I have 2 Red Belly Piranhas (aproximatly 7-9 inches each)and a Pleco (10 inches) in a 75 gallon tank that i have had with no real problems for more than 2 years. I am wondering if there are any suitable and tankmates for the piranhas. Any ideas or suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you
2007-08-09 08:07:11 · 9 answers · asked by erik69311 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
really nothing that you can b attached to, with predators u mut expect that anything you add in there will be eatten.
My RBPs will not tolerate another fish except a pacu.
But plated catfish are really safe to go with, like plecos. Holpo catfish and porthole catfishes are smaller,but have been kept with RBPs in the past.
Larger tanks like in public aquariums have ben able to house other fishes due to the fact of shear tanksize+wellfeed RBPs.
Remember the mother natures energy law. That a predator that is well feed wont waste more energy then it can gain. Ex. A full grown full RBP will not waste energy to catch a small neon tetra,which will give the fish very little energy in return.
But that is just to show you that it can be done, but only by professionals in piblic aquariums.
2007-08-09 11:34:12 · answer #1 · answered by Coral Reef Forum 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Piranha Tank Mates
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Tank mates for Red Belly Piranhas?
I have 2 Red Belly Piranhas (aproximatly 7-9 inches each)and a Pleco (10 inches) in a 75 gallon tank that i have had with no real problems for more than 2 years. I am wondering if there are any suitable and tankmates for the piranhas. Any ideas or suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you
2015-08-12 08:21:22 · answer #3 · answered by Arlo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any slow moving fish like large Tetras (Congo Tetras are good) are good. Hyperactive fish will stress the Piranhas and make them aggressive. Also, avoid most Cichlids as they will be too aggressive for the Piranhas (except maybe some Ram Cichlids or Apistos). For more help with compatibility, check out the link in my profile.
Nosoop4u
EDIT: Goldfish are coldwater fish and will do poorly in a tropical tank. They also may be seen as food, leading to parasites transmitted from prey to predator.
2007-08-09 10:27:59 · answer #4 · answered by nosoop4u246 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
do not any fish in a tank with a piranha in it. well a big Pleco can and puffers can to. but if you want to put a puffer in there remember to feed the piranhas enough food or the they will eat the puffers. hope this helps!!!
2007-08-09 15:38:55 · answer #5 · answered by bub 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, Sorry to inform you that the only good tank mates for Piranhas are other Piranhas.
2007-08-09 08:13:22 · answer #6 · answered by fishbarn 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Well...I think if you get a 200 gallon tank then maybe a barracuda!There both mean!or try 1 more piranha.4 is when they fight.
2007-08-09 08:16:25 · answer #7 · answered by ♀freak and proud♀ 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Goldfish. "Let the Games Begin!"
2007-08-09 08:11:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Pissed_Limey...you are so mean.
2007-08-16 04:01:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