how long will this tank last

  • We are currently upgrading MFK. thanks! -neo
also i how long can 4 small piranha last without the filter and bubler.. they have to be driven about 3.5 to 4 hours before they get to the tank.. any sugestions?

Personally, I would tell you they will be fine. Professionally - No mater what the distance, I always have a TSU (Transportation life support unit) rigged before any transfers take place. Now most of the time, I am moving sharks etc., so obviously this is more important with them, than with those of the smaller stature. However, this may seem unecessary to you seeing as smaller fish are shipped in bags all the time. This is true - but do I prefer it, or accept that as the best way - NO. Honestly - yes you would be fine for a couple of hours as long as the water temp was regulated, they were kept in a cool dark place (as to reduce shock), and there was a hearty amount of oxygen sealed in the bag to start. With smaller fish, I will typically have a few blacked out 5 gallon buckets, some air-stones, and small powerheads attatched to each bucket, powered by a portable generator (you can get these at Home Depot or Lowes). I am really picky when it comes to transporting anything, so you may be cracking up at how narotic I must appear. Either way I will tell you that yes, you will be ok, as long as you use common sense, and basic preparations for the move. Plus it's not going to be only 3-4 hours before they get to your tank, because you will need to transfer them to a holding area with the water they are transported in, and then slowly acclimate them to your tank paramiters (which you need to have perfect before you even pick them up!). All in all, you will be looking at a minimum of 6-7 hours start to finish, if done carefully and correctly.
 
well my tank is full with nice fresh water. the temp is holding at 82-84 degrees, and right now i have 3 little neons 2 fish i have no idea what they are and 1 bottom feeder in there. i figure ill leave the little neons in there along with the other 2 fish cause they are maybe 1.5" long. all in all after i get the fish and they make the trip. in the end i hope the 2 will end up makeing it through everything.
 
ok im about to get 4 RBP and i have a 29g tank. how long can i expect to have before i have to get a bigger tank. the fish are only about the size of a quarter right now. any info is greatly appreciated. thanks
Rob


In my experience RBP's grow very quickly for about the first year, and then their growth slows dramatically. In the first year you can expect them to grow up to 5-6 inches provided ample feeding and clean water. After that you can expect their growth to slow to 1-2 inches per year. In your 29 make sure to give them LOTS of hiding places, and keep them well fed (don't let a lot of uneaten food lie around to pollute the water though). With small RBP's like that the biggest problem you are going to have is them eating each other's eyes. Losing an eye is usually followed by being canabalized. Giving them lots of hiding places and keeping them well fed will reduce this occurrence. A technique that I use to prevent them from eating each other is to keep a few small feeders in the tank with them at all times. This way most of the aggression is directed at the feeders rather than between the RBP's (a little cruel, but saves your fish). You might make it up to 6 months with this tank, but the sooner you upgrade the better. These fish are shy and territorial, so the more space you give them the more comfortable they will be, and the less likely to attack each other. Hope this helps.
 
but like i said my goal in the end is to have 2 not 4. i am getting 4 cause they have a 4 hour road trip. want to make sure i get 2. and i got some good places for them to hide.
 
Two arnt going to work, you need to spread the agression out with more fish, if you only have two theyll fight and fight. This will cause stress which can lead to disease or death...that is if they dont just kill each other out right. Go with at least three or get silver dollars, then you can keep two in that tank for alot longer. :D


For reference this is my 65g long (48 x 18) theres five piranha all from 5" to 9"
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two will turn into one in no time in a 29gal, i would go with 5 and upgrade after 2 months at the most
 
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