Piranhas help

  • We are currently upgrading MFK. thanks! -neo
the only thing is my fish supply is very limited , so if i am to get one it is just what is availible, right now i can get nickel sized red breasted piranhas, i may get 3 then for my 10 gallon and in a month upgrade
 
dude...I wouldn't even think about keeping a single RBP in a 10g....at any size. I would say maybe a single exodon could live in a 10g but that would be pushing it.
 
if you can and will be able to upgrade in one month then I'd say wait a month then get those piranhas.
 
they grow very fast the first few months.. up until 6-7 inches.. it only took mine 5 months to get to 6 inches long..

it seemed like they would grow 1/2 an inch a week.. and that was in a 75 gallon.. i would think if you kept them in a 10 they would only be able to live there for like 2 weeks.. and if you kept them in there longer it could possibly stunt their growth.

if you really want a RBP just get a single one and a 29 gallon tank.. or a 55 :D
 
jp80911;2861669; said:
if you can and will be able to upgrade in one month then I'd say wait a month then get those piranhas.
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i suppose your right i just had the itch to get a new fish fast, i will wait
 
Good decision. Get a bigger tank. If you have 3 red belly's you'll need a 55 at least. Preferably larger (or if you plan on going larger) I have 4 in a 55 right now but they are going into a 125. Don't let this set you back though, if you really like them and are willing to care for them I say work on it. Check craigslist etc for cheap used tanks. They are great little buddies.
 
frontosablkrhom;2891329; said:
they shouldnt even make 10 gallon tanks!
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they are good for bettas and parents that want fish to die so they don't have to clean their kids tank :P, yeah though i am waiting for them probably won't be for a bit now though insurance went up :irked:
 
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