Differences between owning redbelly, caribe and piraya piranhas

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000 said:
How do these fish differ in owning them and how that act and their needs, etc?
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Well first difference is tank size. In order of tank size (and fish size) requirements from smallest to biggest (depending on how many fish) it goes Red Belly, Cariba, Piraya. Piraya require huge tanks btw. So if you're not ready to build a 240-300 gallon tank I would stay clear of Piraya.

Besides that you will see that many people have different opinions when it comes to Piranha. There is no black and white answer. I guess it applies to fish keeping in general but Piranha people are very strong in their opinions and stick by them based on their own experiences. And there's nothing wrong with that at all. But just keep that in mind and ingest all opinions given to you. Don't take just one as the be all and end all.

You will hear a lot of people say that RB's are skittish. But it really comes down to personality when all is said and done. You could have a very skittish red belly or a very personable red belly. Personality and behavior are also attributed to how many Piranha you have.

Are you looking to school them or just keep one? That's a question we need an answer to.
 
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The-Almighty-Zugs said:
Well first difference is tank size. In order of tank size (and fish size) requirements from smallest to biggest (depending on how many fish) it goes Red Belly, Cariba, Piraya. Piraya require huge tanks btw. So if you're not ready to build a 240-300 gallon tank I would stay clear of Piraya.

Besides that you will see that many people have different opinions when it comes to Piranha. There is no black and white answer. I guess it applies to fish keeping in general but Piranha people are very strong in their opinions and stick by them based on their own experiences. And there's nothing wrong with that at all. But just keep that in mind and ingest all opinions given to you. Don't take just one as the be all and end all.

You will hear a lot of people say that RB's are skittish. But it really comes down to personality when all is said and done. You could have a very skittish red belly or a very personable red belly. Personality and behavior are also attributed to how many Piranha you have.

Are you looking to school them or just keep one? That's a question we need an answer to.
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The-Almighty-Zugs said:
How big of a tank can you get? Like I said if you can get a very large tank then you could go Piraya but you will need a very big tank to house them. A single Cariba could be great and comfortable in a 125. If going single have you considered serrasalmus rhombeus?
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I have a 120-125 gal. I have considered a rhombeus but I hear they usually need an external filter due to tending to chew on equipment. I hear they can be more a lot more aggressive, too.
 
000 said:
I have a 120-125 gal. I have considered a rhombeus but I hear they usually need an external filter due to tending to chew on equipment. I hear they can be more a lot more aggressive, too.
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It all depends on the fish but yes Rhoms can be aggressive. Some are very lax though. If I have it right, Cariba are considered the most aggressive but only in a shoal. You'll always have a lot more aggression in a shoal. As they compete for food.
 
Theater*mighty-Zugs said:
It all depends on the fish but yes Rhoms can be aggressive. Some are very lax though. If I have it right, Cariba are considered the most aggressive but only in a shoal. You'll always have a lot more aggression in a shoal. As they compete for food.
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External heater* I meant. What do you recommend? Looking for a solo fish
 
000 said:
External heater* I meant. What do you recommend? Looking for a solo fish
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Well it all depends on what you are looking for. Rhoms are very slow growing. Like realllllllllllllllly slow. Other species in Pygo are faster growers. At least when compared to Rhoms. If you have a 125 gal already and want one fish I would say that a Cariba is a solid choice. Not necessarily skittish like RB and not needing the size tank a Rhom or Piraya would require. I have a few friends who have solo Caribas and they love them. Very personable.
 
Maybe someone who has kept these fish could also chime in

SandNukka15 SandNukka15 audiction audiction do you guys know about this subject?
 
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