Predators In A 125l?

TimNorwich · Sep 23, 2009

So basically, just wondering if I can get any predatory fish in my Rio 125?

I really wanted some Piranahs, but couldnt get a tank any bigger than 125L

Are there any smaller species of Piranahs?

What other alternatives are there?

Many thanks,

Tim.

Truck · Sep 23, 2009

timmyboynorwich said:
So basically, just wondering if I can get any predatory fish in my Rio 125?

I really wanted some Piranahs, but couldnt get a tank any bigger than 125L

Are there any smaller species of Piranahs?

What other alternatives are there?

Many thanks,

Tim.

you may want to research exodons

Mr._Fishy · Sep 23, 2009

A sanchezi or irritans sould do okay in that. I have a sanchezi in a 29g. You could also use it to grow out larger serras. An Erythrinus erythrinus would also probably be fine too.

bitteraspects · Sep 23, 2009

exodons are your best bet.
theyre like piranhas... but better.

bitteraspects · Sep 23, 2009

http

/www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEiXbOhKlQQ[

TimNorwich · Sep 24, 2009

They do look pretty rapid.

Dont think i've ever seen them in any of my LFS.

What requirements do they have? Empty tank, free of plants?

How big do they get?

Also, i've always wondered what would happen if you put your arm in to move something around at the bottom of the tank?

bitteraspects · Sep 24, 2009

basic amazon requirements.
they do well in both planted and bare tanks. no problem eating, or uprooting plants.
they grow to be an average of 3"

heres my planted exodon tank.

and another feeding video (the above tank)
http

/www.youtube.com/watch?v=6#129###y84EsQ0

TimNorwich · Sep 24, 2009

All of the tanks I've seen with them in look overstocked.

Can you feed them feeder fish?

Are they available I'm the UK as I've never seen them.

Thanks,

Tim

bitteraspects · Sep 24, 2009

lol. thats because i heavily overstock my tanks. hahah. but more than make up for it in filtration. :good:

you can have a group as small as 10 exodons (10pc minimum), in a huge tank if you wanted, but they do much better in large groups.
they will accept live foods, but i do not feed them feeders.
as far as availability, i couldn't say in your area. this is not a very common fish in the hobby, and just about anywhere in the world (short of maybe brazil) you will have to order and wait on your LFS to find some. they are usually pretty hard to get.