Sabertooth Barracuda / Payara (Hydrolycus scomberoides)

Price range: $49.99 through $119.99

One of the most distinctive predators of the Amazon, the Sabertooth Barracuda or Payara is found throughout much of South America, where it tends to inhabit waters with moderate to strong current. With their unique, flattened body shape, they spend most of their time hanging motionless against the direction of the water flow, waiting for prey to drift by. They use lightning-fast reflexes and their namesake saber-like teeth to grab hold of their prey, which can be fish up to half their own size. In the aquarium, payara often require live foods – at least at first – and do best in well-oxygenated water with plenty of water movement.

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Sabertooth Barracuda/Payara (Hydrolycus scomberoides)

Origin: Wild Peru
Diet: Predator and live fish eater
Adult Size: 10″
Recommended Tank Size: 90 gallons
Compatibility: Predatory towards any fish small enough to be a meal, but otherwise not aggressive

Preferred Water Parameters
pH:                          6.5 – 7.5
Temp:                     76-82F
Ammonia:              0ppm
Nitrite:                  0ppm
Nitrate:                  <30ppm

Shipping Note: Due to size, the need for extra packing, and space requirements, larger sizes may not be eligible for our flat rate shipping. We strongly recommend shipping large fish via air cargo when possible. Please contact us for a quote or for additional shipping info.