Right now my res is only a baby. I too wish I had done more research but live and learn. 2. (they grow large but slowly... perhaps in captivity they won't grow as large, but from my research eventually they do grow up to 10 to 14 inches large) They are jumpers as well.... "Oh, and sometimes if you keep just two, they get kinda aggressive between the two. maybe he or she does need a mate. sharks. How big is it in comparison to the others? It has been in this tank for a number of months now and is about 4 inches long. I have a mix of light and medium tones in my kitchen and I like how the brushed finish has tiny white brush marks in it that helped to tie the floor in with the whites/creams in my kitchen. bala sharks get big and need to be in schools, of 7 or so, i would really consitter rehoming the bala's, unless you want a 400 gallon tank or so with powerful filtration . You are already overstocked with the rainbow and roseline sharks, so a bala shark, which is bigger than both of them (possibly both of them put together) is totally out of the question. He never seems to catch anyone but not for lack of trying. I am just asking out of curiosity; I'm not getting a big tank or any Bala sharks for a while. Bala sharks tend to hop tank if you intend on keeping him. They r peaceful fish and get along with other fish. Remember that they can be aggressive at times, and I believe it can grow up to 1.4 feet. The fish is native to South-East Asia. I also have 6 black mollies, a pleco, and 2 catfish, and a peacock eel. When they reach 4-5 inches they need 55+ and will eventually require a 125-200 gallon tank (a school of 6 12-14 inch Balas should be kept in no smaller than a 200 gallon). There is no way of immediately being able to sex a Bala Shark from its appearance. A Fine Mess: How to Have a Clean-Enough Home Over Summer Break. I needed the visuals, because I am not good at this - AT ALL. but i see so many people online have a bala shark in there 20 gallon fish tank and way more fish! 1 - Balas much prefer to live with other Balas, they are very nervous and jumpy if kept by themsleves. I'll post before and during photo as soon as the painting begins. You can actually keep bala sharks with an Oscar, if they are comparable size, and you have a BIG tank. I just got a bata shark to. Maybe store will give you credit towards another fish. ok so I have a 150 gal tank that I set up roughly 5 months ago. That would be ideal given the fact that these are a schooling species. Hi, I have one bala shark right now in a 10 gallon tank. Yes like barbs, with less than four or five they tend to not to school as in nature but carry out their aggression on just one fish. ? He's not that big at all. Also, in the first place, Bala Sharks are schooling fish, and you can't even house one, much less a group of 6 or more. check your water qualities, if they arent right sometimes fish wont eat. 2 Answers. Answer Save. 2 - They grow BIG. and i have 2 balas among about 18 other semi agressive fish and they are the sweetest and most serene fish i've ever seen, the have NEVER chased any fish including each other i love them and was considering getting more b/c of the 2 i already have. Well that was wrong!!!! they will out grow that in a few months. Houzz Quiz: What Color Should Your Front Door Be? I have just purchased a new 29 gallon tank, an upgrade from my 10 gallon. Ive never had a bala shark that showed any signs of agression but it is best to keep them together 2 or 3 and as they do grow to anything upto 15" the bigger the tank the better, Okay i have a 5 gallon tank and 2 bala sharks, they arnt that big yet. Bala sharks get to be over a foot long and that is too big for a 55 gallon and need to be kept in groups of five and the rainbow shark will probably most likely end up attacking the bala shark. I had two of them the same size and one of them was passive and the other aggressive. not sure he may just be a 'stinker' best Sherry. Can anybody identify this in my saltwater tank. :-), Don't have an 'I'd rather be cleaning' bumper sticker? In my experience they will do well by themselves, but that they would be more interesting with several of their own kind. They are a schooling fish and are very fast when they start playing. I'm so excited for this to work. I just purchased two balas a few days ago and put them in an 80 gallon tank with my big fish Spike, who is a pleco. Hmmm.... there's an awful lot they don't tell you in fish stores. Also, in the first place, Bala Sharks are schooling fish, and you can't even house one, much less a group of 6 or more. And if I get one more, it sounds (from other sources too) that one will be aggressive while the other one will be picked on. Actually it was one that was usually doing it. Our sharks are around 4.5 inches and we have a wide 45 gallon tank. Bala Shark can