Exodon Paradoxus

I rarely see this fish in any LFS around these parts.
Once I saw a single specimen in a tank; I bought it and put it in a community tank (which conventional wisdom says is a no-no).
My fish was always well behaved, despite the reputation I read about in the books.
Maybe his being an "only fish" kept him mellow.
He grew to about 3", and was very easy to keep.
You gotta like those 2 black spots on this fish, as well as the other, more subtle colorations on the fins and body.

Bill in WI

mini piranas but more vicous in the aquarium. Friend of mine had 7-8 in a 55 gallon tank. They went nutts when feeders were introduced. I have never seen fish ripped to pieces that way. (im used to just seeing them being swallowed, not shredded). The only tankmate he could keep alive was some armoured catfish.

Anyways I understand they are like more aggressive schooling fish in that once you get over 6 or so they tend to spread out aggression and there are considerably less deaths.

ryan