Bala sharks get along with a lot of different fish ime, as long as they're peaceful, so there are a lot of options. Mainly I was trying to say you can add some fish that don't get as big and it should make the bala happier. But the rainbows I got them turn into nice fish, I've had them before. Congo tetras are another, smaller fish I like-- but, again, a lot of options.I had at one time a phantom placo and somehow I ended up stirring the sand up too much and killed him. But Bala didn’t really seem to mind him, but the placo also kept well to himself along with the Chinese Algae eater. I have been told that a gold nugget placo beings they don’t get that big is a suitable addition for Bala shark and decent community fish. As far as the ones you listed, I’ve never considered, but will look into it. ATM though I’m still battling the nitrate issue along with red algae. The lights I have have a day and night light switch. I’ve been keeping the night light on a lot more to see if I can get the Algae under control. Also changing the water as regular as I can and adding some PH solutions slowing as to not shock the Bala. Thanks for the info.
...By the way, I've seen them a lot worse overfed than yours, just a small adjustment should fix him right up.
