anyone with bala shark experience?

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[PJ]

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i do not own a test kit for nitrates. but i have 0 ammonia levels. I do 25% water changes once a week. I will have to test for nitrite levels again.  I have not done that in a while.
 

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[PJ]

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hello everyone---

thought i would pick your brains a bit.
I have been trying to keep bala sharks but have not had much luck with them. I originally bought two. one ended up with a swollen red spot at the base of his tail and treatment didn't help. then the second one ended up with  a red spot on the underside between the bottom two fins and the anal fin.  neither shark made it unfortunatly. now I have two more and one is showing signs of the same sickness. what is casuing it. all other fish in the tank are doing great. what is this and what are common reasons for it happening?
 

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SegaDojo

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Oct 22, 2002
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I'm certainly no expert with fishes, but MAYBE its sum sort of external bacterial infection... I used to have tiger barbs that had similar symptoms, and occasionally, I saved a few by doing frequent water changes.

also, have you tested your water for ammonia, nitrates, and nitrites?

again, these are just guesses.. maybe someone with more experience in fishkeeping could jump in here.
 

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sutton81

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I've never had much luck with bala sharks either! Have you taken the carbon out of your filter whilst medicating the water?? Also i agree with above they do grow large and prefer to be kept in groups as they are a schooling fish! Hope this helps! Good luck. :)
 

Matt Nace

Matt Nace

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Oct 22, 2002
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Old post. If those sharks made it..they would be about 9 years old lol. Water quality is important. I am sure the ammonia/nitrItes led to stress and infections. Red streaks can be a result of ammonia poisoning.
 

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