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kidbetta · 03-13-2005, 02:42 AM

"Rhoms as said by Piranha-fury. ****That would be the Black Piranha, which contradicts what kidbetta says... but I feel they are correct considering Cariba can be housed with other Caribas and rhoms cannot be housed with anything. (Fish first) "

Piranha-fury will also tell you that there are other piranhas like the Altuvie that cannot be housed with anything..... The Elongatus and the irritant cannot be housed with anything either....

Where in Piranha-fury does it say that Rhoms are the most aggressive/dangerous of the piranhas? I know that some people believe they are and others that they are not........

Yes, ****the Black Piranha who is also known as the White Piranha or Rhom (Caribe Amarillo) (Caribe ojo rojo){ true name -Serrasalmus rhombeus}- is more aggressive ****than the Red Belly Piranha.......

Those 2 Piranhas are the most known/kept and sold piranhas in the U.S. which ****I think is probly the reason why most people will think that the Rhom is the most aggressive Piranha ....

Some who have kept Rhoms and other Piranha species will tell you that The Elongatus are more aggressive...... Others will tell you that the Altuvie/Irritant/Caribe are more aggressive.... there just hard to get so people don't know about them......
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Everyone has their own opinion and reasons on what piranha they think is more aggressive....... I suggest doing research instead of just believing the first thing you hear....... ****Only then you should form your own opinion......

+ no matter what piranha you get........

In the End.......
As stated by someone else before....... The most dangerous piranha is the one that jumps out of the tank and is flopping all around the floor ready to bite you....... so be carefull... ****

For some interesting sites that have information of various types of piranhas check these out..... I'm sure that there are others.....

1. http://www.aquascapeonline.com/store...?idCategory=22

2. http://www.angelfire.com/biz/piranha..._Piranhas.html
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Here is some more info. on piranhas written by a member of the UK Piranha Club

The complete info. given can be found on this link : http://www.aquarticles.com/articles/...r_Piranha.html

The following is a piece of what he says......
Pygocentrus
Nattereri - Commonly known as the "red bellied" Piranha. Is found in various locations in the Amazon. Often seen in Aquarium shops but mostly tank bred.

Caribe - Location is Venezuela. These are fierce fish with similar looks to that of the red belly but have a large black humeral spot behind the gill plate.

Ternetzi - A golden bellied cousin of the red belly from Argentina.

Piraya - Known as the "King" of Piranha, this fish is rare and expensive, coming from the Rio Sao Francisco region of the Amazon. Amazing gold streak up the flanks and probably the most aggressive of the Pygocentrus family. Not a beginner's Piranha!!!!

Serrasalmus
Rhombeus - Commonly known as the "Black" Piranha and famous for its dark markings and evil red eye. These fish can grow to over 18" in length and cannot be kept with other Piranha as they are solitary hunters. An amazing show-piece fish but has to have a large tank. Some variants include the Peruvian high back, Brazilian black, Xingu gold and Diamond.

Brandtii - Well known to be probably the most aggressive of all Piranha, this little devil comes from the same area as P.piraya. Growing to a max of 10", they get a lovely gold/bronze colouring in adulthood. Again, S.brandti must be kept away from other Piranha.

Elongatus - Commonly known as the "Pike" Piranha, this is a streamlined fish that, like the Pike, is built for quick attacks from its hiding place behind sunken trees or vegetation. They come with various face and stomach markings depending on the areas they come from. Again, you may not see them growing much more than 10" and needs to be housed alone.

Spilopleura - This fish comes in two main builds. One known as the "Gold" Spilo and the other being a "Ruby Red" Spilo. A great fish which can be mixed with some fish of the Pygocentrus family, but is extremely aggressive and a fin nipper. I have known one to be introduced into an 8 foot long tank with some huge Caribe, Ternetzi and Nattereri, and within a week had them all cornered and ruled the tank, and it was only 6" long. When I sold it to the guy I thought it would be fish food before the morning…..how wrong was I!!!!!!

Geryi - An amazing looking Piranha with a purple line running the entire length of its body from behind the scull to the tail. Can shoal with other Geryi but is also a fin nipper.

Manueli - A very rare Piranha who has similar looks to the P.caribe but a longer snout. Must be kept alone and is very aggressive. This fish can also grow to 16" if in the correct tank.

the rest is on the site......

