Adult Piranha Identification
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I got it from the net. I hope this will help us identify the verities...
Pygocentrus Piranha
Scientific name: Pygocentrus piraya
Common name: Flamed Piranha, Rio Sao Fransico Piranha
Size: upto 24" allthough in the aquarium sizes over 15 inch is rare
Origin: Rio Sao Francisco Brazil only
Minimum Tank Size:40 Gallons for one , best kept in shoals of 3 or more in large aquaria at least 100 gallons,allthough many have had great success in keeping them solo.
Temperament: Aggressive, considered dangerous to man
Compatibility: Best suited to large tanks and in numbers of 3 or more, they can sometimes get on with other fish ie plecostomus, but more often than not any tankmates will be eaten sooner or later, they have been kept with other Pygocentrus species with reasonable success, but with piranhas their are no guarantees and they may even eat each other.
Water Type: Freshwater
Temperature: 75 to 82° F
pH: (6.5-7.5)
Breeding: Breeding in the home aquarium is unheard of
Feeding: Mainly carnivorous, feed a varied diet of meat, fish, and processed fish foods
Pygocentrus Piranha
Scientific name: Pygocentrus piraya
Common name: Flamed Piranha, Rio Sao Fransico Piranha
Size: upto 24" allthough in the aquarium sizes over 15 inch is rare
Origin: Rio Sao Francisco Brazil only
Minimum Tank Size:40 Gallons for one , best kept in shoals of 3 or more in large aquaria at least 100 gallons,allthough many have had great success in keeping them solo.
Temperament: Aggressive, considered dangerous to man
Compatibility: Best suited to large tanks and in numbers of 3 or more, they can sometimes get on with other fish ie plecostomus, but more often than not any tankmates will be eaten sooner or later, they have been kept with other Pygocentrus species with reasonable success, but with piranhas their are no guarantees and they may even eat each other.
Water Type: Freshwater
Temperature: 75 to 82° F
pH: (6.5-7.5)
Breeding: Breeding in the home aquarium is unheard of
Feeding: Mainly carnivorous, feed a varied diet of meat, fish, and processed fish foods
Pygocentrus Piranha
scientific name- pygocentrus cariba
common names- Black Eared Piranha, Black Heart Piranha, Black Shoulder Piranha
size- size of the adult depends on many factors including, water quailty, tank size, proper feeding, etc, though if taken care of properly this fish can hit 16" though over 14" is very rare in captivity
Minimum Tank Size:40 Gallons for one , best kept in shoals of 3 or more in large aquaria at least 100 gallons,allthough many have had great success in keeping them solo.
Temperament: Aggressive, considered dangerous to man
Water Type: Freshwater
Temperature: 75 to 82° F
pH: (6.5-7.5).
Compatibility: Best suited to large tanks and in numbers of 3 or more, they can sometimes get on with other fish ie plecostomus, but more often than not any tankmates will be eaten sooner or later, they have been kept with other Pygocentrus species with reasonable success, but with piranhas their are no guarantees and they may even eat each other.
Breeding: Breeding in the home aquarium is unheard of
Feeding: Mainly carnivorous, feed a varied diet of meat, fish, and processed fish foods
scientific name- pygocentrus cariba
common names- Black Eared Piranha, Black Heart Piranha, Black Shoulder Piranha
size- size of the adult depends on many factors including, water quailty, tank size, proper feeding, etc, though if taken care of properly this fish can hit 16" though over 14" is very rare in captivity
Minimum Tank Size:40 Gallons for one , best kept in shoals of 3 or more in large aquaria at least 100 gallons,allthough many have had great success in keeping them solo.
Temperament: Aggressive, considered dangerous to man
Water Type: Freshwater
Temperature: 75 to 82° F
pH: (6.5-7.5).
Compatibility: Best suited to large tanks and in numbers of 3 or more, they can sometimes get on with other fish ie plecostomus, but more often than not any tankmates will be eaten sooner or later, they have been kept with other Pygocentrus species with reasonable success, but with piranhas their are no guarantees and they may even eat each other.
Breeding: Breeding in the home aquarium is unheard of
Feeding: Mainly carnivorous, feed a varied diet of meat, fish, and processed fish foods
Yellow King Piranha - Serrasalmus ternetzi
Species name: Serrasalmus ternetzi
Synonym:
Common name: Yellow King Piranha
Family: Serrasalmidae
Order: Characins
Class: Actinopterygii
Maximum size: 50 cm / 20 inches
Environment: Freshwater
Origin: South Western Brazil
Temperament: Aggressive
Company: Serrasalmus ternetzi (Yellow King Piranha) are best kept in an aquarium without other species.
Water parameters: Temperature 22-25˚C / 72-79˚F; pH 6.5 7.0
Aquarium setup: Serrasalmus ternetzi (Yellow King Piranha) should be kept in groups in larger aquariums with a smooth bottom substrate. The aquarium can be decorated according to your taste however a few roots or rocks are beneficial. Plants are not necessary.
Feeding: Accepts frozen food.
Breeding: Unknown.
Species name: Serrasalmus ternetzi
Synonym:
Common name: Yellow King Piranha
Family: Serrasalmidae
Order: Characins
Class: Actinopterygii
Maximum size: 50 cm / 20 inches
Environment: Freshwater
Origin: South Western Brazil
Temperament: Aggressive
Company: Serrasalmus ternetzi (Yellow King Piranha) are best kept in an aquarium without other species.
Water parameters: Temperature 22-25˚C / 72-79˚F; pH 6.5 7.0
Aquarium setup: Serrasalmus ternetzi (Yellow King Piranha) should be kept in groups in larger aquariums with a smooth bottom substrate. The aquarium can be decorated according to your taste however a few roots or rocks are beneficial. Plants are not necessary.
Feeding: Accepts frozen food.
Breeding: Unknown.
