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Piranhas
Piranhas are meat-eating freshwater fish. They are native to the rivers of South America.
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What would be happen if the piranha live in a fishpond?
It wouls reck the food chain and the other things that they eat will grow out of control
The piranha is on average 8 inches long, but some species are up to 20 inches long.
Why is a piranha named a pirahna?
Piranha is a native name for the the fish from the language of the tribes surrounding the Amazon River.
i recently bought 6 baby piranhas...... at the moment im feeding them on pellets.....vegie or meaty work......if not try brine shrimp (live or frozen).....or if their really small some flakes will do them.....
What kinda fish can go in the tank with piranhas?
No fish can "get along" with a piranha. Piranhas are very vicious as you know, and are NOT friendly...at all.
A single piranha, no. A very large school of piranhas, possibly, if the human sits still long enough or bleeds out. They can do a lot of damage, but humans are too big to easily inflict fatal damage.
Will piranhas attack if disturbed by humans?
Piranhas are timid fish and only really attack when feel threatened and incredibly hungry. They are also very small so it would really take many piranhas to eat a human. Piranhas have a single row of very sharp teeth and have a voracious appetite for meat. the types of piranhas are Red-bellied piranha, Black piranha, White piranha, Gold piranha, and Wimple piranha. What about baby piranhas? Baby piranhas hatch from microscopic eggs and will feast on tiny fish,plants,seeds,etc. When the baby piranha reach about 1.5 inches they will start feeding on fins and flesh of fish and will start hunting in groups. Here's a fact of piranhas, there are some states where piranhas are illegal and some states where they are legal.
Yes, if a piranha in a shoal was injured or displayed weakness the others would eat it.
about 1 year i think and they become sexually mature at around 4 years
Xanthid crabs eat mostly on algae, but also eat other marine vegetation. Xanthid crabs are poisonous and cannot be eaten by humans..
Hatchetfish are deep sea dwelling fish. They swim to shallow waters at night to feed on plankton and other small fish.
What is the piranhas water temperature?
I like to keep my tank at 78 degrees, that seems to be the happy medium so if the power goes out(Cold) or on a very warm day in summer the temps will never go below 74 or above 82.
How many people has a piranha killed?
No there has been no reported attacks of any humans being killed.
A pacu is any of several South American freshwater fishes related to the piranha.
Why do piranhas have scales the way they do?
Piranhas have overlapping, small, and tough scales that provide protection against predators and environmental hazards. This scale structure helps reduce water resistance, aiding in their agility while swimming. Additionally, their scales can reflect light, which may assist in camouflage or communication among members of their species. Overall, the design of piranha scales is an adaptation that enhances their survival in their riverine habitats.
