largest piranha

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doviiman

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What is the largest breed piranha, that you can buy, I seen one that was large almost pacu like, what is it called and how fast do they grow. thinnking about having one as a show piece in a stand alone tank
 
Serrasalmus Rhombeus, Serrasalmus Manueli and Pygocentrus Piraya are three of the biggest piranhas out there. all has potential max size at 20"+ in the wild.
Serrasalmus Rhombeus is the most available ones at large size I believe, think Shark Aquarium has one at 15" or something like that.
Manueli will usually available at small size as large fish is very difficult to import alive. Piraya is just not too available now so you'll have to see if private party is selling large one or find some small one and grow it out yourself.
Piraya will grow faster than rhombeus and manueli but still grow pretty slow after first year of its life.
 
yep def seen monsters of those 3, however not going to find one over 2 feet like pacus
 
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