Piranha Question

[sumohustler]

Hi, i am new to this website but i was wondering what type of foods do piranhas eat because i bought some beef liver today and i dont think they like it. they only eat goldfish but they never eat in front of me XD. can anyone help me on how to make them eat in front of me and wat foods to feed them =d. wat is also a good filter for a 55 gallon tank ?


k thanks,

jon

 

[Fishermoe14]

i feed mine mosly shrimp and fish fillets.. sometimes i treat them to earthworms and super lean beef...

 

[rickyricardo]

i feed mine mosly shrimp and fish fillets.. sometimes i treat them to earthworms and super lean beef...

when you guys talk about feeding shrimp and fish fillets, do you buy a certain amount, portion it, and then freeze it and just thaw out what you need or does it have to be fresh and fed right away.

 

[rkrum]

Usually I just buy a small package of fillets, cut it into small pieces, and then freeze them into small individual packages. To thaw it out I throw it in a cup of water or if it has been enhanced with nutrients I will microwave it for a few seconds.

 

[Fishermoe14]

when you guys talk about feeding shrimp and fish fillets, do you buy a certain amount, portion it, and then freeze it and just thaw out what you need or does it have to be fresh and fed right away.

i buy prefrozen shrimp and just thaw them out in tank water before feeding..

 

[bumpylemon]

^^exactly what i do

 

[rickyricardo]

i buy prefrozen shrimp and just thaw them out in tank water before feeding..

obviously uncooked, but is it true you feed them shell and all? Sorry if it seems as though i am hijacking this thread. not my intention, just feel its related.

thanks...........rick

 

[bumpylemon]

i get the pink shrimp..so i think they are already deshelled

 

[dzb912]

u can feed them anything natural basically
but try to feed them mostly frozen foods like beef heart brine and mycis shrimp prawns blood worms earthworms anything chunky and meaty
i even feed my rbp raw ground beef every once and a while when we make burgers

 

[Fishermoe14]

i use the shirmp with the tail still on... but i remove the tail before feeding... my shrimp are raw not pink or anything.. still white