Pirayas growth rate / update

[HarleyK]

Howdy,

I started out in April with six Pygo. pirayas. They have been growing nicely since:

• April 2.5''
• June 4''
• September 5-6''

I lost one piraya in August while I was on a business trip. I had prepared daily rations for my neighbor to feed to them, but as Liz says:"it seems when the person they are most familiar with is not around then they wither away and become frustrated attacking each other.... ". Must be the slight change in their routine, feeding schedule, whatever. I had expected to lose one or two, but it's always a disappointment when it happens.

Here are a few pics. Including a piece of tilapia that I wrestled away from them after a few bites to takes measurements

HarleyK

 

[hmoobvwj]

Setup is amazing! And the stock are awesome! Why can't I keep my plants alive like that.....

 

[ballinouttacntrol]

Amazing set up. How big of a tank is that?

 

[frontosablkrhom]

now thats what im talkin about!!! I LOVE PIRAYA. i have 2 at the moment but 3 will be arriveing tuesday possibly 4, your tank is stunning. im very very inpressed with the plants and how beautiful they all look, thanks for sharing that harley. is that a 300? oh and what kind of lights are you useing? is that co2 injected? would you reccomend live plants with piraya? ive never had live plants in my tanks, but after seeing yours i reeeaaaaalllllllllllyyyyyy want to. man you are good....


HE IS THE PIRAYA KEEPER!

 

[Youngbuck5009]

that tank is amazing!

 

[HarleyK]

Howdy all,

Thanks a lot for the kind words. They're fun fish .

For set-up details:
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hmoobvwj, check out this post for my approach to a planted tank, maybe the numbered list can help you to trouble-shoot.
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You could also post your set-up and problems in our planted tank forum

HarleyK

 

[Armand]

Yeah I am with the guys, very nice setup and lovely fish.



Congratulations.

 

[davo]

Nice set up for them mate. Interesting thoughts on how a change of routine affects them.

 

[EdzCatingub]

great shot dude...
very nice set up...