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− | = | + | |origin=South America |
− | South America | + | |sexing=:It is difficult to sex this fish. However, females may appear more robust than males. |
− | + | |tank_compatibility=:This fish needs company of its own kind and should be kept in a shoal. However, they will not tolerate other tank mates and should be kept in a species tank. | |
− | + | |diet=:Will take most meaty foods including shrimp, fish such as silversides or other fish fillets ([[Feeder Fish]] are NOT recommended), mussels, squid, meal worms and insects, as well as pellets and flake. | |
− | + | |feeding_regime=:Feed once a day. | |
− | :It is difficult to sex this fish. However, females may appear more robust than males. | + | |environment_specifics=:Likes a large and spacious tank with plenty of open swimming space. Hiding places provided with tall plants would be appreciated. They do not like bright lights so a dim, large and well filtered tank is perfect. |
− | + | |behaviour=:Not a hugely active fish and will often be found hanging in the mid-section of the water. Appreciates company of its own kind and will shoal with other Red Bellies. Are known for their legendary "feeding frenzies." Its bite can inflict serious wounds. | |
− | + | |identification=:The Red Bellied Piranha gets its common name from the rich red colour found on the belly of this fish stretching from the jaw, through the pectoral fins, to the anal fin. The top half of the fish is a deep silver-brown with iridescence. | |
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− | :This fish needs company of its own kind and should be kept in a shoal. However, they will not tolerate other tank mates and should be kept in a species tank. | ||
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− | :Will take most meaty foods including shrimp, fish such as silversides or other fish fillets ([[Feeder Fish]] are NOT recommended), mussels, squid, meal worms and insects, as well as pellets and flake. | ||
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− | :Likes a large and spacious tank with plenty of open swimming space. Hiding places provided with tall plants would be appreciated. They do not like bright lights so a dim, large and well filtered tank is perfect. | ||
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− | :Not a hugely active fish and will often be found hanging in the mid-section of the water. Appreciates company of its own kind and will shoal with other Red Bellies. Are known for their legendary "feeding frenzies." Its bite can inflict serious wounds. | ||
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− | :The Red Bellied Piranha gets its common name from the rich red colour found on the belly of this fish stretching from the jaw, through the pectoral fins, to the anal fin. The top half of the fish is a deep silver-brown with iridescence. | ||
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{{Categories | {{Categories | ||
|Category=Fish, Fish (Freshwater), Characins, Piranhas | |Category=Fish, Fish (Freshwater), Characins, Piranhas |