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03-13-2005, 02:42 AM	#7
kidbetta Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: NYC Posts: 37	Piranhas "Rhoms as said by Piranha-fury. **That would be the Black Piranha, which contradicts what kidbetta says... but I feel they are correct considering Cariba can be housed with other Caribas and rhoms cannot be housed with anything. (Fish first) " Piranha-fury will also tell you that there are other piranhas like the Altuvie that cannot be housed with anything..... The Elongatus and the irritant cannot be housed with anything either.... Where in Piranha-fury does it say that Rhoms are the most aggressive/dangerous of the piranhas? I know that some people believe they are and others that they are not........ Yes, the Black Piranha who is also known as the White Piranha or Rhom (Caribe Amarillo) (Caribe ojo rojo){ true name -Serrasalmus rhombeus}- is more aggressive than the Red Belly Piranha....... Those 2 Piranhas are the most known/kept and sold piranhas in the U.S. which I think is probly the reason why most people will think that the Rhom is the most aggressive Piranha .... Some who have kept Rhoms and other Piranha species will tell you that The Elongatus are more aggressive...... Others will tell you that the Altuvie/Irritant/Caribe are more aggressive.... there just hard to get so people don't know about them...... ..... Everyone has their own opinion and reasons on what piranha they think is more aggressive....... I suggest doing research instead of just believing the first thing you hear....... Only then you should form your own opinion...... + no matter what piranha you get........ In the End....... As stated by someone else before....... The most dangerous piranha is the one that jumps out of the tank and is flopping all around the floor ready to bite you....... so be carefull... ** For some interesting sites that have information of various types of piranhas check these out..... I'm sure that there are others..... 1. http://www.aquascapeonline.com/store...?idCategory=22 2. http://www.angelfire.com/biz/piranha..._Piranhas.html ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Here is some more info. on piranhas written by a member of the UK Piranha Club The complete info. given can be found on this link : http://www.aquarticles.com/articles/...r_Piranha.html The following is a piece of what he says...... Pygocentrus Nattereri - Commonly known as the "red bellied" Piranha. Is found in various locations in the Amazon. Often seen in Aquarium shops but mostly tank bred. Caribe - Location is Venezuela. These are fierce fish with similar looks to that of the red belly but have a large black humeral spot behind the gill plate. Ternetzi - A golden bellied cousin of the red belly from Argentina. Piraya - Known as the "King" of Piranha, this fish is rare and expensive, coming from the Rio Sao Francisco region of the Amazon. Amazing gold streak up the flanks and probably the most aggressive of the Pygocentrus family. Not a beginner's Piranha!!!! Serrasalmus Rhombeus - Commonly known as the "Black" Piranha and famous for its dark markings and evil red eye. These fish can grow to over 18" in length and cannot be kept with other Piranha as they are solitary hunters. An amazing show-piece fish but has to have a large tank. Some variants include the Peruvian high back, Brazilian black, Xingu gold and Diamond. Brandtii - Well known to be probably the most aggressive of all Piranha, this little devil comes from the same area as P.piraya. Growing to a max of 10", they get a lovely gold/bronze colouring in adulthood. Again, S.brandti must be kept away from other Piranha. Elongatus - Commonly known as the "Pike" Piranha, this is a streamlined fish that, like the Pike, is built for quick attacks from its hiding place behind sunken trees or vegetation. They come with various face and stomach markings depending on the areas they come from. Again, you may not see them growing much more than 10" and needs to be housed alone. Spilopleura - This fish comes in two main builds. One known as the "Gold" Spilo and the other being a "Ruby Red" Spilo. A great fish which can be mixed with some fish of the Pygocentrus family, but is extremely aggressive and a fin nipper. I have known one to be introduced into an 8 foot long tank with some huge Caribe, Ternetzi and Nattereri, and within a week had them all cornered and ruled the tank, and it was only 6" long. When I sold it to the guy I thought it would be fish food before the morning…..how wrong was I!!!!!! Geryi - An amazing looking Piranha with a purple line running the entire length of its body from behind the scull to the tail. Can shoal with other Geryi but is also a fin nipper. Manueli - A very rare Piranha who has similar looks to the P.caribe but a longer snout. Must be kept alone and is very aggressive. This fish can also grow to 16" if in the correct tank. the rest is on the site...... .