Serrasalmus elongatus

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Pike Piranha
Pike Piranha
Species	Serrasalmus elongatus
Difficulty	Challenging
Min. Tank Size
Size	11.811 in 25-30 cm (9.8-11.8")
pH	5.5 - 7.5
Temp.	297.039 K 23.889 °C 534.67 °R 298.706 K 25.556 °C 537.67 °R75 -78 °F (23.9-25.6°C)
Water Hardness	8-12
Stocking Ratio	1:2 M:F
Availability	Uncommon
Diet	Carnivore Pellet Foods Flake Foods Live Foods Other (See article)
Life Span	5-10 years

Contents 1 Alternative names 2 Sexing 3 Tank compatibility 4 Diet 5 Feeding regime 6 Environment Specifics 7 Behaviour 8 Identification 9 Pictures 10 External links

[edit] Alternative names

Pike Piranha, Slender Piranha, Elongated Piranha

[edit] Sexing

Unknown

[edit] Tank compatibility

Highly aggressive fish, in a lone species tank only. Groups should only be attempted in very large tanks.

[edit] Diet

More detail on diet...

[edit] Feeding regime

How often to feed, etc.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Unknown

[edit] Behaviour

Unknown

[edit] Identification

This Piranha has a much longer body shape than other more rounded Piranhas. It is iridescent silver in colour with slight yellow/gold hues and with large eyes and visible teeth.

[edit] Pictures

[edit] External links

• Fishbase
• Piranha Info