How to care for piranhas

Piranhas are a carnivorous fish from South America, which have a fearsome reputation. This film will show you the basics of looking after pet piranhas. Given their reputation, you are probably wondering if it is safe to keep piranhas. Indeed it is, piranhas are only dangerous in large tanks or shoals.
In smaller tanks of 3-4 fish they are not overly aggressive to humans. Red-bellied piranhas are best for beginners. Yellow-bellied and black-bellied piranhas are more aggressive and more difficult to keep. Did you know it is illegal to feed some things to piranhas? Learn legal alternatives to live food, such as goldfish, to feed to piranhas. Frozen mussels, cockles, and lance fish all make great meals for this meat-eating fish. They make wonderful, more exotic pets. However,they have some special requirements you should be aware of. The video covers all their special needs, such as a the extra filtration needed in piranha tanks- double the amount as for other fish. Learn about internal and external filters, which will help to keep the water extra clean for them. Not only do piranhas like their water clean, but also dark. The tank should be well planted with lots of cover. Piranhas don't like bright tanks; they like to have lots of hiding places.