Sanchezi

[LeToastaire]

Hey guys

I'm thinking about picking up a Serrasalmus Sanchezi for my 4' tank but I wonder if getting this fish small (I am assuming I'd buy one under 3") and putting him in such a large tank will be a detriment to him. Would it be better instead to separate have the tank with a screen and put something else in the other side? I know a lot of people use a grow out tank for their larger fish when they are small, so I'm curious as to it's necessity for a fish that's only expected to reach 7" in adulthood (which will take a while).

Thanks.

 

[JoeDizzleMPLS]

i really don't like tank dividers unless you have no other choice, they can cause alot of stress. if you are looking at getting a nice fish for a 4' tank but want something that will fill it out a bit better, you have quite a few other options. is the tank a 55, 75, or something else?

 

[LeToastaire]

The tank is a 55. I really like the look and personality (from what I can tell) of a Sanchezi, but you're right, I'm afraid he won't fill out the tank. I think once he grew up it would be fine but while he is a smaller fish it might not be a good idea.

I've been reading this forum for a while now and you seem to be somewhat of an expert on Piranhas in general. Do you have any suggestions or remedies? Your help is very much appreciated. Thank you!

 

[LeToastaire]

anybody? please?

 

[JoeDizzleMPLS]

sorry for the late response, i've been moving (it sucked, haha). in a 55, a good sized sanchezi would fill it out pretty well, so would a mac, eigenmanni, or a small rhom. you have quite a few options, especially if you can upgrade tanks in the future. if you like the sanchezi, i say go with that.