Favorite Red Belly Piranha Food?

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BuBBles420

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What would you recommend feeding 2-4 inch RBPs? Mine love feeders but are reluctant to take other foods and I don't want to continue using feeders due to the health risks.
 
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BuBBles420 said:
What would you recommend feeding 2-4 inch RBPs? Mine love feeders but are reluctant to take other foods and I don't want to continue using feeders due to the health risks.
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Tilapia will be a safe and cheaper alternative. Also getting them to eat pellets.
 
you can use frozen smelt, feed it whole, has all the scales, bones, etc all the good stuff.
shrimp also works
 
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Thawed krill, raw shrimp and smelt works best for piranhas of all sizes.
 
Tilapia and Shrimp have always been staples in my tanks. If possible get them to eat the shrimp with shell on when they get a bit bigger. It's good for them and it makes it easier preparation for you.
 
Random question because i cant post yet, recently aquired a rbp that is 3 yrs old. hes in a 55 g tank with the water being 84 degrees. he hasnt eaten in 6 days. the lady i got him from had 6 comet goldfish with him. yes i know goldfish is no bueno but shes had him for 3 years i figured hed be used to it but nothing not even a nibble. i understand having a piranha is a whole nother ball game but im excited. the water is fine no debris on the soil i used and 50% of his water is the water she had with him. he seems happy his breathing is normal, he is missing some teeth i guess. How long do i have to be patient for . someone said their fish went 2 weeks before, what is a dry spell and how can i identify it?
 
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