quick question

[crazyman1234]

I have a 10 gallon tank and I would like to get a bala shark. Would a 10 gallon tank be big enough and does any one have any suggestions for how many other fish to get or which other fish would work good.


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Thanks

 

[ROLLIN]

Hi, welcome to the board. No, a 10 gallon will not be big enough for a bala shark. If properly taken care of they can grow to 14+ inches, and really need an aquarium of around 200 or more gallons for a group. I think the best thing you can do with a 10 gallon is put a male betta in it. They are more than "just a fish", he will become your buddy.

 

[Rufio]

uhh

you can have more then a beta in a 10 gallon

even though they say these are incompatible they work

i have 2 crayfish
2 glassfish
and 1 african butterfly fish

 

[jujubee]

ummm, i don't really know a whole lot about them, but i am pretty sure an african butterfly fish needs more then a 10 gallon since it is only using the surface of the water.

 

[ash]

you could plnat it and get a little school of tetras- the only one I can think of that would be close in body type and color to a bala though would be a rummy nose and they can be fragile- Balas, as mentioned before are a large nervous schooling fish, I wouldn't keep them even in a 75 personally. How flexible are you in what you want to keep? what do you like about the balas?
I agree, I wouldn't keep a butterfly in a ten either

 

[ROLLIN]

Originally posted by Rufio
uhh

you can have more then a beta in a 10 gallon

I know, I was only stating what I like best in a 10 gallon. But IMO, a 10 gallon isnt really suitable for alot of kinds of fish. They are good for small fish like bettas and killies (and probably quite a few others), and other creatures such as african dwarf frogs, small shrimp and snails, but not much else (again, this is IMO).

 

[crazyman1234]

I liked the color and how it really look like a shark as opposed to other sharks. I am flexible however on what fish I get. I am willing to take any suggestions on which fish to get for a good environment for the fish.

 

[dwayne]

10 gallon stocking ideas (may be pushing the limit a bit, but IMO as long as you keep up w/ water changes, and maybe have a few live plants in there, you should be just fine)

1 betta
6-8 glo-lite tetras
3 cories

OR

1 betta
4-5 african dwarf frogs

OR

5 guppies (1 male 4 female)
3 cories

I know you said you like the looks (color/shape) of bala sharks, but I honestly can't think of any fish that really look like them... Good luck!
~Tara