Holland's Piranha - Serrasalmus hollandi

Species name: Serrasalmus hollandi

Synonym:

Common name: Holland's Piranha

Family: Serrasalmidae

Order: Characins

Class: Actinopterygii

Maximum size: 15 cm / 6 inches

Environment: freshwater

Origin: Widespread through the Amazon basin

Temperament: Aggressive

Company: Serrasalmus hollandi (Holland's Piranha can be kept with larger fishes.

Water parameters: Temperature 22-25˚C / 72-77˚F; pH 6.6 – 7.1

Aquarium setup: Serrasalmus hollandi (Holland's Piranha) can be kept in smaller aquariums then many other piranhas. The aquarium should be well filtered and containing roots and rocks. Floating plants should be provided do dim the light.

Feeding: Serrasalmus hollandi (Holland's Piranha) frozen and live food, and sometimes even pellets.

Breeding: Unknown.

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