what about pirahna?
- Thread starter matrixcrawler
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my initial response is NO, they are not very interesting--but that is contingent on whether or not you set-up their tank properly.
they are not the vicious man-eaters as seen on television, but most are actually shy and skittish....some only feeding on fins, or fish that are already dead.
http://www.piranha-fury.com/
M
they are not the vicious man-eaters as seen on television, but most are actually shy and skittish....some only feeding on fins, or fish that are already dead.
http://www.piranha-fury.com/
M
I have had reds that were very interesting and some that were pretty skittish. If you really want to get into piranhas, there are so many different types that deserve looking into. For pygos like Nattereri (red bellies), you can mix it up and get P. Cariba or P. Piraya, both are beautiful fish. Or the yellow variant of P. Nattereri is much thicker and a great fish. I have a mixed pygo tank with larger Cariba, Piraya and both yellow and red nattereri....a great tank. My favorite piranha tank is S. Geryi...a totally different type of piranha and a wonderful tank. For a single species tank I have a 16" S. Rhombeus that is just a beast and a wonderful show piece.
Moral of the story...there are a ton of different species of piranhas out there that can give many people what they are looking for in a fish.
Moral of the story...there are a ton of different species of piranhas out there that can give many people what they are looking for in a fish.
Piranha are an aquired taste. No, they do not live up to their undeserved reputation but are very fascinating for what they are. Check out Piranha Fury. com for in depth info. http://www.piranha-fury.com/forum/pfury/index.php?act=idx
after reading my post, i think i came off the wrong way.
what i SHOULD have said is yes, piranha can be just as interesting as any other fish.....the problem is that many people have no idea how to care for them properly...which can lead to not only the fish suffering for it but also give the hobbyist a dislike for the hobby.
i have seen both good piranha tanks, and VERY VERY poor piranha tanks.
M
what i SHOULD have said is yes, piranha can be just as interesting as any other fish.....the problem is that many people have no idea how to care for them properly...which can lead to not only the fish suffering for it but also give the hobbyist a dislike for the hobby.
i have seen both good piranha tanks, and VERY VERY poor piranha tanks.
M
