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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]