Meet Shaka

[ger89]

Great looking rhom cant believe you stuck it out that long aint even got my baby rhom (EL DIABLO lol) 5 weeks now and I love him more than the red bellies I had for 4 years lol

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[nzafi]

Thanks ger89. The only reason I have really been able to keep him so long is because I have had a lot of help. I bought him originally with my twin brother and we have alternated duties of taking care of him until 2 years ago when we stopped living together. I really hope to be able to keep him much longer and in a couple years when I move from an apartment to a house I hope to put him into a 180gal or bigger.

 

[ballinouttacntrol]

Wow!! I commend you for the love and commitment you have for this Black Rhom! You are a true Monster Fish Keeper and your dedication for this fish well being is awe inspiring. I too have the love of a solo blue diamond rhom now about 11.5-12 inches I named after the demi-god Achilles. I would like Shaka and Achilles to be good fish friends and put them together in the same tank so they can play with one another!!
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Shaka looks great however. You can tell its had excellent care. What do you feed it?


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[nzafi]

His diet has changed depending on how busy I have been. For a long time his diet was actually goldfish, probably the majority has been smelt. Recently I have started feeding him tilapia. My new thing is to cram pellets into the tilapia to try and improve his diet. Will see how that goes.

 

[master.k.]

Classic ! Very cool parents , I know that was a stressful time . From one piranha dude to the next GOOD JOB Not many of us will keep piranha fish that long

 

[oneyedfish]

Impressive dedication, family and Rhom! Well done Sir, well done.


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[garboy]

nice tank i really like the bamboo

 

[kevbc03]

Yes, the longevity for this little guy is tremendous. These are the stories us piranha enthusiasts like to hear. Great job, and he has quite a home.

 

[Manitobamonster]

Awesome story sir and a beautiful Rhom. Like the others said said your dedication must be commended. I hope Shaka spends many more years with you ! Take care and thank you for sharing

 

[lightsout]

SIP - sorry to hear about your loss man.