{"id":2272,"date":"2026-02-16T23:08:18","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T23:08:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/black-banded-pacu-thin-bar-dollar-myleus-schomburgkii-5cm\/"},"modified":"2026-02-16T23:08:21","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T23:08:21","slug":"black-banded-pacu-thin-bar-dollar-myleus-schomburgkii-5cm","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=black-banded-pacu-thin-bar-dollar-myleus-schomburgkii-5cm","title":{"rendered":"Black Banded Pacu Thin Bar Dollar Myleus Schomburgkii 5cm"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Black Banded Pacu Thin Bar Dollar Myleus Schomburgkii 5cm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Overview:<\/strong> The Black Banded Pacu Thin Bar Dollar Myleus Schomburgkii, renowned for its striking appearance, showcases bold black bands across a vibrant silver body. With a peaceful demeanor and impressive size potential, it&#8217;s a captivating addition to sizable freshwater aquariums.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Originating from South America, particularly the Amazon River basin, this species thrives in warm, well-oxygenated waters.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Feeding:<\/strong> A predominantly herbivorous species, their diet primarily consists of plant matter like vegetables, supplemented by high-quality pellets or flakes. Occasional protein-rich foods such as worms or small crustaceans can be offered.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tank Mates:<\/strong> Best kept in a spacious tank with peaceful, similarly-sized companions. Compatible tank mates include large tetras, peaceful cichlids, and other community-friendly fish. Avoid pairing with smaller species that might be seen as potential prey.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Aggression:<\/strong> Despite their size, they&#8217;re generally peaceful. However, caution should be exercised due to their eventual large size and potential for territorial behavior. Adequate space and hiding spots can mitigate aggression.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Experience Level:<\/strong> Recommended for intermediate to experienced aquarists due to their size and care requirements. Knowledge of water quality maintenance and tank size considerations is essential.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Water Parameters:<\/strong> Maintain a pH range of 6.5 to 7.5, a water temperature between 75\u00b0F to 82\u00b0F (24\u00b0C to 28\u00b0C), and ensure good water quality with regular filtration and water changes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Black Banded Pacu Thin Bar Dollar Myleus Schomburgkii 5cm Overview: The Black Banded Pacu Thin Bar Dollar Myleus Schomburgkii, renowned for its striking appearance, showcases bold black bands across a vibrant silver body. With a peaceful demeanor and impressive size potential, it&#8217;s a captivating addition to sizable freshwater aquariums. Origin: Originating from South America, particularly [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":2271,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[40],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-2272","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-dollars","8":"first","9":"instock","10":"taxable","11":"shipping-taxable","12":"purchasable","13":"product-type-simple"},"group_of_quantity":0,"min_quantity":0,"max_quantity":"","exclude_order_quantity_value_rules":"no","exclude_category_quantity_rules":"no","combine_variations":"no","exclude_global_add_ons":[],"addons":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/2272","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/2271"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2272"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=2272"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=2272"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=2272"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}