10g with 3 1/2in. red bellies

[Nerfday96]

i'm just using a small 10 gallon tank to house these 3 piranhas as juvies but i was curious as to how often i should be cycling the water...i would imagine it's more of a prominent issue in such a small tank, i'm hoping they grow quickly so i can move them into this 55...but i'd like to keep the water levels appropriate, i need to start testing nitrate levels i suppose...what is normal...hopefully 80 degrees F is adequate for them as well..any information would be much appreciated

 

[Bud_Man_Jr]

1-2 times a day

 

[Nerfday96]

i appreciate the help...and believe me so do my fish any chance you could elaborate on exactly what i should be doing and whether you mean 1-2 days or once or twice a day...thanks

 

[turbogoon]

twice a day and they are all ready too small for a ten gallon if they are 3.5 inches each. Even for a 55g your gonna be cutting it close with the 3 red bellies. A lot of places say they only get 12 inches but my girlfriends father has one thats got to be close to 18 inches in 135 gallon tank.

 

[Nerfday96]

no they aren't 3.5 inches sorry i didn't make that clear....i have 3 piranha's total but htey are each apprx. 1/2 inches long they are very very small for the time being. should i still be changing the water one to two times a day?

 

[turbogoon]

wait sorry is it 3- 1/2 inch fish or 3 3 1/2 fish. If they are only a half inch your fine for now but still change the water twice a day.