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Scientific and Wild Specimen Data:
Scientific Name:Serrasalmus eigenmanni
Origin:Brazil - Rio Tocantins : Venezuela - Many areas
Adult Size SL
Temperature: 78-81F
PH: 6.6-7.1
Food:
Map and Collection Data:
Eq. Ictiologia INPA - Verified by: M Jegu
Visual ID of this fish
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| Research Information:Further research and collection data needs to be conducted in the field with laboratory examinations as well as aquaria(ecology) documentation of habits and activity. This piranha is in need of some systemics evaluation in the near future. There seem to be many piranha from various locations that are falling into this species by default, but have a varied morphological appearance. While this may be a complex of piranha, certain facets of the current description and importations of this piranha make it imperative that it is re-examined to either include these other regional variants or seperate them from this description through examination.
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In Aquaria
Common Name:
Adult Size TL
Minimum Aquarium Size:40 US Gallons
Temperature: 78-81F
PH: 6.6-7.1
Food: Will accept any live freshwater fish used as a normal feeder fish, thawed frozen fish fillets, shrimp and other meat products.
General Information:A wonderful fish to keep in a large tank.
Aggression: ( 6 / 7 ) The fish is not capable of being shoaled in most instances.
Breeding:I have not been able to verify any claims to captive brreding of this species. No known instances of aquaria breeding.
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Insights from keepers of this fish
This is not a difficult fish to keep. Best kept as a single specimen per tank.
Ronald Nielson
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