Piranhas are unique creatures that have gained popularity, not only for its appearance but also by the many myths that are told about them. Unfortunately, only a few species of piranha have been bred, including Serrasalmus nattereri, S. spilopleura, S. gibbus, S. rhombeus. Another that is considered relatively easy to breed is S. maculatus.
Any species you choose, you should have an aquarium of 100 liters. A group of 5-6 piranhas is quite appropriate, but if you want that breeding is better to have a pair just so that no other fish bothering them. To find a mating pair select two adult piranhas, one thick and one thin – in most cases thick piranhas represent females and thinner piranhas represent males. Just make sure you do not see them after they feed. Despite found a man and a woman does not automatically mean success, it’s a step.
The ideal temperature is between 73 ° -83 ° C. Standard fluorescent bulbs are ideal for lighting. Piranhas also as a protective cover, and you should also do the lighting of half of the aquarium darker than the other. Piranhas are hardy fish, but it’s a good idea to keep the water clean and clear. In its original habitat of the Amazon River, the rainy season when most fry. Frequent water changes and larger seem to have a huge effect on the reproductive success (and to simulate the rainy season) and is very helpful in getting the piranhas into breeding condition.
When your piranhas lose all their color and turn almost completely black, they are in improving the condition! Both can start protecting a particular location, scaring the other piranhas that come too close. When you begin to pick up gravel in their mouths as if digging, it usually means they have already begun the process of mating. Be careful not to disturb your piranhas during this time! The female will release eggs into the hole, and then leave the nest (but might be close to it). The male is usually responsible for guarding the nest and eggs. The number of eggs varies from 700 to 4000. The eggs hatch in 2-3 days.
If you are lucky enough to have reached this stage, it is time to take care of the fry. Prepare a 10-15 liter tank with heat and gravel filter. Water should be the idea of ​​parents. Be very, very careful when transferring the fry, parents can be very protective and aggressive. The fry quickly absorb their yolk sac and can start feeding babies to live brine shrimp as food.
One thing you must consider is the legal issues. Some states do not sell or ownership of piranhas at all. Other states require them to sell or own a piranha. Be sure to check local restrictions apply before you buy piranhas.
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