Piranhas come across a great deal of food as they scavenge and forage, as well as being alert to both predators and prey. They are timid fish that rely on their senses to keep them alive. So, how do Piranhas sense their prey? In short, Piranhas use many of the same senses most animals do. […]
When owning Piranha, like any fish, it’s a good idea to learn their unique peculiarities. They are much maligned and misunderstood fish. Learning to understand them brings great benefits. So what is normal behavior for Piranha in a tank? In short, if Piranha are given a good amount of space, have good quality water, a […]
Piranhas in the wild come across many types of food, both animal and vegetable. Being omnivores, they will eat anything from fruits to worms. But pellets are a man made invention. So, can Piranhas eat pellets? In short, yes Piranhas can eat pellets, but they should be part of a varied diet. Frozen white fish, […]
With an omnivorous diet like the Piranhas it can have a rapacious appetite, so any food that it comes across can be devoured, but what about larger crustaceans? So, will Piranha eat crayfish? In short, yes they will eat Crayfish but there are some important nuances. Adult Piranha in the wild consider crustaceans in the […]
The Piranha has varied diet in the wild, and any aquarium owner for Piranha should be trying to replicate the natural diet to oversee healthy fish. In the wild, Piranha eat many freshwater fish, as well as other crustaceans. So, can can Piranha eat prawns? In short, yes Piranha can be fed prawns. The terms […]
With the Piranha being a notorious meat eating fish, many wonder what type of meat they can be fed. While normally eating fish, they do eat small mammals and birds in the wild. So, can Piranha eat chicken? In short, yes you can feed Piranha chicken but it should not be a regular part of […]
With the vast array of river, tributaries and drainage systems in the Amazon basin, the Parana river is the second longest river in Latin America. So, are there Piranhas in the Parana River? In short, yes there are Piranha in the Parana river. The river is the second largest in Latin America and has good […]
With around 30 to 60 species of Piranha, depending upon how you define them, there is indisputably a more carnivorous genus, the pygocentrus. The Sam Fransicso Piranha (Pygocentrus Piraya, Piraya Piranha) is from that genus. So what is the Pygocentrus Piraya like as an overview? In short, the San Francisco Piranha is a large Piranha […]
Owning Piranha is a fascinating and engaging pastime. Most people choose to own the Red-Bellied Piranha, the most common of the genus and the most aggressive. As this fish is a schooling fish, selecting the right tank size is critically important. So, how many Piranhas should you put in a 125 gallon tank? In short, […]
If you are looking to start owning Piranha the most common species to own is the Red-Bellied Piranha, also thought to be the most aggressive. As a schooling fish, tank size is important. So, how many Piranhas should you put in a 75 gallon tank? In short, a respectable and healthy amount of Red-Bellied Piranha […]
