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astroboy28blue Small Fry Posts: 1 Votes: 0 Registered: 03-Sep-2004	What are the requirements to setup a Piranha tank? size, quantity, setup, availability in South Australia.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:23
victimizati0n Banned Posts: 1217 Kudos: 1105 Votes: 31 Registered: 29-Apr-2004	Im pretty sure you need a bigger tank for prianha's. Im not sure what the minimum is, but i would have to say 125 gallons.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:23
terranova Fish Master Posts: 1984 Kudos: 1889 Votes: 229 Registered: 09-Jul-2003	PM Shinigami I think he's got some good piranha info. Piranhas need large tanks and very special care, they are not to be taken up by a new aquarist. Make sure you know what your getting into before getting these guys. [span class="edited"][Edited by ferretfanatic 2004-09-05 13:35][/span] -Formerly known as the Ferretfish
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:23
just beginning Moderator Literature Nerd Posts: 1879 Kudos: 1380 Votes: 198 Registered: 17-Dec-2000	Piranha are illegal to import and (I believe) keep in Australia. The closest thing we can get here are silver dollars. So you might need to reconsider! The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it. - Oscar Wilde
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:23
nattereri Mega Fish Posts: 1075 Kudos: 1157 Votes: 39 Registered: 16-Aug-2003	It depends on the piranhas you decide to keep. Usually the most common are Red Bellies (Pygocentrus nattereri), which get to 12" and should be kept in no less than 55 Gallons, in which you could keep 3. The rule of thumb for RBPs is one per 20 gallons. There are 3 species in the genus Pygocentrus which can be schooled, but any other piranhas (Serrasalmus, Pristobrycon and Pygopristis) msut be kept singly. All piranha like a large tank with lots of roots and driftwood. But, as just beginning said, I beleive they are illegal in Australia.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:23


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