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Piranha mixed species tanks

Discussion in 'General Zoo Discussion' started by chrisbarela, 20 Aug 2011.

  1. chrisbarela

    chrisbarela Well-Known Member

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    Has anyone seen a mixed species piranha tank. Specifically caiman and or turtles with the piranha.
     
    chrisbarela, 20 Aug 2011
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  2. Hvedekorn

    Hvedekorn Well-Known Member 15+ year member

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    Not caiman, but Randers Tropical Zoo in Denmark had red piranhas in their Cuban crocodile pool for some time. Later the piranhas were moved to a smaller tank that has housed many different aquatic animals since it opened. It housed red-eared sliders at some point and I believe they lived with the piranhas for a few months before they (the sliders) left the collection. But I'm not entirely sure.
     
    Hvedekorn, 20 Aug 2011
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  3. jbnbsn99

    jbnbsn99 Well-Known Member

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    Dallas World Aquarium has them with Orinoco Crocodiles.
     
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  4. robbare

    robbare Well-Known Member 10+ year member

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    Cameron Park Zoo had them with Amazon Tree Boas and Emerald Boas in the past. And I've seen them with Yellow Anaconda, but don't remember the exact zoo.
     
    robbare, 23 Aug 2011
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