be kept together as long as there is enough space for them to swim around. I got a 60 gallon tank for my bata shark and my brothers angel fish. in what numbers do they have to be kept? Next time I'll no better. I too have Sutton and LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my floors. :) Going to the paint store today and getting some samples. Anyway, I'll repost my color comparison if I can find it. You can keep 2-3 pairs of juvenile fish in a 70-80-gallon tank, but as soon as it becomes mature, you have no other options except upgrading into a bigger tank. My Bala's about 6- 6 1/2 inches now. can i fill the tank up and have the filters running but keep the water level a little low from the top and after the tank cycles can i put my 4 bala sharks,1 albino shark, 2 botia loaches, and 1 black shark and a few 4 pleco's? (About 12") and need decent swimming space, like a 6 foot tank. That will significantly decrease aggressive behavior. How can fish eat underwater without swallowing water and choking? Sheep always get nervous. What type of food will they eat, I currently have freeze dried shrimp, will they eat that, or should I get something different? This didn't workout. Take our front-door personality quiz and find out. If they get along I mean. I would recommend getting a 30-55 gallon tank now and getting at least 3 more Bala Sharks (they are schooling fish and need to be in groups of 4+, I typically recommend 6 at least). I've never had to get rid of a fish before except for two catfish that realllllyyy out grew the tank. These guys are so camera shy. If your going to have multiple fish (semi aggressive fish) you should probably get a 75 gallon tank, or 60 at least depending on how many extra fish. Get your answers by asking now. I add 4 oz. Bala sharks will often function as âparrotsâ in the aquarium since they can warm you about an outbreak of Ich. Its not that much bigger than our zebra danios and they aren't even ⦠I KNOW THEY GET BIG. Thank you Houzz friends. My sharks are staying in one spot in my tank twitching. Still have questions? I was ondering if a tiger oscar could live with the bala sharks? Anyway, upon leaving this job for another, I was asked to take the tank because I was the only one who cared for the fish. I have 55 gall. I'm relieved other people have noticed this too, some people think it's because they need a bigger aquarium. You are already overstocked with the rainbow and roseline sharks, so a bala shark, which is bigger than both of them (possibly both of them put together) is totally out of the question. Balas are not bred in captivity, so all of the fish are caught in the wild. I had 3 for a few years.....in a 66 gallon community tank with barbs. I did some research and found that you should only put bata sharks in with other semi aggressive sharks/fish. Relevance? Help ? If you had a seventy five gallon tank I would have six and they would do great but a thirty nine gallon tank is just not large enough. I've seen Pet Stores that have close to 20 Bala Sharks all in a 10 gallon tank, can i do something like this with my tank (50 gallon with an 80 gallon filter on it) or will they be too aggressive? I know they say Bala Sharks need large tanks but is it okay if have 3 or so in a twenty gallon tank and when they get to big move them from that tank? ( like a pleco or any other algae ⦠Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery. 65 gallon 2 bala Sharks (only 2-3 inches) 1 ... reply #9. So, that just says more that you can keep them by themselves. He is not the least bit aggressive, that was very apparent in the 10 gallon tank, especially with all the little fry swimming around, which he never bothered. 10 gallon tank? http://www.fishlore.com/Profiles-BalaShark.htm. I have had several of them, and they have never tried to attack or harm the other fish in the tank. How often do you vacuum/clean floors with a shedding dog? Would a group of 3 or 4 be happy in a 75 gallon tank? But mixing them in a 30gal WILL end badly. I can also take suggestions of fish that will go well with this setup. Or do I just have to find him a new home? The tetras are pretty small so that may be a problem. I was just looking for a post I made about Flooret colors to help @Denise Hoelting with her color choices. 