Re: [APD] piranha not feeding

["home66run" <home66run at neb_rr.com>]

I would say that 38 gallons is not near enough space for 3 piranhas.  If
conditions are crowded that can cause your problem.

Marshall Cameron

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "James Hogan" <spree_rider at hotmail_com>
To: <aquatic-plants at actwin_com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 03, 2004 8:27 PM
Subject: [APD] piranha not feeding


> my piranha are not feeding, they eat about one bite of beef heart or
shrimp
> then stop.  they are starting to get skinny and i am getting worrid about
> them.  they are about 1.5 years old and 4' long.  the water is high in
> phosphate but the ph is stable at 6.8.  the tank has been properly cycled
> and all other water paramiters have been met.  this is a planted tank 38
> gallon with 3 fish with lower lighting only about .5 watts/gallon.  they
> swim around when nobody is around but hide when watched.  even when alone
> and active they don't feed much? does anyone know what i can do to get
them
> to eat more?  i occasionaly give them goldfish as live food.  i quarintien
> these for one month before feeding.
> anyhelp would be greatly appreciated
> and thankyou to everyone who has helped me in the past from this mailing
> list you have been most helpfull.
>
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