Piranha! The very word evokes images of lost tropical rivers and of the sinister threat of man-eating 'killer fish lurking beneath the dark waters. Although the majority of the 35 piranha species are indeed highly efficient predators, much of their reputation is based on exaggeration and myth. Separating piranha myth from reality is one of the principal aims of this new, comprehensive, beautifully illustrated book. Although piranhas were virtually unknown as aquarium fish until rather recently, they have great appeal for hobbyists today. While part of this fascination for the fish is rooted in the simple appreciation of piranhas' beauty as living things, much of it lies in their undeniably predatory nature. Veteran fish-keeper John R. Quinn separates fact from fiction and thoroughly discusses all aspects of these misunderstood creatures in this interesting and informative book.