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riri1   Fish Addict Posts: 537 Kudos: 435 Votes: 44 Registered: 04-Mar-2005  | I have 2 bala sharks in a 29 gallon tank will they eat my convict babies cichlids they are 1/2". The shark are 3" and 6". riri |
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jasonpisani   *Ultimate Fish Guru* Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003  | Bala Shark's need a much more bigger tank than a 29 gal. http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/s8xi5heh/my_photos http://www.geocities.com/s8xi5heh/classic_blue.html http://groups.yahoo.com/group/buzaqq/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com |
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| tinfoil Big Fish Posts: 438 Kudos: 252 Votes: 1 Registered: 27-Feb-2003  | Agree with Jason. However, I don't think they'll eat your convict babies; they're too big already. Don;t you have the parents? They'll certainly protect them ... |
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bettachris  Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3875 Kudos: 4173 Votes: 452 Registered: 13-Jun-2004  | my fathers old bala sharks were massive, around 1.8 feet each. he had i think 3-4 in a 350gallon, just to let u know, the balas will need a larger tank. but i don't think they would eat the baby convicts. |
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| riri1 Fish Addict Posts: 537 Kudos: 435 Votes: 44 Registered: 04-Mar-2005 | he is really mean and hes starting to eat theam. |
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ckk125 Big Fish Posts: 320 Kudos: 285 Votes: 71 Registered: 30-Jul-2005  | bala shark in a 29g tank/?its way too small for it..these guys need much more swimming space |
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| riri1 Fish Addict Posts: 537 Kudos: 435 Votes: 44 Registered: 04-Mar-2005 | thanks everyone |
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| So_Very_Sneaky Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3238 Kudos: 2272 Votes: 201 Registered: 10-Mar-2004   | Your bala Sharks will inevitably require a tank 90G (5 foot) or larger when your sharks get bigger (1 year max) They can become stunted, nervous, and suffer anxiety attacks in a small tank (usually resulting in either the fish flipping out of the tank, or shattering the glass). Yes, they will eat Fry. It is not meanness, it is in their nature, as in most fishes nature, to eat fry. Come Play Yahtzee With Me! http://games.atari.com Http://www.myleague.com/yahtgames |
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