Piraya Piranha - Serrasalmus piraya

Species name: Serrasalmus piraya

Synonym:

Common name: Piraya Piranha

Family: Serrasalmidae

Order: Characins

Class: Actinopterygii

Maximum size: 50 cm / 20 inches

Environment: freshwater

Origin: Lower Amazon and Rio Sao Fransisco, Brazil

Temperament: Aggressive.

Company: Serrasalmus piraya (Piraya Piranha) should only be kept with other large Piranhas.

Water parameters: Temperature 22-25˚C / 72-77˚F; pH 6.5 – 7.5

Aquarium setup: Serrasalmus piraya (Piraya Piranha) Requires a large aquarium. The aquarium should be decorated with rock and roots that creates hiding places for the fishes. Floating plants that dimes the light are beneficial.

Feeding: Serrasalmus piraya (Piraya Piranha) should be feed live food.

Breeding: Unknown.

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