Red belly piranha help

[Nathenrauch]

I just purchased 7 rbps and I have a fully cycled 55 gallon tank I was wondering what they need?

 

[jwh0818]

You should always, always, always research before you buy anything and everything in this hobby, no matter what.

Btw, they get to be around 12" each and at adult size for 7 of those bad boys, you will need a 300+ gallon tank.

 

[Nathenrauch]

Thanks for your input.

 

[jwh0818]

Thanks for your input.

Your question to what they need is too vague. What exactly are you asking?

 

[GodFan]

I just purchased 7 rbps and I have a fully cycled 55 gallon tank I was wondering what they need?

You should research first but alot of us dont because we are too darn impulsive. At least you are here bow right?
Anyway the best help I can offer is they will probably need live or frozen food. They also need a larger tank I believe.

Just a note to everyone posting advice is great. Posting acvice to do research before you buy is good advice. However how would you like it if you asked a questikn and that was the only reply you got? Try to at keast offer some help. Obviously he has already purchased and it is too late to research before.

 

[jwh0818]

I cannot offer much advice since I have never kept them but yes, a bigger tank is definetly in order.

http://www.fishkeeping.co.uk/modules/caresheets/caresheet.php?caresheetID=195

 

[Nathenrauch]

Thank you guys for all your help how long do you think I can have them in the 55 there like quarter sized

 

[GodFan]

Thank you guys for all your help how long do you think I can have them in the 55 there like quarter sized

I imagine a good while but I am definetly not sure!

 

[Mifsud]

They'll bite through cabling and hoses so under gravel filtration and heating is advised. RBPs prefer subdued lighting and places to hide such as bogwood.

I purchased a Pacu (A very similar species) without doing any research and placed it in a 35 gal for 8 months before he outgrew it and moved him to a 60 gal. After he outgrew that I gave him to my brother to keep in his 120. At 13" in length he has enough space in the 120 gal to turn, move, and do other fish activities.

With a few months before they kill each other for territory, this is a good time to prepare a space in your home for an incredibly large aquarium OR to try to find a new home for your new responsibility.

 

[Nathenrauch]

Should I post a pic of the tank?

 

[Mifsud]

Should I post a pic of the tank?

Never turning down an opportunity to see an aquarium, I will always answer this question with a "Yes please" =D

 

[enrgizerbunny]

Should I post a pic of the tank?

I'd love to see it.

I (think) I'm interested in keeping red bellied piranhas one day. From what I've read yes you will need a bigger tank for adult size.

Here's where I found some helpful info:
Piranha-Info.com© :: Piranha's as pets

 

[Nathenrauch]

current setup fluval c4 and aqueon 55/75

 

[Nathenrauch]

I think I'm going to have to move my moving bed filter from the tank if they chew through it

 

[Nathenrauch]

this is where they hide out

 

[Mifsud]

This is a great looking setup, you ought to be proud! Thank you for sharing

 

[Nathenrauch]

I'd love to see it.

I (think) I'm interested in keeping red bellied piranhas one day. From what I've read yes you will need a bigger tank for adult size.

Here's where I found some helpful info:
Piranha-Info.com© :: Piranha's as pets

Thank you so much for the info

 

[Nathenrauch]

This is a great looking setup, you ought to be proud! Thank you for sharing

Thank you!

 

[Nathenrauch]

is this fish food good?

 

[Nathenrauch]

they have gotten big fast!