2-3 Red Belly Piranha in a 50g Long Tank?

[ryan10]

I just started a new thread called My Red Bellies.

 

[Mustardtiger101]

I used to have 3 RB in my 55 gallon and they were fine.


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[UncleEasy]

I would also suggest getting a powerhead, helps with limited space imo

 

[F1 VET]

I would also suggest getting a powerhead, helps with limited space imo

+1

Breaks up aggression too




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[Chidori Noodlez]

I've got 5(6") in a 60breeder... Just have to over filter & do weekly WC's...cause as stated they are messy... Good luck and have fun... Oh I also painted the sides and back black and now they don't act so skittish..


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[F1 VET]

I've got 5(6") in a 60breeder... Just have to over filter & do weekly WC's...cause as stated they are messy... Good luck and have fun... Oh I also painted the sides and back black and now they don't act so skittish..


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Yikes! Definitely going to have to upgrade ASAP, that's damn near 10gal per fish. Save up $$


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Cheap way to decrease nitrates and keep your fish healthy: http://monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=504763

 

[Chidori Noodlez]

Yikes! Definitely going to have to upgrade ASAP, that's damn near 10gal per fish. Save up $$


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Yea... I'm going to build a 240 for my jags and put the piranha in the 125


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[HamLuke]

2-3 Red Belly Piranha in a 55g Long Tank? would that be fine?? cause i know 1 RB can fit in a 40-50g fine n still stay healthy i be wondering if 2 RB can stay in a 50-55g?

dis one website show me that [ https://www.msu.edu/~torresm2/piranhabehavior.html ]

it said:

1. How many piranhas can I keep in a ___ gallon tank? This is a rough list but here goes.
   [TABLE="width: 695"]
   [TR]
   [TD]30 gallon tank[/TD]
   [TD="width: 50%"]One piranha[/TD]
   [/TR]
   [TR]
   [TD="width: 50%"]55 gallon tank[/TD]
   [TD="width: 50%"]Three piranhas[/TD]
   [/TR]
   [TR]
   [TD="width: 50%"]75-90 gallon tank[/TD]
   [TD="width: 50%"]Four to Five Piranhas[/TD]
   [/TR]
   [TR]
   [TD="width: 50%"]125 gallon tank[/TD]
   [TD="width: 50%"]Five to Seven Piranhas[/TD]
   [/TR]
   [/TABLE]
   
   is it true???

I would suggest either going with a solo red belly or find another species. When those guys get above 7 or 8 inches, that tank isn't going to be big enough. It will suffice for the time being, just not long term. I'm moving my solo 6 inch rbp from a 29g to a 55g here soon, and this will be big enough to maintain him for life. Not only that, the frequency of water changes also drops when you only have 1 fish in a large tank.