Pacus will eat anything, even children’s wiggling fingers. "[2]

Additionally, pacú are usually available in pet stores when they are a mere 2-3 inches long, but, unlike other breeds of fish, a small tank does not inhibit their growth.