Where to buy piranhas in singapore

The security measures are befitting of their fearsome image, thanks to their portrayal as ferocious man-eaters in movies like Piranhas 3D. Though the fish have sharp, razor-like teeth that can shred their prey in seconds, they can be rather timid creatures, he said. They don't snap at the first thing that enters their territory. On Thursday, a second batch of more than 30 piranhas was added to the park in Mandai, bringing the total to about 50 - the maximum number that the River Safari is allowed to have.

It was not easy bringing the fish from their native home in South America, where they thrive and commonly end up on the dinner table, said Mr Wah. It was only after a two-year period and many meetings with the authorities, including the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore AVA , that approval was given to the park, with plenty of conditions attached. The main concern was that the piranhas may escape into nearby waters, establish themselves and bite unsuspecting humans, said Mr Wah.

They may get eaten or they may eat other fishes. Any alien introduction to a habitat will affect the native population. So while only male piranhas can be brought in, the park is not taking any chances. The water in the tank is filtered daily using nets with holes half the size of piranha eggs.

Any eggs found will be destroyed. One of my favourite freshwater sport fish. Last edited by joe yap ; , AM. As far as I know they don't gang up and attack larger preys like the Piranhas do, but they still put us very good fight when you get one hooked up.

TX: Can hover already, now learning orientation I had two Pacus previously. When I feed my arowana bull frogs, they would snatch it from the arowana. As it is too big for their mouth, they eat it the same way as their cousin Piranhas.

They rip the bull frog apart n eat the smaller pieces. Mess up my aquarium water. Arowana swallow the bull frog whole, clean job. Get them if u wana see carnage!!! In Singapore.. You can do anything you want.. Just don't get caught.. Yo xxJimbozxx, tell us your experience with the piranha bite at the same spot where your plane's propeller cut leh Zenm Tech Pte Ltd All rights reserved.

Citation and commencement 1. Definition 2. Ban on keeping, etc. A person must not keep, breed, sell, purchase, or import or export any piranha. Ban on releasing piranha into river, etc. A person must not release any piranha into any stream, river, canal, channel, watercourse, reservoir, lake or other body of water. Penalty 5. Made on 29 March Singapore Statutes Online.

All rights reserved. Last updated on 12 Nov In exercise of the powers conferred by sections 59 and 80 of the Animals and Birds Act, the Minister for National Development makes the following Rules:.