ok i have 4 RBP, i was just wonder what the difference was between super reds and RBP. cause mine are really red, they eyes are kinda red, and they have like red stipes that go up thier sides a lil. thanks for the info in advance.
Rob
Rob
whats the difference
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COMMENTS ABOUT SUPER REDS OR SNAKESKIN Pygocentrus nattereri BY FRANK MAGALLANES
The common name Super Red is meaningless for any specific P. nattereri since these fish can be highly colored in dark red or reddish-orange within its range. A look at the geographical forms of P. nattereri can show that some are more brilliant than others. This color can also be lost during the fishes growth in your aquarium or a dealer's tank as the fish matures. The dealer who coined that name for his fish was probably unaware (at the time) this name could apply to a number of species. It is a relatively new name in the piranha hobby and it is indeed foolish to just attach it to just one locality of P. nattereri.
As for the reticulated P. nattereri, this feature is found on some but not all of the fishes from the middle Amazon. If one wanted to call this a Snakeskin, then that would be fine for a common name so long as the person understands that feature is eventually lost behind the brilliant scales. For some unknown reason, this name was eventually grouped with Super Red. Again its value is a minor concern. The real value in these wild fishes is the fact they are wild and can replenish a diminished gene pool if you are into breeding piranhas. Some people collect solely for their beauty (which is what I do). Others because they are "wild" and in that there is value.
The important thing for everyone to remember is BE INFORMED and don't blame dealers if they use a common name. It's up to you, the consumer, to know the difference.
i got this off the OPEFE website, http://www.opefe.com/nattereri.html
The common name Super Red is meaningless for any specific P. nattereri since these fish can be highly colored in dark red or reddish-orange within its range. A look at the geographical forms of P. nattereri can show that some are more brilliant than others. This color can also be lost during the fishes growth in your aquarium or a dealer's tank as the fish matures. The dealer who coined that name for his fish was probably unaware (at the time) this name could apply to a number of species. It is a relatively new name in the piranha hobby and it is indeed foolish to just attach it to just one locality of P. nattereri.
As for the reticulated P. nattereri, this feature is found on some but not all of the fishes from the middle Amazon. If one wanted to call this a Snakeskin, then that would be fine for a common name so long as the person understands that feature is eventually lost behind the brilliant scales. For some unknown reason, this name was eventually grouped with Super Red. Again its value is a minor concern. The real value in these wild fishes is the fact they are wild and can replenish a diminished gene pool if you are into breeding piranhas. Some people collect solely for their beauty (which is what I do). Others because they are "wild" and in that there is value.
The important thing for everyone to remember is BE INFORMED and don't blame dealers if they use a common name. It's up to you, the consumer, to know the difference.
i got this off the OPEFE website, http://www.opefe.com/nattereri.html
well how bout som epics than.... tell me what you think. there are a total of 4 P's, but i just a close up of a 2 of them...
well usally they get like 30+ feeders in the begining of the week *begins to hide*, than after they finish those up, i give them beef heart, blood worm cubes, and krill. im oging to get 1lb of shrim this week too. that should last a few weeks. so what does the extra bone in thier spine look like. can you notice it from looking at them? thanks for all the replies.
rxracer;561705; said:
The super red has a more pronounced, longated back....They(members of another forum) disected a few reds and super reds, and came up with this conclusion....
I've had my 10 red bellies for over a year now and most of the time the red is dull. Sometimes it's super noticicble. See if you can track any changes like that. But there's no such thing just a gimick. Kind like buying a teacup terrier they don't exist. Just got ripped off for the runt thats all.
so mine are just RBP right???? i just want to make sure..... what do you think of the diet i feed them...???