Bala Sharks

[BHead108]

minimum tank size for a school of Bala sharks?

 

[Chronos313]

I'd say 150g+

 

[Ardynas]

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From Bala Shark Care

When you first buy Bala sharks they will be only a few inches long, but they will quickly grow to their adult size.
If you do not provide them with adequate space they may become aggressive towards the other fish in the aquarium.

The size of aquarium required is a function of the size of the bala sharks. If you have a 125 gallon to begin with then things are peachy, but if you don’t, then you will want to upgrade as the balas grow.

Upgrading to a larger tank can be expensive and keeping large bala sharks in a small tank is definitely not recommended. Since they are fast swimmers and they like to swim around you will know when they have outgrown their tank because they will start running into the walls of the aquarium.
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[LyndaB]

Excellent information above.

 

[Starka]

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From Bala Shark Care

When you first buy Bala sharks they will be only a few inches long, but they will quickly grow to their adult size.
If you do not provide them with adequate space they may become aggressive towards the other fish in the aquarium.

The size of aquarium required is a function of the size of the bala sharks. If you have a 125 gallon to begin with then things are peachy, but if you don’t, then you will want to upgrade as the balas grow.

Upgrading to a larger tank can be expensive and keeping large bala sharks in a small tank is definitely not recommended. Since they are fast swimmers and they like to swim around you will know when they have outgrown their tank because they will start running into the walls of the aquarium.
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Defenitly agree. Its pretty sad to watch this huge fish in a small tank with nowhere to go. Good luck!

 

[jcolon]

minimum tank size for a school of Bala sharks?

Have to 100% agree with what's been said. You can get away with 55gal - 75gal while they are juveniles, but then they start to grow and unless you have a 125+ gal tank handy, you're bound to run into issues. They get big, they are fast and very active.

If you're considering for your 75gal, then look at a small school (3) of Denison Barbs. Personally I think they are much prettier than Bala's, not as active but active enough, and grow to a max of 6inches ... though 4inches tends to be typical from what I've seen. Plus Denison Barbs are one of the few Barbs that be kept in smaller schools, or even solitary if in a peaceful tank.

 

[BHead108]

Okay thank you