Piranhas, carnivorous freshwater fish with sharp teeth, inhabit South American rivers. Despite myths, they play a crucial role in the ecosystem, feeding on smaller fish and carrion
Red-bellied piranhas, popular for over 60 years, showcase stunning silver and red-orange colorations. Best kept in groups, they thrive in a 100-gallon tank and can live up to 20 years
The redeye piranha, with a uniform color and striking red eyes, thrives in a 75-gallon tank. Handle with care due to their powerful bite; they can live around 8 years in captivity
The black spot piranha resembles the red-bellied version but has a distinctive black spot. They thrive in schools, requiring a spacious tank with strong filtration
Pike piranhas, with an elongated shape, boast aggression, sharp teeth, and shimmering silver colors. Keep them as single pets in a spacious tank
Gery’s piranhas, rare and unique, feature super-slim, laterally compressed bodies with shimmering silver and a distinctive broad stripe. Keep them in a spacious tank
Sanchez’s piranha, small at 6 inches, suits a 30-gallon tank, but keep them alone due to aggression. Resembles red-bellied piranhas with added black on tails.
Ruby red piranhas, reaching 7 inches, fit in 20-30-gallon tanks. Their sociability is unclear; caution is advised. Display pale yellowish base with vivid red splashes
Rare big belly spine piranhas grow up to 10 inches with red lower body coloration. Research on group housing is ongoing; keep as solitary pets for now
Rare Altuvei piranhas grow around 8 inches, silverish with red eyes. Keep them as solitary pets.
Rare blacktail beauty piranhas have distinctive half-yellow, half-grey bodies. They need massive tanks, making them hard to keep privately