*We cannot ship Piranhas to the states of Alabama, Alaska, California, New York, Arizona, Arkansas, Hawaii, Florida, Colorado, Kentucky, Maine, Georgia, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico, Mississippi, Utah, Texas, Washington, North and South Carolina, Oklahoma, Ohio (some cities and counties), Virginia, Idaho, Connecticut and Massachusetts.
Common name:The redeye piranha , also known as the black piranha, white piranha, spotted piranha or yellow piranha
scientific name:Serrasalmus rhombeus
Captive Bred or Wild: Wild caught
distributed:The redeye piranha is found in northern South America, east of the Andes. They are found in the drainage systems of the Amazon and Orinoco as well as the Essequibo River and other rivers of the Guiana Shield and the coastal rivers of northeastern Brazil.It has been introduced to Florida but is now extirpated.
Adult size:The maximum recorded fish measurement standard length is 41.5–61 cm (16.3–24.0 in)
Currently eating: Feeder fish or frozen shrimp
Recommended fish tank size: A medium-sized fish tank would be more suitable for piranhas, as long as the width of the fish tank is sufficient and this type of piranha must be kept alone.
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