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KnX042 Small Fry Posts: 11 Kudos: 11 Votes: 0 Registered: 07-Jul-2005	Today i got a prob around 5-7 inch bala shark.. he is a beast hehe the LFS said hed be ok with my other little fish just wanted to see what you guys out there think
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:56
openwater Fish Addict Posts: 565 Kudos: 551 Votes: 0 Registered: 24-Jul-2004	What are the tank mates and what size of tank?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:56
bettachris Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3875 Kudos: 4173 Votes: 452 Registered: 13-Jun-2004	again tank size and a good cover are needed for these massive fish.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:56
So_Very_Sneaky Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3238 Kudos: 2272 Votes: 201 Registered: 10-Mar-2004	I love Bala sharks. Mine were 7 inches when I sold them as they were too large for my 75g tank. Bear in mind they are schooling fish and will be very timid and nervous alone. They grow to about 14 inches, and need a very large tank. 125G would be bare bare minimum for these guys. When they hit around the 10-12 inch mark they will probably eat small fish like neons and white clouds if they can catch them! Come Play Yahtzee With Me! http://games.atari.com Http://www.myleague.com/yahtgames
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:56
KnX042 Small Fry Posts: 11 Kudos: 11 Votes: 0 Registered: 07-Jul-2005	hehe wow.. my tank is only a 55 gallon as for other fish.. we have a peral gourami and 2 and blue dwarf ones.. 2 clown loaches 2 tuxito platys 1 dragoon and 1 BGK
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:56
bettachris Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3875 Kudos: 4173 Votes: 452 Registered: 13-Jun-2004	that tank is not enough room for a BGK, so the balas wont fit. did u do ur research? BGK my largest was around 15 inches, and though i dont have balas i have a ID shark, my father had a 240 gallon tank with 3 massive balas. around 15-17 inches give or take. not to metion the clown loaches will need a very large tank, b/c they can get massive as well. Last edited by bettachris at 26-Sep-2005 19:24
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:56
So_Very_Sneaky Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3238 Kudos: 2272 Votes: 201 Registered: 10-Mar-2004	yes, that is right. Bala sharks, clown loaches and a BGK? You need a tank 125 gallons at least Come Play Yahtzee With Me! http://games.atari.com Http://www.myleague.com/yahtgames
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