Back into Piranhas!

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Fire Eel
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I sold my 16" clown knife and went to the lfs today. The last few times I've been there, they've had a trio of rbp's that have caught my eye, I just didn't have a tank for them. Well, I have a 55 now, and wanted piranhas again, so we picked up one of them (I wish I'd had $60 for the whole group). He's currently stalking everything that moves in the tank while my massive silt issue sorts itself out. I really should've left the river rock alone! lol I haven't measured him, but he's about 7" give or take if I had to guess. I'm so happy!
 
_Sushi_ said:
I sold my 16" clown knife and went to the lfs today. The last few times I've been there, they've had a trio of rbp's that have caught my eye, I just didn't have a tank for them. Well, I have a 55 now, and wanted piranhas again, so we picked up one of them (I wish I'd had $60 for the whole group). He's currently stalking everything that moves in the tank while my massive silt issue sorts itself out. I really should've left the river rock alone! lol I haven't measured him, but he's about 7" give or take if I had to guess. I'm so happy!
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Piranhas are messy and produce mega waste! Make sure to change 40% water per week and vac also!


Rbp don't like bright lite, so take a bulb out or aim it different. They also prefer cover, plants and driftwood are popular. Have fun with your fish I have 5 and love em! If you ever considering adding more buy atleast 2-3 and a 75gal or bigger. Although u could maybe get away with 3 in a 55 for awhile, but the water will get nitrates quicker. Temp is preffered at 78-82° just make sure its STABLE!

#1 S. Vettel
 
I've had RBP's before. All of this is old hat to me! ^_~ I put tape on the window under the light, it blocks a good portion of the light. I use blackwater extract, and use lots of cover to make my skittish guy feel more secure.
 
Cool fish.
 
As soon as my tank settles, I'll try getting pictures up.
 
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We call "her" Peek-a-Boo, cuz this is what she does all day! lol

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I was thinking about trying a shole agen but I would try mixing different types of pygos like reds, cairbes and pirayas. but solo i would of look for serrmuses
 
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