{"id":169881,"date":"2022-07-14T15:52:56","date_gmt":"2022-07-14T15:52:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-keep-piranha-fish-as-pets\/"},"modified":"2022-07-14T15:52:56","modified_gmt":"2022-07-14T15:52:56","slug":"can-you-keep-piranha-fish-as-pets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-keep-piranha-fish-as-pets\/","title":{"rendered":"Can you keep piranha fish as pets?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-keep-piranha-fish-as-pets\/#Can_you_keep_piranha_fish_as_pets\" title=\"Can you keep piranha fish as pets?\">Can you keep piranha fish as pets?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-keep-piranha-fish-as-pets\/#How_much_does_a_piranha_cost\" title=\"How much does a piranha cost?\">How much does a piranha cost?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-keep-piranha-fish-as-pets\/#Are_piranhas_good_aquarium_fish\" title=\"Are piranhas good aquarium fish?\">Are piranhas good aquarium fish?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-keep-piranha-fish-as-pets\/#Are_piranhas_easy_to_take_care_of\" title=\"Are piranhas easy to take care of?\">Are piranhas easy to take care of?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-keep-piranha-fish-as-pets\/#How_much_does_piranha_cost\" title=\"How much does piranha cost?\">How much does piranha cost?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-keep-piranha-fish-as-pets\/#Are_Piranha_easy_to_keep\" title=\"Are Piranha easy to keep?\">Are Piranha easy to keep?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-keep-piranha-fish-as-pets\/#Will_a_pet_piranha_bite_you\" title=\"Will a pet piranha bite you?\">Will a pet piranha bite you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-keep-piranha-fish-as-pets\/#What_fish_can_you_keep_with_piranhas\" title=\"What fish can you keep with piranhas?\">What fish can you keep with piranhas?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-keep-piranha-fish-as-pets\/#How_much_is_a_piranha_worth\" title=\"How much is a piranha worth?\">How much is a piranha worth?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-keep-piranha-fish-as-pets\/#Can_you_buy_a_piranha\" title=\"Can you buy a piranha?\">Can you buy a piranha?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-keep-piranha-fish-as-pets\/#Do_piranhas_make_good_pets\" title=\"Do piranhas make good pets?\">Do piranhas make good pets?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-keep-piranha-fish-as-pets\/#How_much_is_a_black_piranha\" title=\"How much is a black piranha?\">How much is a black piranha?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-keep-piranha-fish-as-pets\/#Are_Piranha_hard_to_keep\" title=\"Are Piranha hard to keep?\">Are Piranha hard to keep?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-keep-piranha-fish-as-pets\/#What_can_you_put_in_a_fish_tank_with_piranhas\" title=\"What can you put in a fish tank with piranhas?\">What can you put in a fish tank with piranhas?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-keep-piranha-fish-as-pets\/#Are_piranhas_low_maintenance\" title=\"Are piranhas low maintenance?\">Are piranhas low maintenance?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-keep-piranha-fish-as-pets\/#How_do_you_maintain_piranhas\" title=\"How do you maintain piranhas?\">How do you maintain piranhas?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-keep-piranha-fish-as-pets\/#What_is_the_price_of_a_piranha\" title=\"What is the price of a piranha?\">What is the price of a piranha?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-keep-piranha-fish-as-pets\/#Can_I_buy_a_piranha\" title=\"Can I buy a piranha?\">Can I buy a piranha?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-keep-piranha-fish-as-pets\/#Are_piranhas_good_pets\" title=\"Are piranhas good pets?\">Are piranhas good pets?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-keep-piranha-fish-as-pets\/#What_size_tank_do_I_need_for_piranhas\" title=\"What size tank do I need for piranhas?\">What size tank do I need for piranhas?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-keep-piranha-fish-as-pets\/#Can_you_keep_piranhas_in_tank\" title=\"Can you keep piranhas in tank?\">Can you keep piranhas in tank?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-keep-piranha-fish-as-pets\/#What_do_you_need_to_keep_piranhas\" title=\"What do you need to keep piranhas?\">What do you need to keep piranhas?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-keep-piranha-fish-as-pets\/#Are_piranhas_hardy_fish\" title=\"Are piranhas hardy fish?\">Are piranhas hardy fish?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-keep-piranha-fish-as-pets\/#Are_piranhas_friendly_to_humans\" title=\"Are piranhas friendly to humans?\">Are piranhas friendly to humans?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-keep-piranha-fish-as-pets\/#Does_a_piranha_bite_hurt\" title=\"Does a piranha bite hurt?\">Does a piranha bite hurt?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_keep_piranha_fish_as_pets\"><\/span>Can you keep piranha fish as pets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Properly kept, they are interesting and beautiful fish, but they have a few special needs, and caring for them long term requires true commitment. <b>Piranhas are banned as pets in many areas, particularly in the southern United States, so check local regulations before purchasing them, especially online.