29g is not sufficient for bala sharks. Other things you need to keep in mind if you are planning on keeping Bala Sharks, are having a big enough aquarium for Bala Sharks if you want it to reach full size, and that they are more susceptible to Ich and Shimmy than most tropical fish. Thank you to everyone for so many ideas. I wouldn't be too concerned about your neighbors. Since bala sharks can grow to 12 inches (30.5 cm) in captivity, they will need a fairly large tank. My animals don't spend a lot of time upstairs so I vacuum upstairs (Shark corded vacuum, builder grade carpeting throughout) 1-2 times per week. Very common in the hobby today the bala shark should be researched before purchased. White clouds, Kribs, barbs, tetras, Bettas, ect. They looked much happier being able to swim around a little more. They also will keep a constant motion throughout your whole aquarium, swimming regularly, although can be shy and hang out near the back at times. anyways, I was wondering what other fish you guys think are compatible with the bala sharks. Right now there's soooo many other pets things to buy that need to be bought asap. Bala Sharks do best in a pH ranging from 6.5-7, a temperature of 72-82 F, and a hardness of 5 dGH. Bala sharks need a huge tank!!! My cat killed my beloved fish. It is a tri-colored fish with a silver body, whitish fins, and black tips on the ends of its fins. I was wondering if I should get more balas, say 1-2 more, with Spike being about 9 inches long. Today Iâm going to be showing you guys my newest hobby, Which is my aquarium. I keep mine with tiger barbs and giant danios. Balas were re-homed to a much less stressful life in 75 gallon tank The big one is around 6 1/2 inches I will then plant up my community aquarium and keep my smaller fish in there. Hi, I have one bala shark right now in a 10 gallon tank. I suggest you consider redoing your tank. 3 0. The aggressive one picked all of the scales off of the others head and it finally died. These fish can grow to a foot plus a couple of inches. I keep him in a 60 gallon (4ft long, 14 in wide, 18 in tall) where he's very happy. ", http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=5529, --------------------------------------------------------------------------------. When he gets bigger, I'm going to put him in a larger tank. I bought a new aquarium. Sadly, bala shark has become extinct in lots of its natural habitats. I hope you don't worry about it. That story the lady wrote about the fish jumping out of the tank and landing by a dog is really funny. Anyway, the bala shark did fine in the 10 gallon tank with the other fish and I was told that he'd been there for a while. Bala Sharks dart around incredibly fast and when full grown, have been known to jump in the air up to 6 feet! I keep one 7 inch bala shark with 1 grapefruit size ryukin and and another small orange size ryukin at water temp 24/25 c,, they do and have been doing just fine. How to move on? An Oscar should grow to at least 12" long, a 55gal tank is the MINIMUM. I have a 130 gal and have 3 and may get 1 or two more at most. Habitat is in the Mekong and Chao Phraya river basins, on Malaysian peninsula, Kalimantan and Sumatra islands. Join Yahoo Answers and get 100 points today. You could keep a few small Balas in a 30gal for a while, (maybe a year or 2) but they will outgrow it. The Bala Shark is an egg layer, and their breeding habits are somewhat of a mystery. I have these 2 small maybe 2" bala sharks in my one 30 gallon tank. When I mop I use my O'Cedar mop and bucket. Ian. I have one bala shark in a 39 gallon aquarium with other freshwater fish. A good amount of foliage and/or hiding areas is best for a Bala Shark, although they don?t require a specific surroundings other than at least ? If he is agressive to the point of damageing the other fish [either by nipping or forceing them to constantly hide] in your tank he should be removed. The Bala Shark is well compatible with: all Gouramis all Barbs including Tinfoil Barbs, all Danios, all Rainbow Sharks, one Red Tail Shark or one Rainbow Shark, and a school of Clown Loaches.The Bala Shark, also known as the Silver Shark, is sleek, and metallic looking with an enlarged dorsal fin. Get a 75 gallon aquarium for now, it should help. The bala keeps chasing the other fish, partically the black long skirt tetras because they swim at the same level. I want to get some Bala Sharks but I first have a few questions. I like a clean floor! I feed them once in the morning only. The tetras are pretty small so that may be a problem. Bala Sharks are excellent fish, and can even help to keep the algae level down. reply #10. 270 locations nationwide! I have grown pretty attached to them now and don't want to create any undue necessary stress on them. I've needed to update the space for awhile and the idea (I can picture it) of tailored drapes and a pretty chair with the pops of color as accessories. Something to keep in mind it always sucks to raise a fish to a good size to find it out on the floor one day. What you are feeding your fish, etc. How do you think about the answers? Bala Sharks are plentiful in pet stores, and in my opinion there is no reason not to have a Bala in a community tank bigger than 55 gallons.If you are interested in going further, check out some of the links below.
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