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So I have this Bala shark.
I didn't know how big it would get when I bought it ( pet store people will pretty much sell you anything ).
I also didn't know that they like to school.
Clearly its my own fault and I should have done some research, but now that I do know these things I would like to remedy the situation.
I have moved it to a 55 gallon tank and it's much happier now. However, its still growing and it's only friend is an angelfish.
So I would like to get two more and upgrade to a larger tank in about a year. How large of a tank will I ultimately need for 3 full grown balas? 150 gallon? 210 gallon? I read an article that suggested a tank about six feet long. Is that resonable? I just want to get a good idea of what I will need and how much it will cost. If I can reasonably save up that kind of money then I will do so. If not, then I will need to find a new home for the one that I have now. That will be difficult though. Anyway, I'm very attached to it and I would like to have 3 full grown ones, I think that would be very cool and nice to watch. Sorry this is kind of long. Any help would be appreciated.

- Meow -

They get up to about 14 inches. I would say they need at least 130 gallons when they're fully grown. 150 would be great for a group of three.

-Eric
"He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose."