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Quincy
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posted 11-14-2002 11:54 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Quincy   Click Here to Email Quincy     Edit/Delete Message
Why does everyone seem to have an infatuation with Pirahna's? Absolutely no offense to Pirhana owners out there, but there are OTHER vicious fresh water fish out there!!!!!

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posted 11-15-2002 12:02 PM           Edit/Delete Message
Name some as vicious as a pirahna

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Hooben
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posted 11-15-2002 07:12 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Hooben     Edit/Delete Message
I have a tank of African lake Malawi ciclids (pseudotropheus zebra) that are full grown and they are very agressive and regularly bite themselves. I love pirahna but I hear that the native people of the Amazon have a greater fear of the freshwater stingrays. Their sting is not only painful, but it leaves many fishermen leary of entering the waters for fear of what is right under the sand. Do aquarium stingrays have thier stingers removed before they are sold?
C-ya

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Quincy
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posted 11-15-2002 11:09 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Quincy   Click Here to Email Quincy     Edit/Delete Message
Hey "H" here's a list of some fish that are not only really cool looking but also big time killers...
Any thing in the Arrowana Family (i.e. silver arrowana) These guys get up to several feet long and are super quick (SUPER QUICK) and perpetually super hungry.
Red Devils, which I believe are in the cichlid family, I do not know if they are African or South American. Regardless, they live up to their name.
Red Snake Heads. These guys are one of my favorites. They look just like a snake, just not as long and flowing.
Then there are various cichlids, such as Oscars.
Gars are cool as well, may not be as vicious as arrowanas.
I'd say that the arrowanas and red devils are probably the premier ferocious pet for fresh water. Do some research
Once again, I have nothing against pirhana's, just for you undereducated people out there, there are others that provide gruesome fun!!!

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Pirhana12
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posted 07-24-2003 12:47 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Pirhana12   Click Here to Email Pirhana12     Edit/Delete Message
Hi, im new to the forum but I read that you guys were talking about (Why do you need pirhanas as there are other vicious fish out there?) well in one simple answer, you shouldent. If you own a pirhana or even a school of pirhana, or any other fish for that matter, out of need to watch them feed the fish will eventually have a bad fate.. Responsible owners own pirhana because they are affectionate twords the fish not the way they eat(if i didnt have arms or legs i would thrash to rip my food apart to) main point... and im sure youll agree with me... while watching fish feed may be fun, you should never own a fish just because of that fact.... and yes snakeheads are nasty little buggers

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gr8fuljames
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posted 07-24-2003 11:39 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for gr8fuljames   Click Here to Email gr8fuljames     Edit/Delete Message
I also have a lake malawi a blue one he is by himself due to the fact that he ripped out the eyes of an oscar that later died. The snakeheads are mean but one I have not heard anyone mention is the red devil he lives up to his name I have one full grown male and a juv. female thats growing like a weed.

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ArrOwAnA
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posted 07-24-2003 11:51 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for ArrOwAnA   Click Here to Email ArrOwAnA     Edit/Delete Message
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I'd say that the arrowanas and red devils are probably the premier ferocious pet for fresh water. Do some research
actually that isint true ive had 2 arrowanas and the were almost the biggest fish in the tank and the only thing they would attack are there food i know a few fish that are more aggressive that arrowanas like texas cichlids and manguaneese cichlids

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gr8fuljames
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posted 07-24-2003 12:26 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for gr8fuljames   Click Here to Email gr8fuljames     Edit/Delete Message
oops, ok I guess red devils were mentioned by quincy. I guess I should not speed read the posts that I reply on.

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cichlidsandpiranhalover
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posted 07-24-2003 01:17 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for cichlidsandpiranhalover   Click Here to Email cichlidsandpiranhalover     Edit/Delete Message
Anyone who has ever owned a 4+inch black piranha know why the are the most agressive freshwater fish towards tankmates and any other thing that moves? arowanas please, Ive seen them in with tinfoil barbs half its size with no agression towards them at all!Red devils are very aggressive but midas,trimacs,umbee, dovii, True red terrors and some other ones i forgot are way more aggressive.But a black piranha would kill any of those fish with ease. just my .02.

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cichlidsandpiranhalover
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posted 07-24-2003 01:28 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for cichlidsandpiranhalover   Click Here to Email cichlidsandpiranhalover     Edit/Delete Message
"Hey "H" here's a list of some fish that are not only really cool looking but also big time killers...
Any thing in the Arrowana Family (i.e. silver arrowana) These guys get up to several feet long and are super quick (SUPER QUICK) and perpetually super hungry.
Red Devils, which I believe are in the cichlid family, I do not know if they are African or South American. Regardless, they live up to their name.
Red Snake Heads. These guys are one of my favorites. They look just like a snake, just not as long and flowing.
Then there are various cichlids, such as Oscars.
Gars are cool as well, may not be as vicious as arrowanas.
I'd say that the arrowanas and red devils are probably the premier ferocious pet for fresh water. Do some research
Once again, I have nothing against pirhana's, just for you undereducated people out there, there are others that provide gruesome fun!!!"quote of quincy
I think you are the Under-educated one! Red devils are not african or south american cichlids.They are central-american cichlids.And oscars dont even make the top 50 most aggressive cichlids.DO SOME RESEARCH

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ArrOwAnA
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posted 07-24-2003 04:38 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for ArrOwAnA   Click Here to Email ArrOwAnA     Edit/Delete Message
i doubt quincy even knows anything about fish

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kc5gvn
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posted 07-25-2003 12:55 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for kc5gvn     Edit/Delete Message
I can think of several reasons. First, in most of the US they are illeagle. That's kind of a big draw in itself. Second, I think most every fish lover loves to have the fish that is difficult to get. It makes for good conversation when you have something rather rare. I can't even begin to count how many times I've been asked if I have Piranha. Third their reputation for aggressiveness preceeds them. You mention Piranha and immediately the image of a full grown cow wandering into Piranha infested waters and being stripped to the bone in 10 seconds comes to mind (never mind all the hype). And last but definately not least they ARE a beautiful fish. Their coloration with the glitter like effect of their skin as it reflects the light in the tank is beautiful. It's no wonder so many fish lovers would like to add them to their collection.

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ArrOwAnA
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posted 07-25-2003 08:10 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for ArrOwAnA   Click Here to Email ArrOwAnA     Edit/Delete Message
pihranas are ileagle in the us? i see them all the time in fish stores

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cichlidsandpiranhalover
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posted 07-25-2003 01:29 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for cichlidsandpiranhalover   Click Here to Email cichlidsandpiranhalover     Edit/Delete Message
In states where they would be able to survive in our water systems.(flordia,Califonia,texas)there is a lot more states where they are illegal.

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