Piranha

Subject: Piranha Sun Jan 04, 2009 5:19 pm

Well originally I was thinking about a EBJD breeding project. Then I though a 55g would probably be too small. I have changed my mind and have decided I need another 100g+ tank. I think I am going to take my 75g and turn it in to a Red Belly Piranha tank and move some fish in to the 125-180g?! I will then also have a empty 55g at that point. I used to keep six 10-12in. piranhas and they were so fun esp when feeding and schooling. A truely fun group of fish and predatory.

Banned Posts : 910 Age : 31

Becareful they are real skittish.

Subject: Re: Piranha Sun Jan 04, 2009 6:02 pm

Not in my experience, the ones I had were very social and always hungry!

Banned Posts : 910 Age : 31

Mine were very skittish!

The Turtle Whisperer Posts : 1930

My experiences with Piranha are just like big sev. All the ones I've seen are mad skittish and freak out at the drop of a hat. I had one that I took in that lost an eye from freaking out and ramming into something at the fish store.

If you do get 'em I recommend splurging on a good pair of long tongs. They came in very handy with the little nippers.

Subject: Re: Piranha Mon Jan 05, 2009 2:10 am

Well I can say the ones I had were skittish at times and occasionally would find one flopping on the floor from jumping out.

The Turtle Whisperer Posts : 1930

With you having a kid a mesh metal lid wouldn't be bad either.

I use these (and some bricks) on anything I don't want the kids accidentally sticking their hands into:

http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2752186

Also works real good for keeping jumpy fish in the tanks.

Subject: Re: Piranha Mon Jan 05, 2009 2:24 am

Hmm...thanks for the link!

The Turtle Whisperer Posts : 1930

They got solid one piece ones as well in the actual stores, I just prefer the hinged ones.

Banned Posts : 910 Age : 31

Those work good

Subject: Re: Piranha Mon Jan 05, 2009 12:31 pm

Ooooo. I cant wait to see em!

Banned Posts : 910 Age : 31

Mike D wrote:: Ooooo. I cant wait to see em!

There cool

The Turtle Whisperer Posts : 1930

You still interested in Piranha? I got a call from the fish store near me. Someone dropped off two 8 inchers. One has some brusing on it's lower lip, but both appear to be healthy otherwise. Currently only eating live food.

I didn't pick them up, since I think Piranha are a gigantic pain in the butt. I can call them back if you want.

Banned Posts : 910 Age : 31

saint_felony wrote:: You still interested in Piranha? I got a call from the fish store near me. Someone dropped off two 8 inchers. One has some brusing on it's lower lip, but both appear to be healthy otherwise. Currently only eating live food.

I didn't pick them up, since I think Piranha are a gigantic pain in the butt. I can call them back if you want.

No I am not interested in the P's.

Subject: Re: Piranha Tue Jan 13, 2009 2:36 pm

I am still interested although I really don't have the room right now....I am looking to probably June! I will prob buy juvies two really is not a good number to keep 5-6 is better so they can school otherwise they are skittish. What kind of Piranha are they...do you know?

The Turtle Whisperer Posts : 1930

Red Bellies. pygocentrus nattereri. I stopped by and saw them today. The girl who took them in thought they were pacu. The one looked liked it tried to jump, and slammed into something good, but otherwise looking as good as can be expected being brought in a 10g tank. (They're in a 40 right now)

I know 2 isn't a good number to keep, but apparently some dude stopped by the store with the two of them in a 10g aquarium. We're there more? Who knows. They were suprisingly not skittish for piranha, I have to say. Usually my 4 year old scares most fish. (He just gets excited, not bad about it) but these two were just kinda hanging out.

Subject: Re: Piranha Mon Apr 27, 2009 5:25 pm

any decisions on the piranha? i had some bought 5 but they went cannibal on the smallest ended up with 4 in a 55g mine were pretty skittish but fun to watch chew on some goldies

Subject: Re: Piranha Mon Apr 27, 2009 5:42 pm

I really have not decided...Yet...still weighing some options right now.

Subject: Re: Piranha Sun May 24, 2009 4:43 am

How are the two red-bellies doing?

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