{"product_id":"leafy-gold-pacu-3-inch","title":"Golden Leopard Pacu 3”","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGolden Leopard Pacu (Utiaritichthys longidorsalis)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: Approximately 3 inches | Wild Caught | Rare South American Import\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGolden Leopard Pacu (Utiaritichthys longidorsalis)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an extraordinary South American characin recognized for its stunning golden-green coloration, distinctive dark spotting, and unique disc-shaped body. Also known as the Folha Pacu, this rarely encountered species is a remarkable addition to any exotic freshwater fish collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike the commonly available Red Belly Pacu, the Golden Leopard Pacu features an intricate leopard-like pattern scattered across its body, creating a truly striking appearance. Its combination of unusual markings, active swimming behavior, and limited availability in the aquarium trade makes it especially appealing to collectors seeking something different.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative to the Madeira River basin of Brazil, this fascinating species belongs to the Serrasalmidae family, alongside other pacus and silver dollars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Utiaritichthys longidorsalis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Golden Leopard Pacu \/ Folha Pacu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e South America – Brazil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCurrent Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 3\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Documented Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 8\" standard length, excluding the tail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generally peaceful\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Primarily herbivorous; quality vegetable-based pellets, algae wafers, spirulina, and blanched vegetables\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 75–82°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Requirements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Spacious aquarium with excellent filtration, clean water, and ample swimming room\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Choose a Golden Leopard Pacu?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Golden Leopard Pacu is a standout species for enthusiasts who appreciate rare South American fish. Its eye-catching spotted pattern, shimmering coloration, and relatively uncommon presence in the aquarium hobby make it an exciting addition to a specialty collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest suited for spacious freshwater aquariums, these fish benefit from stable water conditions, an appropriately plant-based diet, and compatible tankmates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable at RobsAquatics.com!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFish sizes are approximate. Coloration and spotting may vary between individual specimens. 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