Big Toothed Piranha - Serrasalmus denticulatus

Species name: Serrasalmus denticulatus

Synonym: Serrasalmus punctatus

Common name: Big-Toothed Piranha

Family: Serrasalmidae

Order: Characins

Class: Actinopterygii

Maximum size: 20 cm / 8 inches

Environment: freshwater

Origin: Lower Amazon and Guianas

Temperament: Aggressive.

Company: Serrasalmus denticulatus (Big-Toothed Piranha) is best kept in a special aquarium without other species.

Water parameters: Temperature 22-25˚C / 72-77˚F; pH 6.0 – 7.5

Aquarium setup: Serrasalmus denticulatus (Big-Toothed Piranha) should be kept in groups in large well filtered aquariums. The aquarium should contain hiding places among roots and rocks as well as a lot of plants.

Feeding: Serrasalmus denticulatus (Big-Toothed Piranha) will accept frozen and live food as well as some vegetables and fruit.

Breeding: Unknown.

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