How big do these get in captivity, and how long does it take to grow out?
I'm also curious how there coloration develops as they mature.
I'm also curious how there coloration develops as they mature.
Sanchezi growth rate and total size
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6-7" is around max size, with the red coming in more as they get larger. They grow slowly, just like all the other serras, about .75 to 1 inch a year on average. Maybe even a little less, considering the smaller max size.
Great piranha for someone who doesn't have room for a larger tank, plus they can be pretty nasty attitude wise.
Great piranha for someone who doesn't have room for a larger tank, plus they can be pretty nasty attitude wise.
Personal experience: I bought a red sanchezi from aquascape about 2 years ago at 3 inches. In 2 years, it has grown an inch (serra = slow growth rate) on a varied diet of raw shrimp, pellets, and tilapia.
Research implies that they will grow a max of 6-7 inches in captivity.
Research implies that they will grow a max of 6-7 inches in captivity.