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Name
Scientific name
Serrasalmus maculatus
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Serrasalmidae
Common names
Mac
Photograph credits
All 3 credited
Summary
Serrasalmus maculatus, the mac, is a piranha from the Amazon, Paraguay and Paraná river systems, described from the rio Guaporé in western …
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
210mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 45 cm
Water
Water conditions
21.1–30°C
Hardness
5–15dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Species tank only
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Amazon, Paraná
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Described from the rio Guaporé in Mato Grosso state, western Brazil but now considered widespread in the Amazon, paraguay and Paraná river systems in Colombia,…
Habitat
Inhabits rivers, pools and creeks, apparently showing a preference for shady areas with dense marginal or submerged vegetation. It's been observed to occur in …
Aquarium size
An aquarium with base dimensions of 120 ∗ 45 cm or more is required for a single adult with much larger quarters required for a group.
Maintenance
Requires a well-oxygenated set-up, ideally furnished with a sandy substrate and some driftwood roots and branches to provide cover. You can attempt to grow aqu…
Water conditions
Temperature: 21.1 – 30 °C pH: 6.5 - 7.5 Hardness: 5 - 15°H
Diet
Wild fish are opportunistic, feeding on the fins and flesh of other species as well as smaller fishes, insects and crustaceans. They have also been recorded sc…
Behaviour and compatibility
Should only be considered as a specimen fish for the enthusiast since it doesn't make a good tankmate for anything else. Scattered reports of it coexisting wit…
Sexual dimorphism
No external sexual differences between the sexes have been recorded although females in spawning condition are usually plumper than males.
Reproduction
S. maculatus is a continuous (as opposed to seasonal) spawner in nature and is considered one of the easiest members of the genus to breed in aquaria. Please n…
Notes
S. maculatus is one of the better choices for aquarists new to this group of fishes. It grows to a manageable size, is relatively hardy, attractive and usually…
References
References
No references