Looking for a fish which fit these criterias

[predatorkeeper87]

Yes I know about red bellies not good option for me, just answered someone who asked why not go with red bellies. I really dont want one just too big with 35 cm.

As said for me the 3 criteria the most important one which listed at the first post.

right, well everyone suggested the few species that fit your criteria. good luck.

 

[greenerinks]

Sorry but whoever told you a 15-20cm fish can be a tank buster is either bsing off their ass or on something. This isn't a mantis shrimp we are talking about. I keep monster fish that is triple that size and they can't even come close to being a tank buster. The closest one to being a tank buster from my experience has been a RTC x TSN at about 2ft long but huge maybe like 10-12lbs. That fish I was indeed worried about the impact it created when running head strong into the sides when trying to catch live feeders. The only other fish that I have that strikes at the glass would be my aimara. For piranhas you have absolutely no chance that it can break the glass. Maybe it's possible to break a heater if it isn't suctioned property from glass banging on glass. Aquarium glass does run a possibility of combustion due to extreme temperature differences from inside and outside but that is a low statistic as it is. Does happen though.. All in all, don't over worry about fish keeping.. You will learn along the way. In regards to what species to keep, I agree with the above for elongatus or sanchezi. I've always noticed elongatus to be a very outgoing and fearless species of piranha. As for the diet I feed mine, market shrimp peeled and defrosted, also the occasional loaches.

 

[Yohanon]

Never had an aquarium. but in the future I plan to set up one, unfortunately I will have to move about 3 years so need patience till that day comes(would be big problem moving aquarium I heard). Still I read that gathering information about this hobby never too early to begin.
Plan to get minimum (75 gall aqurium- maximum 150 gall)So I ask you is there any fish species exist with these features:
1, Must belong among piranhas or have the look of them(I am just love of their looks since was little but parents never allowed to have them)
2, I would prefer to keep it as a single specimen, is there any non shoaling piranha species or look alike which dont need to be kept in shoals?
3, Would prefer if the max size wouldnt be bigger than 15cm

Is there any kind of piranha that fit all of these 3 criteria?
What would you recommend?
Thanks for the help!!!

The two smallest piranha are serrasalmus sanchezi and serrasalmus irritans. Both max out at 6"-7" and can be comfortably kept for life in a 75 gallon. Sanchezis are easier to find and more affordable and properly kept can live for 10-15 years. Irritans can be very difficult to find and command higher prices when available. They are said to live a little longer. I have an irritans in a 75 that is currently about 2". With these fish it is imperative that the tank be WELL filtered, and water changes kept up with. My tank is drilled for an overflow and I am running a sump type filter and my recirculation pump is turning the water over about 6 times per hour. I also have a supplemental hang-on-back filter with a UV sterilizer. Please do plenty of reseach before acquiring your fish. The serrasalmus varieties must be kept solo as they tend to be intolerant of tankmates. The pygocentrus varieties are the schooling piranhas (red bellies, Caribe, etc.) and do best when kept in groups of 5 or more. With pygos, tank size should be about 25 gallons per fish, thus a 150 could house 6 fish. The tanks footprint (the area in square inches) is a more important consideration than gallon capacity, the larger the footprint, the better your gas exchange. Good luck and have fun.

 

[Yohanon]

Never had an aquarium. but in the future I plan to set up one, unfortunately I will have to move about 3 years so need patience till that day comes(would be big problem moving aquarium I heard). Still I read that gathering information about this hobby never too early to begin.
Plan to get minimum (75 gall aqurium- maximum 150 gall)So I ask you is there any fish species exist with these features:
1, Must belong among piranhas or have the look of them(I am just love of their looks since was little but parents never allowed to have them)
2, I would prefer to keep it as a single specimen, is there any non shoaling piranha species or look alike which dont need to be kept in shoals?
3, Would prefer if the max size wouldnt be bigger than 15cm

Is there any kind of piranha that fit all of these 3 criteria?
What would you recommend?
Thanks for the help!!!

The two smallest piranha species are serrasalmus sanchezi and serrasalmus irritans. Both max out at 6"-7" and can be kept for life in a 75 gallon. It is imperative that the tank be WELL filtered. I have an irritans in a 75 that has been drilled for an overflow draining into a sump type filter and my recirculation pump is turning the water over about 6 times per hour. I also have a supplemental hang-on-back filter with UV sterilization. Please do plenty of research before acquiring your fish. Sanchezis can live 10-15 years, irritans a little longer, properly kept.

 

[tomojsg]

i would go for a elong or sanchezi or a rhom.
a blue diamond rhom if you can get your hands
on one. these are absolutely gorgeous.

 

[Yohanon]

i would go for a elong or sanchezi or a rhom.
a blue diamond rhom if you can get your hands
on one. these are absolutely gorgeous.
Yep, When it comes to Rhoms, blue diamonds are my absolute favorites. The purple "spilo" variants of the Sanchezis are also gorgeous.

i would go for a elong or sanchezi or a rhom.
a blue diamond rhom if you can get your hands
on one. these are absolutely gorgeous.

 

[DrownedFishonFire]

don't see the appeal of a pirhana vs a cichlid which I deem more appealing in the aggression factor vs a pirhana that really is skittish IMO.

 

[tomojsg]

don't see the appeal of a pirhana vs a cichlid which I deem more appealing in the aggression factor vs a pirhana that really is skittish IMO.

the skittish behavior goes away as they grow and age, plus the op is into
the piranhas and rhoms hence the suggestion. plus not all of em are skittish
ive had small 5-6"ers aggressive glass bang and try and bite my fingers
and hands just depends on the individual though they are mostly skittish
when smaller.

 

[Frank Castle]

I do not believe there are any pirahna smaller than 25cm.

Black rhom piranha are single specimin fish that can live in a 75, but 125 is ideal for long term health.

Depending on their legality, snakehead might work too as a single or pair specimin tank

Black Piranha are the largest of all species, and while they can be kept alone, reports of 30" and commonly 24" are accurate - I have personally seen them in the 24"+ range at our National Aquarium in Baltimore

 

[Yohanon]

Black Piranha are the largest of all species, and while they can be kept alone, reports of 30" and commonly 24" are accurate - I have personally seen them in the 24"+ range at our National Aquarium in Baltimore

From what I under stand, the manueli is the largest of the serrasalmus species, though rhoms come pretty close. Humeralis also get pretty big