Reverse Stunted Growth?

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kevbc03

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I know someone that has 3 Red Belly Piranha that have stunted growth. This person neglected to take care of them and I offered to adopt them. I have an empty 125 gal and a 120 gal sitting in my garage and felt compelled to make them an offer and try to give them a good home as I felt terrible for these poor fish.

Question is: is it possible to reverse stunted growth of 2 year old red bellies?
 
They will still grow in your 125g, but chances are high that they be slightly smaller than if they were in ideal conditions from the beginning.
 
I would not think so of any fish, they will grow some more, but nothing like they should have, then you have the whole health issues from it.
 
I picked up a 6.5" endli that was 2+ years old and it's already close to 10" after just a couple months. I think they will grow for you.
 
Okay well I'm waiting on him to respond to my offer and hopefully I'll be able to rejuvenate them.
I'll hope for the best I guess.
Thanks for your responses everyone.
 
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