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Red-bellied Piranha

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Question
I have a young red-bellied Piranha.  She (?) has always been alone and is probably a year old.  I am a teacher and took her after the school year from a Biology teacher so I am vague on some details.  My questions is simple - how many feeder fish should she be eating and how often?
Ailigh

Answer
Hi Ailigh;

I know next to nothing about piranha because they are illegal to keep in my state. Here are some links that may help;

http://www.aquarticles.com/articles/breeding/Gardner_Piranha.html
http://www.aquariacentral.com/web/Freshwater/Species/Piranha/index.shtml

At Your Service;
Chris Robbins