Acestrorhynchus falcatus 'Pará' (Red-Tailed Freshwater Barracuda)

Acestrorhynchus falcatus is a striking South American predatory fish known for its streamlined body, impressive teeth and powerful hunting instincts. The Pará form is especially admired for its reddish tail coloration.

This species is an active open-water swimmer that requires plenty of swimming space. It is best maintained with similarly sized or larger tank mates, as smaller fish may be regarded as prey.

Scientific name: Acestrorhynchus falcatus
Common name: Red-Tailed Freshwater Barracuda
Origin: South America
Size: approximately 25–30 cm
Sale size: 8–10 cm
Minimum aquarium size: 300 l
Temperature: 24–28 °C
pH: 6.0–7.5
Diet: frozen foods, shrimp, fish flesh and other protein-rich foods
Behaviour: active predator
Difficulty: intermediate