Serrated Piranha - Serrasalmus serrulatus

Species name: Serrasalmus serrulatus

Synonym: Serrasalmo scapularis

Common name: Serrated Piranha

Family: Serrasalmidae

Order: Characins

Class: Actinopterygii

Maximum size: 38 cm / 15 inches

Environment: freshwater

Origin: Amazon and Rio Atacavi (Venezuela)

Temperament: Aggressive.

Company: Serrasalmus serrulatus (Serrated Piranha) should be kept with fish of at least the same size.

Water parameters: Temperature 22-25˚C / 72-77˚F; pH 6.0 – 7.0

Aquarium setup: Serrasalmus serrulatus (Serrated Piranha) should only be kept in large well circulated aquariums. The aquarium should be decorated so that a there are caves and other hiding places present. Plants are optional but might be eaten.

Feeding: Serrasalmus serrulatus (Serrated Piranha) accept frozen food. This piranha also eats vegetables.

Breeding: We have no info about breeding this species.

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