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_a_piranha_cost\"><\/span>How much does a piranha cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A piranha&#8217;s price can vary widely from $5 to $650 or more depending on their species, size, and seller. On average, however, a piranha costs <b>between $10 and $70. You can usually buy a group of 10 piranhas for around $100$200.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_piranhas_good_aquarium_fish\"><\/span>Are piranhas good aquarium fish?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Piranha aquarium Because of their reputation, <b>piranhas are an easy impulse buy for those who just want to own a &#8216;cool&#8217; fish. Unfortunately, this often results in improper care and bad housing, as piranhas are actually not too easy to keep and need a lot of space.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_piranhas_easy_to_take_care_of\"><\/span>Are piranhas easy to take care of?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Piranhas are <b>relatively easy to keep alive, but can get to be large and can live for 10-20 years. Be prepared to pay for their large appetite, size requirements, and other needs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_piranha_cost\"><\/span>How much does piranha cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A piranha&#8217;s price can vary widely from $5 to $650 or more depending on their species, size, and seller. On average, however, a piranha costs <b>between $10 and $70. You can usually buy a group of 10 piranhas for around $100$200.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Piranha_easy_to_keep\"><\/span>Are Piranha easy to keep?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Piranhas are <b>relatively easy to keep alive, but can get to be large and can live for 10-20 years. Be prepared to pay for their large appetite, size requirements, and other needs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_a_pet_piranha_bite_you\"><\/span>Will a pet piranha bite you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While piranhas have a reputation for being ferocious man-eaters, <b>they rarely attack and hardly ever kill humans. Red-bellied piranhas are the most aggressive and have been known to bite humans in the dry season, when food may be scarce, but these attacks are usually not fatal.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_fish_can_you_keep_with_piranhas\"><\/span>What fish can you keep with piranhas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Well-fed Red Belly Piranhas are fairly tame towards their tank mates and can be kept alongside other fish their size or larger. <b>Large Cichlids like Peacock Bass, armored Catfish, and related fish from South America like Pacus and Silver Dollars are your safest choices.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_is_a_piranha_worth\"><\/span>How much is a piranha worth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A piranha&#8217;s price can vary widely from $5 to $650 or more depending on their species, size, and seller. On average, however, a piranha costs <b>between $10 and $70. You can usually buy a group of 10 piranhas for around $100$200.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_buy_a_piranha\"><\/span>Can you buy a piranha?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is LEGAL to own piranhas in some states including Michigan, New Hampshire, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, North and South Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Vermont, West Virginia, Wyoming and Wisconsin.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_piranhas_make_good_pets\"><\/span>Do piranhas make good pets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Properly kept, they are interesting and beautiful fish, but they have a few special needs, and caring for them long term requires true commitment. <b>Piranhas are banned as pets in many areas, particularly in the southern United States, so check local regulations before purchasing them, especially online.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_is_a_black_piranha\"><\/span>How much is a black piranha?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The average cost of 2- 2.5 Piranhas is <b>around $30. Experts suggest that this is the ideal size of Piranhas to introduced into an aquarium. Piranhas species smaller than 2 can cost between $5 and $15. The costs of Piranhas will also depend on their species, age, and size.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Piranha_hard_to_keep\"><\/span>Are Piranha hard to keep?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Piranhas are <b>relatively easy to keep alive, but can get to be large and can live for 10-20 years. Be prepared to pay for their large appetite, size requirements, and other needs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_you_put_in_a_fish_tank_with_piranhas\"><\/span>What can you put in a fish tank with piranhas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What do piranhas eat? <b>Piranhas eat smaller fish and nips of other fish&#8217;s tails, bugs and worms, crustaceans and carrion (dead meat). Some are omnivorous, eating plants and seeds as well as meat, and one species in Brazil is reported to only eat river weeds.