{"product_id":"irritans-piranha-serrasalmus-irritans","title":"Irritans Piranha (Serrasalmus Irritans)","description":"\u003cdiv data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAEQAA\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"Y3BBE Lem6n\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem data-processed=\"true\" class=\"eujQNb\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"N9Q8Lc\"\u003eSerrasalmus irritans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"N9Q8Lc\"\u003e, commonly known as the Irritan piranha, is a rare, relatively small (up to 20 cm or 8 inches) piranha species native to the Orinoco River basin in Colombia and Venezuela. Due to their aggressive and fin-eating nature, they must be kept in a species only tank.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAEQAA\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"Y3BBE Lem6n\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"N9Q8Lc\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAEQAA\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"Y3BBE Lem6n\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"N9Q8Lc\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTank \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" class=\"otQkpb\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAQQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDue to their aggressive, solitary nature and activity level, a single\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eS. irritans\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003erequires a tank of at least 30–40 gallons, though larger is better to ensure water quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAQQAQ\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eDecor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eProvide a naturalistic environment with driftwood, plants (live or artificial), and rocky, dark substrate to provide hiding spots and reduce stress.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAQQAg\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eFiltration \u0026amp; Water Movement:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThey are messy eaters, requiring strong filtration (heavy duty canister filters are recommended). A powerhead can be added to simulate a river current.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAQQAw\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSubdued or dimmed lighting is preferred, as they can be shy and easily spooked by bright, direct light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAQQBA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eSafety:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEnsure the tank has a very secure lid, as they can jump if frightened.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"nQbIAc_18,nQbIAc_19\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=nQbIAc_17\/TKHnVd\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" class=\"otQkpb\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAYQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e24–29°C (75.2–84.2°F).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAYQAQ\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e6.0–7.5.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAYQAg\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e4–18°N (71.43–321.43 ppm).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAYQAw\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWeekly water changes of 10–25% are necessary to keep nitrates low, as they are sensitive to poor water quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"nQbIAc_1x,nQbIAc_1y\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=nQbIAc_1w\/TKHnVd\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" class=\"otQkpb\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet and Feeding\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAgQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eS. irritans\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eare primarily carnivores and are known to be fin-eaters in the wild.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAgQAQ\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFeed a varied diet of fish flesh, shrimp, krill, mussels, and occasionally, high-quality pellets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAgQAg\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFeed young fish daily and adults every 2–3 days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAgQAw\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eCaution:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAvoid feeding live feeder fish regularly, as they can bring diseases and parasites into the tank.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"nQbIAc_2k,nQbIAc_2l\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=nQbIAc_2j\/TKHnVd\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" class=\"otQkpb\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBehavior and Tankmates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" class=\"otQkpb\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAoQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHighly territorial and aggressive towards their own kind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAoQAQ\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eTankmates:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBest kept as a solitary specimen (species-only tank). If attempting to house with others, it should be in a very large tank with ample, separate hiding spots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAoQAg\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eHandling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eExtreme caution is required when cleaning the tank, as they have sharp, powerful teeth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"nQbIAc_33,nQbIAc_34\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=nQbIAc_32\/TKHnVd\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"AquaScapeOnline","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52324608147765,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0982\/3721\/9125\/files\/IrritansPiranha_SerrasalmusIrritans.jpg?v=1771042765","url":"https:\/\/www.aquascapeonline.com\/products\/irritans-piranha-serrasalmus-irritans","provider":"AquaScapeOnline","version":"1.0","type":"link"}