Myloplus schomburgkii, also known as the Disk tetra, Disk pacu, Black-ear pacu, Black-band myleus or Black-barred myleus is a species of serrasalmid with a black bar on its side. This species is found in the middle and lower Amazon River basin, Nanay River, upper Orinoco River basin in Brazil, Peru, Venezuela and possibly in Suriname.


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Scientific NameCommon NameSize Temperament 
Myloplus schomburgkii
Black-ear pacu
 420mm Peaceful
Water TempWater pHTank SizeDiet 
  23-27°C  5.0-7.0 750 liters Ominovore
LifespanCareDifficulty BreedingMin Population
8-10 YearsEasyEasyAquarium size dependent
RobustnessWay of LivingSociabilityAvailability
HardyDiurnalSholingRare


These Disk Tetras are known to have a strong bite so use caution when working around larger adults.