05-05-2011, 06:31 PM
Well, they are in fish tanks until someone unknowingly releases them into a pond. Pacu, though related to piranna, are mostly vegitarian, though I believe they sometimes eat insects. They look mean, but they are not the verocious carnavores that their close cousins are.
It's a very bad idea to realease invasive species into an ecosystem that does not sustain that specific species naturally. The snakehead is a perfect example of this. If there are Pacu in any ponds or rivers in your location, that's because some bonehead let them go in there.
If you catch one, rather or not you eat it, you need to toss it on the bank. I would also call your local DNR and report it. Anywhere you currently know Pacu to be, I would call DNR and let them know now. They would be interested in that information.
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It's a very bad idea to realease invasive species into an ecosystem that does not sustain that specific species naturally. The snakehead is a perfect example of this. If there are Pacu in any ponds or rivers in your location, that's because some bonehead let them go in there.
If you catch one, rather or not you eat it, you need to toss it on the bank. I would also call your local DNR and report it. Anywhere you currently know Pacu to be, I would call DNR and let them know now. They would be interested in that information.
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