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killieskid
06-28-2007, 5:20 PM
is this a bala shark and just how big do they get?
Ruben Tolon
06-28-2007, 5:22 PM
definitely a bala shark, expect at least 10" minimum.
Dwarf Puffers
06-28-2007, 5:22 PM
I'm sure it is, and they get 14-18 inches, and will eat anything that fits in their mouths, and lots of it. 125g+ with schools of 3 or more, seeing as they're very social (to things that won't fit in their mouths).
jm1212
06-28-2007, 8:11 PM
yep, thats a bala. they get to over 14 inches long, are schooling fish, and are super active, which calls for a giant tank.
Marinemom
06-28-2007, 8:56 PM
That is for sure a bala and will grow in the proper conditions to 14-16 inches in a relatively short amount of time. They need to be in groups so they play better that way. Because of their rapid growth rate, their need to be in groups and how active they are they require a fairly large aquarium of at least 100 gallons or more.
Marinemom
jpappy789
06-28-2007, 9:01 PM
:iagree: they took the words right out of my mouth...
Mgamer20o0
06-28-2007, 9:09 PM
i would trade it in if you dont have a bigger size tank.
How many Bala's in the tank and what size?
killieskid
06-28-2007, 10:04 PM
jeez, anouther petco blunder, they never warned me about how big they get and my bad, i didnt do my homework before i bought them. we got them when we were just getting started. there are three of them in a 55. right now they are only about 3" so maybe i have some time to get a bigger tank
Nolapete
06-28-2007, 10:05 PM
Doubt seriously they'll get past 10" even in 100g+ They only get 14-18" in the wild.
jpappy789
06-28-2007, 10:43 PM
still not a great choice for a 55
bullseye69
06-29-2007, 12:22 AM
yes you have time it takes them a few years. but with any fish if you give them good food and a clean tank they can grow fast.