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_piranhas_low_maintenance\"><\/span>Are piranhas low maintenance?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Properly kept, they are interesting and beautiful fish, but they have a few special needs, and caring for them long term requires true commitment. <b>Piranhas are banned as pets in many areas, particularly in the southern United States, so check local regulations before purchasing them, especially online.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_maintain_piranhas\"><\/span>How do you maintain piranhas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Piranha are very messy fish, so <b>aquarium maintenance is paramount. Perform your weekly 10-15% water changes, so that your Piranha always has clean water and any waste that is not processed by your aquarium filter is removed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_price_of_a_piranha\"><\/span>What is the price of a piranha?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A piranha&#8217;s price can vary widely from $5 to $650 or more depending on their species, size, and seller. On average, however, a piranha costs <b>between $10 and $70. You can usually buy a group of 10 piranhas for around $100$200.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_buy_a_piranha\"><\/span>Can I buy a piranha?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is LEGAL to own piranhas in some states including Michigan, New Hampshire, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, North and South Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Vermont, West Virginia, Wyoming and Wisconsin.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_piranhas_good_pets\"><\/span>Are piranhas good pets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Properly kept, they are interesting and beautiful fish, but they have a few special needs, and caring for them long term requires true commitment. <b>Piranhas are banned as pets in many areas, particularly in the southern United States, so check local regulations before purchasing them, especially online.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_size_tank_do_I_need_for_piranhas\"><\/span>What size tank do I need for piranhas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Keep your Piranha in a fish tank of <b>at least 2 gallons capacity per inch of mature fish length (about 8 liters per 2.5cm), this provides sufficient space for your Piranha so he can remain healthy, and this allows the fish tank to help you keep healthy fish.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_keep_piranhas_in_tank\"><\/span>Can you keep piranhas in tank?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Piranha are very messy fish, so <b>aquarium maintenance is paramount. Perform your weekly 10-15% water changes, so that your Piranha always has clean water and any waste that is not processed by your aquarium filter is removed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_need_to_keep_piranhas\"><\/span>What do you need to keep piranhas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Housing Requirements for Piranhas <b>Baby piranhas can be kept temporarily in aquariums as small as 20 gallons, but in the long run, adults will need at least 100 gallons or more depending on how many you have.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_piranhas_hardy_fish\"><\/span>Are piranhas hardy fish?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Next, you need a good filtration unit for your Piranha tank too. This is essential because these fish are so messy and produce a lot of waste. While <b>they are very hardy, they do like their water to be clean, just like any other fish out there.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_piranhas_friendly_to_humans\"><\/span>Are piranhas friendly to humans?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Like grizzly bears, wolves, sharks, and pretty much any large scary thing with teeth, piranhas will leave you alone if you leave them alone. <b>Black piranhas and red-bellied piranhas are considered the most dangerous and aggressive toward humans<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_a_piranha_bite_hurt\"><\/span>Does a piranha bite hurt?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Properly kept, they are interesting and beautiful fish, but they have a few special needs, and caring for them long term requires true commitment. <b>Piranhas are banned as pets in many areas, particularly in the southern United States, so check local regulations before purchasing them, especially online.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Can you keep piranha fish as pets?How much does a piranha cost?Are piranhas good aquarium fish?Are piranhas easy to take care of?How much does piranha cost?Are Piranha easy to keep?Will a pet piranha bite you?What fish can you keep with piranhas?How much is a piranha worth?Can you buy a piranha?Do piranhas make&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-169881","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/169881"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=169881"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/169881\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=169881"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=169881"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=169881"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}