Red Bellied Piranha
Description of the
Red Bellied Piranha
The Red Bellied Piranha has razor sharp teeth and is one of the
most ferocious freshwater fish in the world! They have sensors
on the side of their bodies which they use to sense and locate
prey. Piranhas usually feed on dead or dying crustaceans, fish
and worms but they can attack healthy fish and animals and strip
their flesh with their razor sharp teeth. Over the years, the
movies Piranha, Piranha II, Piranha 3D and the more recent
Piranha 3DD portray the piranha as
a fish that attacks humans but the red bellied piranha is more
likely to attack injured or dying fish.
Profile of the Red
Bellied Piranha
This Profile contains interesting facts and information about
the Red Bellied Piranha species.
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Size:
Up to
33cm in length
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Fish
Tank conditions:
PH 5.5 - 7,
large tank required
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Temperament:
Best kept in schools of five or less to minimise aggression
Diet /
Feeding:
Tend to
feed at dusk and dawn on dying or injured worms, crustaceans
and fish but have can also attack healthy animals!
Habitat:
Freshwater rivers in South America
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Behaviour:
Can be timid in an aquarium setting!
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