Piranhas are a great fish to own. Unfortunately, many people who have bought piranhas with the expectation of having killer fish were disappointed, and began releasing them into nearby lakes and rivers. This senseless act of releasing non native fish into the wild caused some states to ban the keeping of piranhas. Contrary to common [...]
Are Piranhas Illegal?
Piranhas are a great fish to own. Unfortunately, many people who have bought piranhas with the expectation of having killer fish were disappointed, and began releasing them into nearby lakes and rivers. This senseless act of releasing non native fish into the wild caused some states to ban the keeping of piranhas. Contrary to common belief, it is NOT illegal to own piranhas in the United States. Only some states have made it illegal to keep piranhas. You can safely purchase and keep piranhas in every other state in the country. We have provided a list of states which currently ...
The Piranha Aquarium
The aquarium tank is perhaps the most important aspect of piranha fish care. A properly set up aquarium tank will keep your piranhas healthy and active for many years! After you have decided that piranha fish are the right choice for you, then the first step before you purchase your piranhas is setting up your aquarium tank. BEFORE BUYING YOUR PIRANHAS Make sure that your fish tank is large enough to accommodate your piranhas! One adult red belly piranha will need about 20 gallons of space, so if you have three red belly piranhas, you will need an aquarium tank of at least ...
Piranha Food
Contrary to common belief, piranhas do not only eat live food. In fact, they do not only eat meat. Piranhas are omnivores, which means that they can eat just about anything (meat as well as greens.) It is important to keep your piranha's diet varied. Piranhas can be taught to eat dead food. When feeding your piranha dead food, it might be best to splash it around a bit (to mimic live behavior) just long enough to grab your piranha's attention. When feeding your piranhas live food, it's extremely important to understand the risks involved. Many of these feeders are ...
The Piranha Aquarium
July 23, 2010 | No Comments | Featured, Piranha Care
The aquarium tank is perhaps the most important aspect of piranha fish care. A properly set up aquarium tank will keep your piranhas healthy and active for many years! After you have decided that piranha fish are the right choice for you, then the first step before you purchase your piranhas is setting up your [...]
Piranha Food
July 23, 2010 | No Comments | Featured, Piranha Care, Piranha Info
Contrary to common belief, piranhas do not only eat live food. In fact, they do not only eat meat. Piranhas are omnivores, which means that they can eat just about anything (meat as well as greens.) It is important to keep your piranha’s diet varied. Piranhas can be taught to eat dead food. When feeding [...]