60 gallon long fish tank stocking bala shark questions

[mulishafan90]

I am stocking a cycled 60 gallon 4ft fish tank and I have 2 zebra danio, a dalmation molly, small crab, and a rainbow shark. I was wondering if I could put 3 bala sharks into this tank and leave it at that. Will the balas get along with the other fish? Will I have issues later due to the bala size in a 60 gallon? This might sound dumb, but could they eat my danios later on?

Also, any info on how to repair a broken heater, the glass broke on the bottom when i was putting it in.

 

[Fishguy2727]

They will outgrow a 60, they need a 125 bare minimum.

Buy a new heater.

 

[Mumma.of.two]

As fish guy said the balas will get way too big for your 60g. You should look into other stock more suited to your tank.

I wouldn't use that heater at all. If there is a crack in the glass water will make it's way into the heating elements. You run the risk of electrocuting your fish and yourself. Dont risk it!

 

[absolutangel04]

I agree with fishguy and Mumma. Balas reach over a foot, they will need more space.
Its would be best to just buy a new heater. See if the maufacturer has a replacement guarantee or something. Its not likely, but you can always try.

 

[mulishafan90]

Thanks i might be going with a clown loach and maybe a few tiger barbs, what do you think?

 

[zach_1_6]

clown loaches also get to be to big for a 60

 

[absolutangel04]

Why did you start another thread when people already answered you on the last one you started about an all shark tank? No offense, but people already told you on the other thread about the clown and the balas.
Here is a thread that addresses these and some large species: http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f12/think-twice-fish-173675.html

 

[mulishafan90]

Yea, I didnt read the whole thread before posting... but as of now im lookin into a couple yoyos.