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venustus Small Fry Posts: 7 Kudos: 2 Votes: 0 Registered: 02-Jun-2006	i was thinking about getting a couple for my 29g is a 29 big enough and what else could i put with them
Posted 08-Jun-2006 05:38
pookiekiller12 Fish Addict Posts: 574 Kudos: 633 Votes: 41 Registered: 13-Apr-2004	Edited by pookiekiller12 Adult bala's are too large for a 29(over a foot long), plus they should be in groups. When selecting new fish, always check the maximum adult size. Good luck.
Posted 08-Jun-2006 07:14
Wfish Hobbyist Posts: 58 Kudos: 25 Votes: 18 Registered: 30-Jan-2005	Balas can grow to 14 inches and need a group of 5 minimum... but they tend to be a peaceful species.
Posted 08-Jun-2006 15:20
venustus Small Fry Posts: 7 Kudos: 2 Votes: 0 Registered: 02-Jun-2006	ok thanks
Posted 08-Jun-2006 16:35
GirlieGirl8519 Fish Master Malawi Planter Posts: 1468 Kudos: 1029 Votes: 35 Registered: 25-Mar-2005	They are very timid and are known to hit their heads on the glass. They are very active and like a group...therefore a 125g should be minimum. They are peaceful, but skittish....so keep them in an appropriate tank (not a 29g). *Kristin*
Posted 09-Jun-2006 23:07


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