1 rhomb vs 5 RBPs
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jeradtonn said:
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one of my 8" inch pleco got nibbled to death by my 5 RBPs.
I also thought that no way the RBP's gonna punch thru that armor.
I was wrong. One less pleco for me.
It seems that many people think you should go with Red Bellies, but I think as long as youve kept any kind of fish that youve actually had to take care of you should be good. If you have the tank space, and the time then rhoms are an awesome fish to have.
I have REDS in 150 Uk gallon tank and successfully keep a shoal of neons and 2 plecs.
If I was you I go for a mixed Pygo group ( depending on the size tank )
Maybe 4 Caribe, 2 Piraya and 2 Terns. This way get a variaty of different behaviours and colours and far less skittish than reds.
Dan
If I was you I go for a mixed Pygo group ( depending on the size tank )
Maybe 4 Caribe, 2 Piraya and 2 Terns. This way get a variaty of different behaviours and colours and far less skittish than reds.
Dan
I would get neighter unless you are really into piranhas Like myself and others. I think when it comes to a fish like a Rohm or a shoal of Pygos you really need to be commited Piranhas already have a bad rap and they aren't easy to get rid of once you get them I have a rohm that has been with me for 2 years and his color is starting to change but I am also getting ready to get him a 210 gallon tank as soon as I get a house.
I had both these piranha, for about 5 years, love them all, I started as a begginer when I bought them, takes some time to get use to all of the cleaning, after getting use to that, I think you will appreciate them alot more, do not go in thinking there killing machines they are very passive when not being fed. But do not, and I repeat do not underestamate them, at any time, very sharp teeth and quick reflects, do not go very well in a small tank that involves your hand arranging the tank(stupid experence). Especially the Rhom, evil little bastard.
