i've been looking into what fish to have and they sound cool but i read that your not allowed to keep them without a lisence coz they're classed as dangerous????
2006-10-18 10:32:05 · 14 answers · asked by ??? 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
I would suggest getting a Pacu. Look similar to Pirhana's, but legal in all states. They can grow big.
Here's a picture of a Red Bellied Pacu:
http://www.thaifishingguide.com/images/fish/freshwaterfish/red_bellied_pacu.jpg
2006-10-18 11:13:27 · answer #1 · answered by commish144 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can own a paranah....but there are some rules:
1-first to get it you need a 50-70 gallon tank with no other fish or paranahs
2-they are expencive any where from 300 to 500 bucks and you have to specail order them which is a lot of money for fish
3- dont be scared about them act like they are a normal goldfish if you dont scare it it will be ok
2006-10-18 18:34:21 · answer #2 · answered by Hottie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are not attractive fish, and if you just want an aggressive fish, you'd do better with a large cichlid - Jack Dempsey, Green Terror, etc.
Pacu is very similar to Piranha, and are generally legal to own, but they do get 30 inches long
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pacu_(fish)
Here is another message board on legal Piranha keeping http://www.answerbag.com/q_view.php/12212
"don't know if they would make good pets, because I don't intend to find out. I found a resource which indicates that there are 24 states that prohibit piranha, though some my allow ownership by permit.
Those states are [by abbreviation]: AK, CA, HI, WA, NV, UT, CO, AZ, NM, TX OK, AR, LA, MS, AL, GA, FL, SC, NC, VA, KY, MA, NY, and ME. "
Here's an interesting article about the piranha's reputation http://www.newsday.com/news/local/longisland/ny-lspets4905891sep25,0,7730033.column?coll=ny-top-headlines
2006-10-18 18:29:26 · answer #3 · answered by judy a 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not in NYC. I have had Pacu's in the past, they have very similar eating habits. The danger of the Piranha is that when they get really large people tend to dump them in the local waters..if it's warm enough they can survive, breed, and kill off the local inhabitants.
Pacu's will come up to the top of the tank and let you feed them..and will nip fingers if they are hungry.
They are much more attractive than the piranha, and much more easy to find.
If your interest is in owning something that eats live food, or carnivorous, try chiclids, or pacus..both legal and alot of fun to watch!
2006-10-18 19:48:08 · answer #4 · answered by kat k 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pet stores carry the Gourami which is the cousin of the Piranhas. Probably $4 and up.
P.s. you might wanna learn to spell Piranha right
2006-10-18 17:53:44 · answer #5 · answered by firefury1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I belive you need to look into the future . what if this thing get's away from you and goes into your local water's? are you going to swim in that water??? I dont think you want to be in the same water.legal or not I'd say forget them and get another type of fish .
2006-10-18 18:26:25 · answer #6 · answered by vinel10 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you will have to check with your local government because they are dangerous they can eat a human alive so since they can be involved in a murder you will have to get a special permint to have them
2006-10-18 17:42:44 · answer #7 · answered by jocef_2_0_06 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't think of any one that would want paraihna's in the first place but a NUT.
2006-10-18 17:36:40 · answer #8 · answered by fonda b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I Beleave that you can. I would check at the local pet store they would know for sure!
2006-10-18 17:39:20 · answer #9 · answered by tygereyez03 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on where you live. They're illegal in California. I know that.
2006-10-18 17:51:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