[Lahot]

The lfs had these listed as Black Gold Dust Piranhas, wondering if it's just a plain old red belly showing gold flakes or what?

thanks

 

[RhomZilla]

I would think that this is a huge monster 10"+ which in time lost its true color because of age. Definately an RB!!! Biggest hint, the red pigment in their eyes. Only Pygo to have that trait more than any of the other ones.

 

[Lahot]

ok, but do the gold speckles make it any more uncommon?

 

[RhomZilla]

Gold specs are common with aging RBs. Alot can argue that some owned reds change colors (red, violet, green, gold..etc). This was a huge factor we had at PFury once. We all came to the conclusion (and Franks help) that reflection, lighting, and position of the picture taken can enhance a different color. There are past threads about this.. let me look it up for you...

 

[RhomZilla]

Heres one about Green Natts:
http://www.piranha-fury.com/forum/pfury/in...49&hl=purple+rb

Green and Purple Natts:
http://www.piranha-fury.com/forum/pfury/in...=7364&hl=purple

Different Colors:
http://www.piranha-fury.com/forum/pfury/in...=6438&hl=purple

Enjoy!!!!

 

[EMJAY]

thats what RBP's look liee when they get bigger? wow thats crazy, i can't wait

 

[PIRANHNUT]

Yes looks like a large male P.Nattereri.Gold flecking is common among older and even younger 7 inch plus natts.Store probably put that odd trade name on them to boost sales to clear them out quicker.

 

[JesseD]

definently an older red belly piranha

 

[MantisKnight]

Looks like something took a bite out of his tail in the pick lol.

 

[DiXoN]

definately a red no dounbt about it
dixon

 

[hastatus]

Common red belly, P. nattereri. Probably from one of the regions where that color is dominant based on water.

 

[Mr. Hannibal]

Agree, a nice P. nattereri...!

 

[sccavee]

Yep a red. My 6" reds also have alot of gold in them.

 

[bigb1]

:nod: