What is Piranha?

Piranha, or piraña, is a freshwater fish that lives mainly in the warm rivers of South America, especially in Amazon waters. The name comes from the indigenous South American language, Tapi-Guarani. It seems to be a composition of two words: pira means fish and Sanha , which means a tooth. Their fearsome reputation is well earned: Piranh's teeth are so sharp that they can easily interrupt the human finger with only one bit. In fact, local indigenous tribes use teeth in makeshift weapons and instruments.

relatively small fish, diameters Piranha is 8 inches (17 cm), although larger samples were found. The largest species, 11 pounds (5 kg) Piranha, who lives in Surinam/French Guiana, is actually a herbivore. As most known, most piranhas are carnivorous, feeding mainly on small fish, crustaceans and carrion. Attacks on people are rare, even if they sometimes happen, especially if something like blod is initially attracted. This is especially true during the drought period whenThe food becomes rare, and it is known that the fish attack anything that goes into the water.

Piranha Fish can make a good aquarium if the owners are willing to devote time and effort to restore the right environment. They also require a prosperous large tank (at least 13 gallons (50 liters)), so people should also consider additional costs. These fish are highly territorial and can turn cannibalist if they are kept in a small space. They are also shy, so they need to be given a lot of shelters. Toprot usually leads to fighting and Piranha Fish is known to be in the band groups, and therefore it is good to keep them in the tank even.

In the kept in the fish tank, piranha can be fed with shrimp, fish pieces or virtually any fish food available in pet shops. While there are many species, the most popular pet is Red-Bellied Piranha or pygocentrus Nattereri. Despite its name, this fish can be a range of colors, from yellow to silver to black. Piranhs are illegal in many places, so people who want to keep them should check local regulations.