piranhas

[jmaster]

hi all

wat is the min size tank u could keep a single one in??

it would b around 2inch at the mo

thanx all

 

[WILDER]

What type of piranha, as some need larger tanks than others.

 

[Discomafia]

20 gallons for one, but it don't keep one in a 20 gal.

 

[Shizat]

They are schooling fish too so keep in mind you probably want at least 2 to 3.

 

[FrankSlapperinni]

a 75 gallon would be the minimum size for a school of 5 red bellied piranhas ( with less that five they can become very insecure and stressed), but this would only be with extensive water changes, as they are very messy fish.
A Black Rhom is a solitary piranha that can only be kept alone, but grows significantly larger that red bellies and should also be kept in a 75 gallon.

 

[Discomafia]

I would say 100 gallons for 5 red bellied piranhas. Read in a thread that I can't seem to find now, that 20 gallons for 1 piranha is a good estimate. So for 5, you'd need a 100 gallon tank at least... I'll try to find the thread I saw that info in...

AHA... Here it is!

http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=52210&hl=

Only applies if you plan on keeping red bellied piranhas I guess, you'll have to be more specific if you want anymore help I'm afraid...

 

[MVP]

Im a piranha keeper my self i have a 55g with three of them they get along great but if you only want 1 this can be very boreing and their not that aggressive so id suggest a bigger tank and get a shoal also i will send you a website on them.

Its called PiranhaFury.com its a web board like this.



Good luck an awesome fish to own.