NEW 125 RED BELLY PIRANHA SETUP!

[F1 VET]

Beautiful fish! Love that driftwood as well. I really should start avoiding the piranha forums, the piranha itch is getting bigger and bigger it seems!

Same here! But I don't have the space
VET your p's are awesome!

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Thx stempy! I've had many fish before, I enjoy keeping top predators! Definitely addictive!

Thx a lot chubby! You guys should def try a shoal of rbp someday!

Couple more pics, their fins are noticeably getting larger in the new tank!

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[Chub_by]

I hope you don't mind the question,but VET, having one yourself, what would you consider the minimum tank size for keeping a rhom for a period of over 2 years, and for life?

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[MikeFromTheInternet]

I hope you don't mind the question,but VET, having one yourself, what would you consider the minimum tank size for keeping a rhom for a period of over 2 years, and for life?

What size rhom? Also depends on how active it is.

 

[Chub_by]

Lets say 4". Yeah of course it varies because of factors like activity etc. , but just a general guideline?

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[F1 VET]

I hope you don't mind the question,but VET, having one yourself, what would you consider the minimum tank size for keeping a rhom for a period of over 2 years, and for life?

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If u get a baby like me and mike they can be housed in anything 10gal and up, mine grew out almost 3 months in my 10, then my 90 was free and now he will likely spend Atleast 5 years in it! It's easier to keep a 10 clean and a 50% wc is 5 gal. Whatever u have laying around. A general rule of thumb is 5-10gal per inch of rhom. Any rhom 5+ inches needs Atleast a 40b imo. And adults 10+ inches need Atleast a 75. They grow pretty slow, a baby would take years and years and years to hit 10". And no worries about the questions Bro!


Here's my 90:

In his old 10 about 6 weeks ago:

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[Chub_by]

Thanks guys!
Mike you have one of the most awesome serra's one the forum!
The reason why I was asking, is that when I get my big tank next year my current 60 gal will be empty. At first I wanted a SW single moray tank, but seeing the amount of money a SW tank needs, and the awesome Rhoms you guys have, I'm tending to getting one for that tank. If I do obviously I will have to research a lot beforehand.

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[ballinouttacntrol]

I would not recommend a 10 gallon for a 4 inch rhom if you want max growth. It's already a slow grower so you def don't want to slow it down anymore

I'd recommend 40b or 55 as soon as possible. My 6 incher is in a 75


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[MikeFromTheInternet]

Thanks man. If youre looking around 4-6", id say a 60 would be fine for a long time. Rhoms are one of those fish that just dont get close to their max size in captivity (yet). I believe the biggest recorded aquarium grown rhom got to like 10-11" in its lifetime. If you havent already, take a look at ruby red spilos. Imo, the best smaller sized serra.

 

[Chub_by]

I would not recommend a 10 gallon for a 4 inch rhom if you want max growth. It's already a slow grower so you def don't want to slow it down anymore

I'd recommend 40b or 55 as soon as possible. My 6 incher is in a 75


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Thank you, the tank in question is a 60 gal.

Thanks man. If youre looking around 4-6", id say a 60 would be fine for a long time. Rhoms are one of those fish that just dont get close to their max size in captivity (yet). I believe the biggest recorded aquarium grown rhom got to like 10-11" in its lifetime. If you havent already, take a look at ruby red spilos. Imo, the best smaller sized serra.

Thanks!
Getting a ruby red spilo here is next to impossible. Serrasalmus are very seldomly imported into Germany, and even Rhoms are sold for crazy prices compared to the US.

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[F1 VET]

Chub ur better of buying a baby if you can find one, way cheaper and great satisfaction of raising your own. Any rhom is sweet but I wouldn't want a emancipated 5" for 80$ that's been fed goldfish and hamburgers its whole life. Get it young, give it NLS and fresh fish and lots of space, that way its a for sure stunner :headbang:


Baller yea a 4" rhom is a NO NO for a 10gal lol... Max 11/2"-2"



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