Have 5 Red Bellies Help Please

FlyingFarhad · 05-21-2007, 08:30 PM

Okay so here is where i'm at

. I have a 30g tank with 5 Red bellies the size of quarters. I know when they get bigger i'll have to sell a few.

But my questions are:

1. what to feed them? Frozen brine shrimp, feeders, pellets? I've currently been feeding them Frozen Br. shrimp.

2. Simming near the bottom opf the tank all the time? I have 5 artificial plants and lots of stones. No direct snlight (or any light for that matter). Suggestions?

Help is greatly appritiated, and any info is helpful. THANKS!

FARHAD AKA BMW E36 M3 '97

PEVINE · 05-22-2007, 09:10 PM

i talked to the guy at the lps here, he feeds the rbp there Krill ( my rbp is 3inchs, i feed him krill but cut it in 4ths for small piranhas make sure to thaw well tho ), theres 3 in the tank. i would also put in like 2 small feeders fo a while just for them to chase so they will no just sit around, and so the piranhas will no attack eachother, thats what they do at the lps here.....

if they eat the feeders take them out! i would not suggest feeding them maby once a month to keep the piranhas agresson up when they get a little bigger.

also i recomend a light timmer so when you turn the light on they will no get startled after 2 days my piranha was less shy after getting the timmer, 5$ best investment!

hope that helps
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vettech909 · 02-21-2008, 07:45 PM

i have a foot long red bellie and his name is mona.the male's tails are red with balck edges.he is in a 55 gallon and feed him feeders,cichlid pellets,and sometimes dog food

he is happy even thoush he might be a little too big

trashion · 02-21-2008, 10:05 PM

vettech: You really should reconsider keeping that fish in a tank that small. Also, I really doubt that it's a good idea to feed your fish dog food.

OP:
Don't keep the red bellies in there. They will stunt, and it's very unhealthy for them in the long run. You won't have to "sell a few," it's really not a good idea to keep them in a tank so small at all.

Scuba Kid · 02-22-2008, 08:15 AM

This thread was made 9 months ago. Check the date on the threads before posting. The user who originally asked the question hasn't even been here since May.

vettech909 · 02-22-2008, 10:26 PM

my pacu is perfectly happy and my vet said the natural oils would give his amune system build.i just set up a 500 gallon and waiting to filter out.

05-21-2007, 08:30 PM	#1
FlyingFarhad Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Age: 18 Posts: 2	Have 5 Red Bellies Help Please Okay so here is where i'm at . I have a 30g tank with 5 Red bellies the size of quarters. I know when they get bigger i'll have to sell a few. But my questions are: 1. what to feed them? Frozen brine shrimp, feeders, pellets? I've currently been feeding them Frozen Br. shrimp. 2. Simming near the bottom opf the tank all the time? I have 5 artificial plants and lots of stones. No direct snlight (or any light for that matter). Suggestions? Help is greatly appritiated, and any info is helpful. THANKS! FARHAD AKA BMW E36 M3 '97

05-22-2007, 09:10 PM	#2
PEVINE my fish are more amazing! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Franklin NH Age: 19 Posts: 177	i talked to the guy at the lps here, he feeds the rbp there Krill ( my rbp is 3inchs, i feed him krill but cut it in 4ths for small piranhas make sure to thaw well tho ), theres 3 in the tank. i would also put in like 2 small feeders fo a while just for them to chase so they will no just sit around, and so the piranhas will no attack eachother, thats what they do at the lps here..... if they eat the feeders take them out! i would not suggest feeding them maby once a month to keep the piranhas agresson up when they get a little bigger. also i recomend a light timmer so when you turn the light on they will no get startled after 2 days my piranha was less shy after getting the timmer, 5$ best investment! hope that helps i sugest piranha-furry.com its a piranha fourm. its good. helped me __________________ "The one who never makes mistakes doens't learn" Corporations pay people "just enough" money so they wont quit. People work just enough so they dont get fired. What's that about? Christopher Walken http://z7.invisionfree.com/Pixelcarworld/index.php?

02-21-2008, 07:45 PM	#3
vettech909 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Age: 18 Posts: 146	i have a foot long red bellie and his name is mona.the male's tails are red with balck edges.he is in a 55 gallon and feed him feeders,cichlid pellets,and sometimes dog foodhe is happy even thoush he might be a little too big

02-21-2008, 10:05 PM	#4
trashion girl anachronism Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,428	vettech: You really should reconsider keeping that fish in a tank that small. Also, I really doubt that it's a good idea to feed your fish dog food. OP: Don't keep the red bellies in there. They will stunt, and it's very unhealthy for them in the long run. You won't have to "sell a few," it's really not a good idea to keep them in a tank so small at all. __________________ current setup: 5.5 gallon low-light planted tank -nothing....thinking a mini-community. for reference: my name is Julie

02-22-2008, 08:15 AM	#5
Scuba Kid Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: RI Age: 18 Posts: 4,225	This thread was made 9 months ago. Check the date on the threads before posting. The user who originally asked the question hasn't even been here since May. __________________ Current setups: 1800 gallon koi pond, 10 gallon planted, 150 gallon reef, other FOWLR tanks

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vettech909 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Age: 18 Posts: 146	my pacu is perfectly happy and my vet said the natural oils would give his amune system build.i just set up a 500 gallon and waiting to filter out.

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