What kind of black piranha is this?
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They are usually named from location it was caught. For example Xingu Black Piranha. Catch location the Xingu River.
Didn't know this. Thanks for the information. So is color just the luck of the draw then?
The Black Piranha is displaying dominant color. If it was in the aquarium alone the colors of its fin may not be so intense. Also other things may contribute food, age, and location.
A 180 gallon for a fully mature Black Piranha. Black Piranha grow extremely slow so you can keep one in a 75 gallon for awhile. I had one years ago as a teenager but gave it to a friend. I always wonder how it would have looked if I kept the Black Piranha. Remember paying $49.99 for it in the late 70's. Hey I'm going to get some rest for work hopefully members will answer your other threads.
I have heard that 150 gallons can house multiple Piraya Piranha. And they get to about the same size as blacks at 16 inches. Is this true or not?
Basically I'm trying to decide between Red Belly Piranha, Black Piranha and Piraya Piranha. If I went Red belly I would get 3 as I guess people say to stay odd and if I went Black or Piraya Piranha I would go single.
And sounds good. Please return if so one else answers. All of your help is much appreciated!
150g is too small for a group of piraya. If youre going to spend the money on piraya go for something bigger like a 6x3 at the very least. Piraya are the biggest of the pygo group can reach up to 16".
You can can get away with a group of redbellys in a 150g.
For a full grown black piranha a 6x2 tank should suffice.
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A 125 gallon is only 18" wide for a fish that can reach 16" or more. Not enough turn around room. It would really mess up its facial features in a tank that wide. Try a solo Caribe - they are wild caught and have very nice colors
