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Serrasalmus gibbus
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| Gibbus Piranha | |
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| Gibbus Piranha | |
| Species | Serrasalmus gibbus |
| Family | Characidae |
| Difficulty | Challenging |
| Min. Tank Size | 283.906 liters 283,905.884 mL 75 US Gallons (283.9L) |
| Size | 20.32 cm
7-8 " (17.8-20.3cm) |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 6.5 - 7.5 |
| Temp. | 295.372 K 22.222 °C 531.67 °R 298.706 K |
| Water Hardness |
6-8 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Rare |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
8-12 years |
| Habitat | |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Gibbus Piranha, Gold Piranha, Silver-Scaled Piranha, Castelnau's Piranha
[edit] Sexing
- Females are thicker and stockier than males.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- Must be kept in a species tank only, preferably kept individually.
[edit] Diet
- 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.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Once a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Needs an exceptionally large spacious tank with plenty of open swimming space and excellent filtration.
[edit] Behaviour
- An aggressive fish, must not be kept with others.
[edit] Identification
- 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.
