Gibbus Piranha (Serrasalmus gibbus)

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Gibbus Piranha

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Gibbus Piranha

Serrasalmus gibbus

284 Litres (75 US G.)

17.8-20.3cm (7-8 ")

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Freshwater

pH

6.5 - 7.5

22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)

6-8 °d

1:1 M:F

Carnivore
Live Foods
Other (See article)

8-12 years

Family

Characidae



Additional names

Gibbus Piranha, Gold Piranha, Silver-Scaled Piranha, Castelnau's Piranha


Sexing[edit]

Females are thicker and stockier than males.


Tank compatibility[edit]

Must be kept in a species tank only, preferably kept individually.


Diet[edit]

This Piranha's diet mainly consists of fish, they will take dead fish and it's not necessary to offer live fish. Occasionally will take plant matter also.


Feeding regime[edit]

Once a day.


Environment specifics[edit]

Needs an exceptionally large spacious tank with plenty of open swimming space and excellent filtration.


Behaviour[edit]

An aggressive fish, must not be kept with others.


Identification[edit]

A large high-sided laterally compressed fish with the typical Piranha under bite and visible teeth. This fish has highly iridescent silver scales with slight golden yellow hues.

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