hey guys, im thinking about getting a 3 or 4 inch payara this weekend and im trying to get some advice or info on em. thanks, matt
im thinking about getting a payara
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I keep mine in the low to mid 80's.
Lots of directional current. I use 2 powerheads, a canister filter and the outputs from the sump.
Lots of o2. I like to use the venturies on the powerheads. Sumps are great for oxygenation, too.
Keep nitrates low.
There has been some debate as to whether live food is better or not, but I like to get mine off of live as soon as possible.
Definitely quarantine. They are wild caught, and most come with parasites. The high temps help with ich on newly acquired payara.
Don't keep them with much bigger, much smaller, or overly aggressive fish.
Make sure your tank is adequately sized. They are very skittish and can easily damage themselves on sharp decor and tank walls.
I have found that they are best kept in groups of three, solo is second best, pairs constantly fight for dominance. If it is kept solo, he will probably claim a territory, so make sure there is room for the rest of the tankmates outside of the territory.
Any other questions, just ask.
I keep mine in the low to mid 80's.
Lots of directional current. I use 2 powerheads, a canister filter and the outputs from the sump.
Lots of o2. I like to use the venturies on the powerheads. Sumps are great for oxygenation, too.
Keep nitrates low.
There has been some debate as to whether live food is better or not, but I like to get mine off of live as soon as possible.
Definitely quarantine. They are wild caught, and most come with parasites. The high temps help with ich on newly acquired payara.
Don't keep them with much bigger, much smaller, or overly aggressive fish.
Make sure your tank is adequately sized. They are very skittish and can easily damage themselves on sharp decor and tank walls.
I have found that they are best kept in groups of three, solo is second best, pairs constantly fight for dominance. If it is kept solo, he will probably claim a territory, so make sure there is room for the rest of the tankmates outside of the territory.
Any other questions, just ask.
well thanks for all the info! now would he do good with a baby 3 inch rtc? neither of them are big enough to eat eachother. but would they beat eachother up? thanks for all the help!
THIS WOULD NOT BE A GOOD PURCHASE, YOU AlREADY HAVE A 10-11 INCH GAR, a 10 INCH BICHIR, A SUNFISH , A RTC, A CRAYFISH, A PLECO ALL IN A 40 GALLON from Aaron.
Nonono.....rtc are greedy cats in fact all cats are greedy hahaha...they might look small but not their mouth and appetite.Don't take this kind of risk.Just for your info my 4inch Gulper catfish swallowed my 9inch Goliath before,from that very day onwards I never trust cats! Wahahaha....
Not a rtc. i heard of one 12 incher that ate five 4 inch oscars (as tankmates) in one friggin meal. they are a greedy predetor with a a huge mouth and a ginormous appetite.
whats the minimum tank size for a full grown payara of the smallest breed? 70 gal? i have two 4 inches bichirs and one 7 inch red wolf fish.