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jason
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From:Canada, Alberta
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posted 03-06-2004 04:59 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for jason     Edit/Delete Message
Can I get some info on Wimple Piranhas

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t_h_e_s_a_c_k
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From:Surrey, B.C., Canada
Registered: Oct 2003

posted 03-06-2004 05:54 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for t_h_e_s_a_c_k     Edit/Delete Message
The Wimple Piranha is an aggressive Characin occassionally offered in pet shops. The body is fairly elongated in relation to Piranhas, much like Serrasalmus rhombeus. The lower jaw protrudes to give a defined underbite. The body is silver with dark spots which fade with age. A red spot is present just behind the gill cover. The long dorsal fin gives this fish a unique look.

Juvenile Wimple Piranhas are usually able to get along with other fishes that can take care of themselves, but as they mature they become more and more aggressive and should be confined to a large species tank. They will bite and eat the scales from most other fish in the tank. Light levels should be subdued by floating plants, and other decorations should be used to help settle the fish's skitterish nature. Driftwood is also favored. An acidic pH level with soft, clean water is essential, as is a strong water current. Even with the proper tank conditions, these fish fright easy.

Wimple Piranhas are carnivors and accept only meaty foods. Feeder fish may be offered, but because these fish pick apart their prey starting with the scales and fins, it's mearly torture. Breeding and sexing information has not been reported.

Type:
Characins

Distribution:
Southern Amazon

Max Size:
6"

pH:
Acidic

Temperature:
72-77° F.

Diet:
Carnivorous

Breeding:
Unreported

-Aquariacentral

Hope this helps!

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Fish Addict
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From:orangeville,ontario, canada
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posted 03-06-2004 07:54 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Fish Addict     Edit/Delete Message
here's a link i hope it helps http://www.aquariacentral.com/fishinfo/fresh/wimple.htm

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cichlids small Jaws
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From:Courtenay, B.C, Canada!
Registered: Feb 2004

posted 03-07-2004 11:13 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for cichlids small Jaws     Edit/Delete Message
looks like a silver doller lol!! but silver dollers get biger and cost less $$ ;P

lol they went to the exact same sight for the info... wow wird eh small internet hee hee

[This message has been edited by cichlids small Jaws (edited 03-07-2004).]

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t_h_e_s_a_c_k
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From:Surrey, B.C., Canada
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posted 03-07-2004 11:59 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for t_h_e_s_a_c_k     Edit/Delete Message
hey, I got it first...

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