Wimple Piranha (Catoprion mento)

Catoprion mento (Wimple Piranha) should be kept in an aquarium with dark bottom substrate and plenty of hiding spaces. The aquarium should have densely planted areas as well as open areas. Use floating plants to dim the light. Keep the aquarium clean and well circulated. These fishes are very susceptible to stress and it is therefore important to give them the right conditions and thereby minimize the stress elements your Catoprion mento (Wimple Piranha) are exposed to.
Scientific name : Catoprion mento
Synonym : Catoprion mento
 Popular name : Wimple Piranha
Family : Serrasalmidae
Order : Characins
Class : Actinopterygii
Maximum size : 15 cm (6 inches)
 Habitats : Freshwater
Origin: Southern Amazon
Temperament : Peaceful
Company : juvenile Catoprion mento (Wimple Piranha) can be kept with other hardy species. Adult specimens are best kept in a species aquarium since they will eat scales and sometimes eyes from other fish.
Water parameters : Temperature 22-25°C / 72-77°F; pH 6.6 – 7.1
Breeding : We have no information about how to breed Catoprion mento (Wimple Piranha)
Feed : Catoprion mento (Wimple Piranha) are best feed meaty food such as shrimp, crayfish and fish.
 

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