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Nick Taylor 421 Fingerling Posts: 40 Votes: 0 Registered: 23-Jun-2004   | I am thinking of getting some of these to put in a twenty gallon tank. I read that you should keep them in groups. But what i really want ot know about it the eating habits. i only want to get fish that eat other fish, and i was wondering if these fish will eat feeder fish. any other information that you could tell me would be fantastic. Thanks Nick |
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amilner Big Fish Posts: 429 Kudos: 654 Votes: 0 Registered: 05-Jul-2004  | Obviously, it gets its name from the formation of its teeth. This is not a community fish and does not do well even in a shoal of its own kind. The fish is often purchased by aquarists as a tank mate for a piranha. This is not a good idea as it is a food source for piranhas. However, these fish are notorious scale eaters and could kill young piranhas - to answer your question, I think they would eat feeders. |
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TIGER9 Enthusiast Posts: 237 Kudos: 174 Votes: 1 Registered: 06-Feb-2003 | this really isnt a fish for a 20g. they can get over 6in. but if you do get a big enough tank then a school of exos is very cool, always moving. yes, they will definitely eat feeders. if this is something thats a must have make sure to get at least 7-10 of them. they can be very aggresive to each other if their numbers are to low. im definitely with ya as far as wanting predatory fish. good luck. |
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| amilner Big Fish Posts: 429 Kudos: 654 Votes: 0 Registered: 05-Jul-2004 | Tiger, have you kept them? |
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| TIGER9 Enthusiast Posts: 237 Kudos: 174 Votes: 1 Registered: 06-Feb-2003 | yea, ive had a small school(beginner mistake) and i also had one with a past school of red bellies. |
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