bala shark

[Dandre]

How much gallons do a group of 5 bala sharks need?

 

[littletankbigworld]

This site suggests a minimum of 125 gallons.
Bala Shark, Silver Shark

 

[misterking]

Yep, they grow to 12 inches or more, and require a lot of space to accommodate their high energy. Not suitable for the average aquarium.

 

[hayer]

arent any fish called sharks a kind of loach? i know they arent actual sharks(lol), so what are they?

 

[bassbonediva]

I believe they're related to carp, hayer.

 

[BadRedTerror]

Yes indeed,bala sharks are infact a species of carp.Hailing from the Cyprinidae family.(also relatives to barbs, and true minnows. And a shoal of 5-6 balas would require a 150+ gallon to keep those guys happy.(My opinion)As they mature:any thing less would cramp there style.

 

[PlecoCollector]

Completely agree on the above posts- they're active fish and need the tank to be long enough to accomodate their movements. In addition, they are very sensitive to water quality, so if they are kept in a large tank, it would require some fairly extensive filtration to keep the water up to par.

 

[hayer]

thank you guys! i just wanted(and needed.lol) to clear that up.

 

[BadRedTerror]

thank you guys! i just wanted(and needed.lol) to clear that up.

Your welcome hayer!
Anytime.

 

[tropicalcrazy]

ive kept balas in the past in my 55g and that was WAY to small. too large and too active. (i mainly had 1 in there for a year plus) i had to remove mine and give away because he was hurting himself and destroying things with taking off and getting spooked.

in wise of water conditions though mine survived a wide variety (as it changed with ammonia spikes, algae blooms, and variances in temperatures from 70-84 also with ich) and some stress so i wouldnt say they are completely sensitive but this is my own experience and everyones experience varies.