{"product_id":"compressus-piranha-serrasalmus-compressus","title":"Compressus Piranha (Serrasalmus compressus)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSerrasalmus Compressus\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003eCompressus Piranha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRange\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Compressus Piranha is found mainly in the waters of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRio Madiera and its tributaries though it is now found around most of upper and mid South America\u003c\/span\u003e. Though not as rare as its similar counterpart S. Altuvei which only resides in Venezuela  it is a rare sight none the less.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout 8\" (~20.5cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistinctive\/unique features\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed eyes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePattern situated above the lateral line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcave headshape.\u003cbr\u003e \n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdult fish need a tank of at least 48x18x18\", while younger specimen can temporarily be kept in smaller tanks, the minimum being a tank of 32x14\".\u003cbr\u003eThe aquarium needs to be decorated with plants, (drift)wood and rocks to provide hiding places for this often somewhat shy and skittish fish (especially during the first weeks\/months). But an open area to swim should also be offered. A powerhead can be used to add a little extra water currents, to mimic its natural habitat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Species\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNONE. Because of its fin-nipping habit and intolerance towards other tank mates, this species should be kept alone in a species tank. In some rare cases, a Pleco, Raphael Catfish or other heavily armed catfish worked out.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFish (fillets, frozen fish and live feeders)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"AquaScapeOnline","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52324531503413,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0982\/3721\/9125\/files\/CompressusPiranha_Serrasalmuscompressus.jpg?v=1771039066","url":"https:\/\/www.aquascapeonline.com\/products\/compressus-piranha-serrasalmus-compressus","provider":"AquaScapeOnline","version":"1.0","type":"link"}