The Piranha Alternative

[dandaman]

As a piranha fan, and like many others out there in warm(er) water areas, i too feel the pain in not being able to raise these magnificent creatures in california, as they are hard-core illegal. HOWEVER, although few fish match the aggression and beauty of the piranha, there are alternatives to fans in illegal zones. Silver dollars are another awesome fish which is closely related to piranhas, sharing some of their characteristics. When fully mature, many metynnis species can grow in width, as they are quite thin, resembling the muscular build of other piranhas. On this thread feel free to comment on other piranha alternatives and any cool pics or info on the silver dollar. thanks
-Danny

 

[fishy12]

nothin like the real deal...but im in OHIO WOOT I GET TO KEEP........SRYY FOR BRAGGIN

 

[jp80911]

nothin like the real deal...but im in OHIO WOOT I GET TO KEEP........SRYY FOR BRAGGIN

lol stop rubbing it in.
is exodon legal in Cali?

 

[fishy12]

lol stop rubbing it in.
is exodon legal in Cali?

Idk wht its name is but there is a thread that tells all illegal fish in each state. If i knew the name i wld tell u but u cld try lookin for it........srry

 

[dragonsong]

This thread?
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=191893

 

[jp80911]

its Exodon Paradoxus, looks like it's legal in Cali according to the link above..unless i misread.

 

[bitteraspects]

indeed, they are legal in califas, and by by far the closest thing you will get to piranhas, plus theyre way more active than P's.

 

[Kolossus]

My wide bar blue hook dollars (Myleus Schomburgkii) are a great alternative to piranha (even though I'm not a piranha fan at all). But they are quite entertaining!

Sorry for the poor quality photo...

 

[dudey]

if i couldnt keep piranha a big shoal of exodons would be my choice
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[mfgl]

I only really like Rhoms, I dont especially like the look or rbps. Id be happy with cichlids if I couldnt have a rhom. I would love to have some of those pure olive green oscars, but I havent seen them since I was a teenager....If I saw some for sale even my Rhom might be looking for a new home since I cant afford a new tank.