Home Links Contact Email Us       species info & pics: African Cichlids Catfish and Loricariidae South American Cichlids Piranha general info: Site Map References     Cichlid Conservation Conservation Forum Madagascar Lake Victoria West Africa   Data: Scientific Name: Serrasalmus elongatus Common Name(s): Elongate Piranha Origin: Many regions of South America In Aquaria Aggression: ( 10 / 10 ) An aggressive fish that is best kept as a solitary specimen. Breeding: No documented breeding has occured in captivity. Adult Size 10-12"+ Minimum Aquarium Size: 75 US Gallons Temperature: 78-81F PH: 6.8-7.2 Food: Fish Fillet, Feeders, Beefheart, Chicken General Information: Serrasalmus elongatus has a very elongate appearance and habits that make it an interesting fish to keep. Best if kept as a solitary fish in a fairly large tank(75 US gallons+). The fish has a stalking-predatory hunting behaviour, and can move through the water with alarming speed. Its sleek body design enhances its ability to quickly strike prey and disable it, while it then finishes the task. This is not a very skittish fish, or one that is shy. I have had this fish follow my finger outside the tank and constantly lunge into the glass to strike! Reference(s): Documented Visual ID of this fish Look for the long fish,,.... big teethies just kidding here, but include ID features to help people know the fish then follow with the pictures to help them understand Insights from keepers of this fish I have kept this fish for over 1 year now. They are not a very timid fish and they seem to either eat fillet pieces or they need the space to hunt, by stalking and then darting after live prey. They also don't seem to need to eat but every 2-4 days. Great fish to have Ronald Nielson