Piranha Question

[ACE100]

Ok I'm considering getting two redbelly piranhas for my 36 gallon bow front. I've had it running for 2 years and am just getting rid of a parasite that took out all of my inhabitants. (A butterfly fish, Gold Nugget pleco, and my 5-year-old GSP .) I put one teaspoon of slt per gallon, will this be good for 3 rbs?

 

[clemsonguy1125]

A 36 gallon is way to small for 3 RBPs. You could use a 55 when they are still small but you will want to upgrade to a 75 before the become full grown. If you really want carnivorus fish in that tank, you can consider exodons/

 

[ACE100]

How about just 1 or 2, only reason I said 2 is beacuse its a bit cheaper.

 

[ACE100]

Sorry 3 is cheaper not 2, mistake.

 

[ballinouttacntrol]

what's the dimensions on a 36 gallon anyways?

 

[Juxtaroberto]

They're also very skittish if you keep them in small groups. Might even turn on each other...

 

[jp80911]

aside from the tank size I'm more concerning about the parasite issue.
what are you using to get rid of the parasite? what parasite is it?
I don't think salt is going to kill off any parasites other than ich.

 

[arrow]

Not the best tank for p's other than a single rbp or small serra species.

Also what parisite are you treating and what are your water params filtration etc...

 

[JayAllure]

I have 3 RBP's they seem to have ICH, I raised the temp and it seems like it's helping until I'm able to get some medication but go with a 75 gallon tank

 

[ballinouttacntrol]

I have 3 RBP's they seem to have ICH, I raised the temp and it seems like it's helping until I'm able to get some medication but go with a 75 gallon tank

add salt instead of meds if you haven't already