Red belly

[TakkerDada]

Can I keep a single red belly piranha with other large aggressive fish?

 

[tlindsey]

Can I keep a single red belly piranha with other large aggressive fish?

I've heard and read of some trying it but most times ends badly so I suggest don't do it. Piranha should be kept with other Piranha or a single Redbelly only no tankmates.

 

[TakkerDada]

I've seen many videos on youtube where people have successfully kept a pack with other fish. Also, a juvenile piranha with other fish that are comparatively bigger than the piranha won't work? Thanks for the help though

 

[kno4te]

Can I keep a single red belly piranha with other large aggressive fish?

No.

 

[TheBtchWhisperersWife]

Red bellies aren't really aggressive. They're just giant tetras and, like many of their smaller cousins, are predatory. Aggressive, territorial fish will probably bully a red belly and kill it. The RBP might also take an occasional chunk out of another fish because it'll be out-competed for food and get desperate. I've kept RBPs in schools with a variety of large, armored catfish before, plus plenty of smaller dithers, shrimp, etc. to keep them occupied. Even then, I did end up with one RBP and one catfish (over many years) with chunks taken out of them. Both were QT'd and healed successfully, but it's always a risk.