Why Do Piranha Lay Sideways

May 2, 2012 - ... come around another. A dominant one would. That turning sideways when swimming is called flashing. From what I understand they do that when they are "" basicly. Could be numerous reasons why they are . Back to top of the page up there ^ .... Some will pick a spot in the tank and guard it heavily, pretty normal behaviar, never seen a fish lay down like that, usually they will try and protect their belly from more...

May 5, 2012 - My readings agree with what they told me. He is now getting to the point where he begins to lay sideways. I see him breathing quickly and heavily. I really want him to live...If you know what is wrong with him or know what I need to do from here...

May 7, 2012 - I'm going to use this thread to post some interesting morphological, or body, characteristics of the Red Bellied Piranha I have observed over the past 20 or so years...