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	Redbelly Piranha in 40 gallons
GQatPSU69 Small Fry Posts: 6 Kudos: 6 Votes: 0 Registered: 07-Nov-2005	Can a Redbelly Piranha be ok in a 35 or 40 gallon tank? There are so many different opinions online, but what is the answer?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:37
So_Very_Sneaky Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3238 Kudos: 2272 Votes: 201 Registered: 10-Mar-2004	Hi there, I would say that considering the fact that a Red Belly grows to 12 inches and possibly larger, I would say no, a 40g tank is not large enough for a 12 inch fish. If you want to keep piranha, I think a better size tank would be 75g or larger. That would just be my opinion though, and Im sure you will get more opinions! Come Play Yahtzee With Me! http://games.atari.com Http://www.myleague.com/yahtgames
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:37
importfan878 Enthusiast Posts: 169 Kudos: 212 Votes: 8 Registered: 22-Jun-2005	you could get some type of pir-ranha, not shoaling ,smaller ones
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:37
Brybenn Mega Fish Posts: 1217 Kudos: 1173 Votes: 1 Registered: 02-Mar-2003	one wood b ok in a 40 until bout a year old at which it should b at least 6" if kept in a 40 it will never reach anywhere close to its projected size n wont live as long nor grow as fast a 75 is perfect for 1 red for life i raise my fish in smaller tanks n upgrade them as i move them out but i move the smallest of the fish to a bigger tank first to allow them to gain in size to b equal to the others if u do decide a 40 gallon is all u got itd b ok for a year or so but keep the water clear n clean n much filtraation
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:37
bettachris Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3875 Kudos: 4173 Votes: 452 Registered: 13-Jun-2004	i also questioned about this, but the answers i got were, that red belly piranhas like to school, and if but in not alot of room, will kill eachother, so a tank of 200 gallons is a good min, fora school of 6-8.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:37
longhairedgit Fish Guru Lord of the Beasts Posts: 2502 Kudos: 1778 Votes: 29 Registered: 21-Aug-2005	Id have to agree with chris unless you want a school of piranha with no eyes.Theyre a chunky fish, and they like to test cagemates, they have to have getaway room. Messy feeders just isnt the word. You'll need water volume to cope with the pollution they create. Sure Ive seen them in smaller tanks, but then they dont seem to last too long like that either. Last edited by longhairedgit at 12-Nov-2005 00:51
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:37


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