RBP and Tetra

[G-Code]

I was searching youtube and ran across this video of RBP living peacefully with tetra. I have been thinking of doing this for a while but am scared that the tetra would become food. Anybody ever try this? I'm amazed.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kw4JY5DtvF8

 

[assortedsorts]

I had quite a few other species with my p's. It is always a toss up, and also depends on the size of your p's.
How big are they?

 

[G-Code]

Mine are about 6 inches. They currently live with 3 silver dollars and a common pleco.

 

[assortedsorts]

You could maybe try some cheap tetras, but they might become light snacks...hence the cheap part haha.

 

[G-Code]

I hear tetra are only good in schools. I would buy 4 or 5 to start but is that a bad idea to have so few?

 

[assortedsorts]

Rule of thumb for schooling tetras is usually 6

 

[Jaycee]

Tetras are pretty much your best bet- something like an emperor or a neon. Other good candidates are plecos or some kind of bottom dwelling catfish.

That being said, the rule of thumb with Piranha is never put in a fish with them that you would feel sorry if you lost. They might "peacefully" coexist in a tank with some tetras in the grand scheme, doesn't mean some aren't lost.

 

[Greez]

I've heard of this working, I believe the guy said he had a lot and when one went missing he barely would notice. Maybe try 6 at first and if they don't keep chasing them all over then add some more... let me know how it works out for you and how many P's do you have and how big is your tank...so I can do it with mine if you succeed.

 

[ballinouttacntrol]

I've heard of this working, I believe the guy said he had a lot and when one went missing he barely would notice. Maybe try 6 at first and if they don't keep chasing them all over then add some more... let me know how it works out for you and how many P's do you have and how big is your tank...so I can do it with mine if you succeed.

Was that guy "JP"? I don't want to speak for him but i believe he tosses them in with rhoms. I'll sure he'll want to share his experience himself

PS. I just found out yesterday that i'm being laid off so if you see anyone in Oregon lookin for 6-7 inch (measured a couple yesterday) red bellies let me know.

 

[Diogenes]

Was that guy "JP"? I don't want to speak for him but i believe he tosses them in with rhoms. I'll sure he'll want to share his experience himself

PS. I just found out yesterday that i'm being laid off so if you see anyone in Oregon lookin for 6-7 inch (measured a couple yesterday) red bellies let me know.

that sucks yo...


hate it for you and your P's. It's a tough job market out there. Even for "recession proof" jobs like mine.