{"id":2279,"date":"2026-02-16T23:08:22","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T23:08:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/black-banded-pacu-wide-bar-dollar-myleus-schomburgkii-5cm\/"},"modified":"2026-02-16T23:08:24","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T23:08:24","slug":"black-banded-pacu-wide-bar-dollar-myleus-schomburgkii-5cm","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=black-banded-pacu-wide-bar-dollar-myleus-schomburgkii-5cm","title":{"rendered":"Black Banded Pacu Wide Bar Dollar Myleus Schomburgkii 5cm"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Black Banded Pacu Wide Bar Dollar Myleus Schomburgkii 5cm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Overview:<\/em> The Black Banded Pacu Wide Bar Dollar Myleus Schomburgkii, known for its striking black bands and vibrant coloration, is a captivating addition to any freshwater aquarium. Originating from South America, this species boasts a peaceful demeanor and a sizeable presence in a well-maintained tank.<\/p>\n<p><em>Origin:<\/em> Hailing from the rivers of South America, particularly the Amazon Basin, these Pacus thrive in warm, well-oxygenated waters rich in vegetation.<\/p>\n<p><em>Feeding:<\/em> Omnivorous by nature, they relish a varied diet consisting of high-quality pellets, flakes, supplemented with occasional treats of vegetables, fruits, and live or frozen foods to ensure optimal health.<\/p>\n<p><em>Tank Mates:<\/em> Due to their peaceful disposition, they harmonize well with similarly sized, non-aggressive tank mates such as larger Tetras, peaceful Cichlids, and other community fish that can withstand their robust size.<\/p>\n<p><em>Aggression:<\/em> Generally non-aggressive, but their size and foraging habits might pose challenges in smaller tanks or with significantly smaller tank mates.<\/p>\n<p><em>Experience Level:<\/em> Ideal for intermediate to experienced aquarists due to their larger size and specific dietary requirements. Adequate tank space and water quality management are crucial for their well-being.<\/p>\n<p><em>Water Parameters:<\/em> Maintain stable water conditions with temperatures between 75-82\u00b0F (24-28\u00b0C), pH ranging from 6.0 to 7.5, and moderate water hardness.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Black Banded Pacu Wide Bar Dollar Myleus Schomburgkii 5cm Overview: The Black Banded Pacu Wide Bar Dollar Myleus Schomburgkii, known for its striking black bands and vibrant coloration, is a captivating addition to any freshwater aquarium. Originating from South America, this species boasts a peaceful demeanor and a sizeable presence in a well-maintained tank. Origin: [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":2278,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[40],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-2279","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\/2279","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\/2278"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2279"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=2279"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=2279"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=2279"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}