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Serrasalmus elongatus
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| Pike Piranha | |
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| Pike Piranha | |
| Species | Serrasalmus elongatus |
| Family | Characidae |
| Difficulty | Challenging |
| Min. Tank Size | 378.541 liters 378,541.178 mL 100 US Gallons (378.5L) |
| Size | 11.811 in
25-30 cm (9.8-11.8") |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 5.5 - 7.5 |
| Temp. | 297.039 K 23.889 °C 534.67 °R 298.706 K |
| Water Hardness |
8-12 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:2 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet |
Carnivore
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| Life Span |
5-10 years |
| Habitat | |
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[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.
