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.
Scientific Name | Common Name | Size | Temperament |
Myloplus schomburgkii | Black-ear pacu | 420mm | Peaceful |
Water Temp | Water pH | Tank Size | Diet |
23-27°C | 5.0-7.0 | 750 liters | Ominovore |
Lifespan | Care | Difficulty Breeding | Min Population |
8-10 Years | Easy | Easy | Aquarium size dependent |
Robustness | Way of Living | Sociability | Availability |
Hardy | Diurnal | Sholing | Rare |
These Disk Tetras are known to have a strong bite so use caution when working around larger adults.