Good tool for a black piranha

[Evan374]

[Guppysnail]

Ok. I’ve got to ask..what’s it for?  I’ve not kept piranha so I’m guessing feeding of some sort or is it to contain them so they don’t bite when working in the tank?  I’m nosey 🤣

[Evan374]

My piranha has gotten extremely territorial these last few years. 
so what I made here is a garbage can, with a weight on top and a handle. 
this thing allows me to quickly cover him and keep him contained while my hands are in the tank. 
He got me good a year ago. 
20+ years keeping piranhas and I’ve never been but that severely. 
this garbage can thing works like a charm 

[Guppysnail]

Wow. Yeah that’s a good thing to have. My guppies peck my hand and it’s cute. A piranha …not so much. My hubbies brother kept some type of piranha years before I met him. Says they are vicious. 

[Evan374]

On 4/7/2022 at 9:38 PM, Guppysnail said:

Wow. Yeah that’s a good thing to have. My guppies peck my hand and it’s cute. A piranha …not so much. My hubbies brother kept some type of piranha years before I met him. Says they are vicious. 

In reality, piranhas tend to be very skittish for quite some time. 
as they age though, most will lose that fear. But some can become hazardous. 
just got to be smart and respect what they are

[Torrey]

On 4/7/2022 at 7:38 PM, Guppysnail said:

Wow. Yeah that’s a good thing to have. My guppies peck my hand and it’s cute. A piranha …not so much. My hubbies brother kept some type of piranha years before I met him. Says they are vicious. 

Went swimming with them when we lived south....

They aren't a threat as long as they are well fed, and it isn't breeding season... and no open wounds.

Kind of like swimming in the Atlantic. 🤷‍♂️

My ex loved piranhas.... as they get older they can get really territorial though.

@Evan374 how bad did he get you? The bigger ones can have teeth sharp enough that you don't necessarily notice the first bite... severs everything clean.

[lefty o]

if you bite it back, it will teach it a lesson. just kidding!😈 the can looks like a good solution.

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