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Scientific and Wild Specimen Data:
Scientific Name:Serrasalmus manueli
Origin:Brazil - Rio Darać, cachoeira Panapana
Adult Size SL
Temperature: 78-81F
PH: 6.6-7.1
Food:
Map and Collection Data:
R.Sotero & R.P.Ribeiro - 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.
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In Aquaria
Common Name:
Adult Size TL
Minimum Aquarium Size:100 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:Serrasalmus Manueli from Brazil and Venezuela. The Serrasalmus Manueli is the largest of described piranha and has a fairly wide distribution in Brazil and into Venezuela. A very unique piranha that has been exported for a period of time into the aquaria trade.
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 a difficult fish to acclimate and to ship, especially at large sizes. Best kept as a single specimen per tank.
Ronald Nielson
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