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Mostlycichlids Cichlid Specialist

Posts: 4507
Age: 32 Location: New Mexico USA Favorite Fish: Jaguar Cichlid
 | Subject: Piranha Sun Jan 04, 2009 1:19 pm | |
| Well originally I was thinking about a EBJD breeding project. Then I though a 55g would probably be too small. I have changed my mind and have decided I need another 100g+ tank. I think I am going to take my 75g and turn it in to a Red Belly Piranha tank and move some fish in to the 125-180g?! I will then also have a empty 55g at that point. I used to keep six 10-12in. piranhas and they were so fun esp when feeding and schooling. A truely fun group of fish and predatory. _________________ "There he goes - one of God's own prototypes - a high powered mutant of some kind never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die".
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
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Silver Dollar Dude Banned
Posts: 910
Age: 18
 | Subject: Re: Piranha Sun Jan 04, 2009 1:33 pm | |
| Becareful they are real skittish. |
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Mostlycichlids Cichlid Specialist

Posts: 4507
Age: 32 Location: New Mexico USA Favorite Fish: Jaguar Cichlid
 | Subject: Re: Piranha Sun Jan 04, 2009 2:02 pm | |
| Not in my experience, the ones I had were very social and always hungry! _________________ "There he goes - one of God's own prototypes - a high powered mutant of some kind never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die".
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
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Silver Dollar Dude Banned
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Age: 18
 | Subject: Re: Piranha Sun Jan 04, 2009 3:01 pm | |
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saint_felony The Turtle Whisperer

Posts: 1902
 | Subject: Re: Piranha Sun Jan 04, 2009 9:59 pm | |
| My experiences with Piranha are just like big sev. All the ones I've seen are mad skittish and freak out at the drop of a hat. I had one that I took in that lost an eye from freaking out and ramming into something at the fish store.
If you do get 'em I recommend splurging on a good pair of long tongs. They came in very handy with the little nippers. |
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Mostlycichlids Cichlid Specialist

Posts: 4507
Age: 32 Location: New Mexico USA Favorite Fish: Jaguar Cichlid
 | Subject: Re: Piranha Sun Jan 04, 2009 10:10 pm | |
| Well I can say the ones I had were skittish at times and occasionally would find one flopping on the floor from jumping out. _________________ "There he goes - one of God's own prototypes - a high powered mutant of some kind never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die".
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
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saint_felony The Turtle Whisperer

Posts: 1902
 | Subject: Re: Piranha Sun Jan 04, 2009 10:23 pm | |
| With you having a kid a mesh metal lid wouldn't be bad either.
I use these (and some bricks) on anything I don't want the kids accidentally sticking their hands into:
http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2752186
Also works real good for keeping jumpy fish in the tanks. |
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Mostlycichlids Cichlid Specialist

Posts: 4507
Age: 32 Location: New Mexico USA Favorite Fish: Jaguar Cichlid
 | Subject: Re: Piranha Sun Jan 04, 2009 10:24 pm | |
| Hmm...thanks for the link! _________________ "There he goes - one of God's own prototypes - a high powered mutant of some kind never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die".
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
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saint_felony The Turtle Whisperer

Posts: 1902
 | Subject: Re: Piranha Sun Jan 04, 2009 10:26 pm | |
| They got solid one piece ones as well in the actual stores, I just prefer the hinged ones. |
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Silver Dollar Dude Banned
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Age: 18
 | Subject: Re: Piranha Mon Jan 05, 2009 3:17 am | |
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Mike D DIY Guy

Posts: 1842
Age: 28 Location: Maine Humor: You can't offend me
 | Subject: Re: Piranha Mon Jan 05, 2009 8:31 am | |
| Ooooo. I cant wait to see em! |
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Silver Dollar Dude Banned
Posts: 910
Age: 18
 | Subject: Re: Piranha Mon Jan 05, 2009 1:57 pm | |
| | Mike D wrote: | | Ooooo. I cant wait to see em! |
There cool |
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saint_felony The Turtle Whisperer

Posts: 1902
 | Subject: Re: Piranha Mon Jan 12, 2009 10:36 pm | |
| You still interested in Piranha? I got a call from the fish store near me. Someone dropped off two 8 inchers. One has some brusing on it's lower lip, but both appear to be healthy otherwise. Currently only eating live food.
I didn't pick them up, since I think Piranha are a gigantic pain in the butt. I can call them back if you want. |
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Silver Dollar Dude Banned
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Age: 18
 | Subject: Re: Piranha Tue Jan 13, 2009 2:48 am | |
| | saint_felony wrote: | You still interested in Piranha? I got a call from the fish store near me. Someone dropped off two 8 inchers. One has some brusing on it's lower lip, but both appear to be healthy otherwise. Currently only eating live food.
I didn't pick them up, since I think Piranha are a gigantic pain in the butt. I can call them back if you want. |
No I am not interested in the P's. |
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Mostlycichlids Cichlid Specialist

Posts: 4507
Age: 32 Location: New Mexico USA Favorite Fish: Jaguar Cichlid
 | Subject: Re: Piranha Tue Jan 13, 2009 10:36 am | |
|  I am still interested although I really don't have the room right now....I am looking to probably June! I will prob buy juvies two really is not a good number to keep 5-6 is better so they can school otherwise they are skittish. What kind of Piranha are they...do you know? _________________ "There he goes - one of God's own prototypes - a high powered mutant of some kind never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die".
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