[bkelley02]

What are the normal maximum size a RBP reaches in captivity? I did a quick search here but didn't find this answered.

Great forum!!!

 

[Judazzz]

On average they get somewhere in the 10-12" range.
The largest one I have heard of measured 16" Total Length, it was a very old specimen (and I think 16" is quite exceptional).

 

[fishofury]

there is no normal maxium size. Size will vary depending upon the type of care it was given, i.e. diet, water quality, tank size.

 

[Morpheus]

At the Blue Planet Aquarium in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, They have some monster piranhas. A couple of them must be around 15-16" and about 6" wide. I couldnt believe the size of them when I first saw them. The display is excellent I would recommend visiting it if you live in the north-wets of England.

 

[bkelley02]

I appreciate the feedback. I was looking for personnal experience in home aquariums. Didn't know if most topped out in home aquariums around 9-10 inches or if they grew larger.

I do understand that diet, water quality, and tank size play a role in this.

Thanks again for the feedback!

 

[eurocanadian]

At the Blue Planet Aquarium in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, They have some monster piranhas. A couple of them must be around 15-16" and about 6" wide. I couldnt believe the size of them when I first saw them. The display is excellent I would recommend visiting it if you live in the north-wets of England.

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I'll be in England in March... How far is this from London?

 

[HighOctane]

BIG....
These 16 inch BEASTS can be seen at the camden aquarium in New Jersey

 

[rbp 4 135]

wow those things are chunky!

as for max size in the home aquaria you are looking at around 12 in mabey larger depending on tank size, diet, and water.

 

[HighOctane]

The reds I posted are kept in a 500g aquarium and the inhabiants include 5 very large red bellys and a gold nugget pleco.

 

[PYROPYGO1]

i think i'll wait on getting that 300+ gallon tank until i get my house built, then i can have some of those full grown p's.

 

[dutchfrompredator]

i live about ten minutes form the aquarium in cherry hill; i don't usually get to camden if i can avoid it, but the p's at the aquarium beckon!

 

[Genin]

I have seen the Ps in Cambden last year and they are freaking huge. I would have to agree that in the home aquaria you are looking at an 11" red, maybe 12".

 

[WorldBelow07]

WOW those rbs are huge

 

[jonscilz]

definately big... im going to have to check it out soon

 

[elTwitcho]

Average as in what most hobbyists can expect is 9-10 inches. However they can be grown out larger, Als has monstrously huge pygos in his aquarium, probably the biggest I've seen anyone own on the entire site