Alright guys, i just picked up a couple 2" red belly piranas today and was thinking of putting them in my 240 w/ my 6" monos. Is this a bad idea? I've never kept piranas, so i don't know much about them other than they can clean a chicken bone in a matter of minutes. Are they really as aggressive as they are made out to be? Will they nip at my cichla? Any input is much appriciated! Thanks!
Pirana w/ cichla a bad idea?
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rob916;4018127; said:
yeah probably. Likewise, a 6" piranha will eat pieces of your cichlas all day.
yep the cichla would eat the piranha
although theres a reason peacock bass have an eyespot at the base of their tail, it's to deter piranhas attacks (piranahs attack from the rear mostly) so if you had them at about the same size it may be worth a shot (no guarentee's)
i still don't think there would be much chance of a cohab though piranhas are rather unpredictable in aquariums (as far as tankmates are concerned)
although theres a reason peacock bass have an eyespot at the base of their tail, it's to deter piranhas attacks (piranahs attack from the rear mostly) so if you had them at about the same size it may be worth a shot (no guarentee's)
i still don't think there would be much chance of a cohab though piranhas are rather unpredictable in aquariums (as far as tankmates are concerned)
I have never kept p's or cichla but i think it would look pretty cool.You would need a big tank and keep your P's very well fed.
Yeah, I think i've heard that before..same reason Oscars have the spot. OK guys thanks for the help and info...I geuss i'll just keep em in the 125, and get a few more.Zander_The_RBP;4018136; said: