pacu

[John Jay]

The pacu are growing at a freakish rate.  Has any one ever eaten one?    they look tasty

[Rik Kretzinger]

Here you go:

Tambaqui is the Brazilian name for Pacu; 

 

http://books.google.com/books?id=15zAp_RCt6EC&pg=PA212&lpg=...

 

 

[John Jay]

Thanks  I have raised this gian characin to 30 or 40 lbs before but never tossed one on the grill.  I talked to a columbian who said they are very tasty

[Ryan Chatterson]

It's a dark meat fish...some like it but many don't.

[Molly Stanek]

It's come up in discussion before with a number of knowledgeable folks chiming in with their opinions:

 http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/pacu-fish-anyone?commen...

 

[Rik Kretzinger]

John - here you go, you might need to brush up on your Portuguese....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgrLJs0qfx8

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[Hap Perry]

John

There are some comments on eating them in wikipedia. Apparently Teddy Roosevelt thought they were delicous and the Brzilian's like to eath the ribs. I have started my system with them but need to get another 50 or so. Do you happen to know of a source for them in the US. Preferably SE or Florida? Tx Hap Perry

[Rik Kretzinger]

Hap - I have not ordered any as my winter temps are to low.  If I ever move inside I want to raise them.  They are a cool fish and a lot of fun.