I am thinking of buying some Piranha's to keep as pets. Is this a good idea?If it is please tell me what I can actually do with them and what I need to keep them. How much will the equipment cost (and the fish) and If it isn't please advise what pet to to get instead.
2007-01-07 06:39:02 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
Piranahas make really good pets, its fun to raise them to. You usally buy them really small at local pet stores but rarely you find large ones in pet stores, but the are cool little creatures. they live better in group of 3-5 and grow pretty fast. Once the right size with you will achive in about 1 month the will eat feeder fish and it's pretty nice seeing them hut them down. But pacos are like piranhas but won't have to get rid of them when they grow, since as a pirannaha grows and becomes fairly larger it's care will be come harder. Pacos are vegitarain (most of the time) and grows just like pirannhas, they have no teeth though if your looking for somethihng fierce. You will need about a 20- 30 gallon tank wich range is from 120-190 $ depending which tank you want whatb sice and so forth. The fish will cost you about 4.00$ per fish and for decorations it will cost you another 40$ If a hood and a filter and a heater are not included then it will be another 50$
Glad to help!
2007-01-07 08:22:23 · answer #1 · answered by Jack Herbert 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Most pet shops sell Red Bellied Piranhas. They do have teeth and can even bite through nets! So they would be quite a handful. I say handful but not physically! They will bite if you put your hands in the water.
And i can imagine many grow big.
We have 2 Silver Dollar fish in our aquarium. They are from the Piranha family, and are quite attractive. They wont bite you and grow to a decent size. Mine are about the size of a bar of soap now.
To keep any Tropical fish you will need a decent sized tank, some gravel, a heater, a good filter, and for decoration add some plants or bog wood.
Silver Dollars look like this :
http://www.lilviv.com/pets/fish/ocean180/silver_dollars2.jpg
2007-01-07 20:19:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Piranhas are best left to more experienced aquarium owners, as they'll attack practically anything.
Tropical Fish tank rookies are better off with a mix such as:
- Guppies
- Neon Tetra (related to the pirhana, but more friendly)
- Angel Fish
- Tiger Barb
- Black Molly
- Bristlenose Catfish
- Leopard Catfish
2007-01-07 20:18:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
What an interesting pet you have chosen. The fanged fish would need a good size tank. And do not put your hand in the tank!
2014-01-06 15:42:28 · answer #4 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do you want a piranha they are useless and it might bite when your getting it out if the tank you should get a gold fish instead.
2007-01-07 18:55:45 · answer #5 · answered by ~Latin Bella~ 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
they make good pets to watch like any fish do, they require a heated tank and a bit more care and attention than the norm. they do not bite if you put yr fingers in the tank even if you wiggle them about, they will only bite if they taste blood or can sense an open wound,cut or graze etc. its best to get them from a specialist they will giv you the best advice, i sugg you look online for info or go to your local library b4 making any decisions
2007-01-07 16:58:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
piranha's are not a good idea imagine if you have had a row with the long haired one and you have a bath she might chuck em in the bath with you.try a wart hog they are lovely looking well better than some of the women i've picked up in Stoke on Trent
2007-01-07 14:58:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
piranhas could make good pets but are not very good at looking after themselves, i had a pair many light years ago and when i chucked a tin of beans in the bowl with a can opener they just left them alone, also not very good walkers.
2007-01-07 14:48:58 · answer #8 · answered by country boy 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Firstly, 'Piranha' when made plural into 'Piranhas', does NOT require the use of an apostrophe. Apostrophes are only used for ownership (Jim's shoes) or contraction (Can't=can not).
Piranhas require a heated tank which can be purchased from any aquatic store. They will eat small live fish or little chunks of meat.
For prices you will need to consult a shop that sells them. They aren't usually very expensive though.
2007-01-07 15:35:25 · answer #9 · answered by lellylurve 3 · 1⤊ 6⤋
Are you CRAZY??? First, I seriously doubt that you can get these fish at any kind of fish/pet store. These things are like raising SHARKS! They will bite your fingers off if you stick them in the tank. So, NO-these are NOT good pets! If you are looking for something nice to look at, why not get a couple of Angel fish? These are not the nicest fish either, but they won't bite you---but, don't put any other small fish in the tank with them--the Angels will eat them. Good luck.
2007-01-07 14:48:51 · answer #10 · answered by sharon w 5 · 1⤊ 6⤋