foot long bala shark for sale at LFS
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I've seen a small school of 14- 15" Balas. I always liked them, and have three in our 150g and 2 in the 75g. I would get the Bala, but remember that they are a) extremely peaceful and can be intimidated by even a small, vicious little fish. b) They're much happier in a school of their own kind and c) they're great jumpers! so keep that tank covered.
I would advise against it, I have a ~11" Bala Shark in a 120g. Its the only Bala in there with only 2 small angels and my juvenuile Murray Cod.
He basically jumps out of, or tries to jump out of the tank, everytime I try and do any maintenance or if anyone moves too quickly around the tank. They are a very quick, skittish fish and its always knocking scales off and gouging itself on the tank braces and trying to jump through the cover glasses. I feel my tank is too small for one this size and I dont have any other large fish in there at the moment, with Oscars it would be impossible.
They also like to be in a pack so if you had 3 or so they might be a bit more relaxed but you wont get 3 in that sized tank - especially with an Oscars! These guys need plenty of swimming space when they get to that size.
He basically jumps out of, or tries to jump out of the tank, everytime I try and do any maintenance or if anyone moves too quickly around the tank. They are a very quick, skittish fish and its always knocking scales off and gouging itself on the tank braces and trying to jump through the cover glasses. I feel my tank is too small for one this size and I dont have any other large fish in there at the moment, with Oscars it would be impossible.
They also like to be in a pack so if you had 3 or so they might be a bit more relaxed but you wont get 3 in that sized tank - especially with an Oscars! These guys need plenty of swimming space when they get to that size.
My brother-in-law has one over a foot in his 150. Definately a very skittish fish.
The bala in my tank is just over 6 inches and is the biggest thing in my 90. He torments a few of my other fish on a daily basis but bolts when I open the top to feed. Of course .. my other fish are not oscars. You may end of with a territory war.
The bala in my tank is just over 6 inches and is the biggest thing in my 90. He torments a few of my other fish on a daily basis but bolts when I open the top to feed. Of course .. my other fish are not oscars. You may end of with a territory war.
billylee said:For those who have these huge balas, how long did it take to reach that length?
About how long does it take to reach 12 inches?
Mine is well over 12 years old!
But its been 10-11inches for at least half that time, I cant recall exactly how long it took it to grow to a decent size?
what I would do is buy another tank for the bala,if not your oscars will probably kill it ..mine would they are very territorial. Ive had my 2 balas for thre years and their about 4.5-5 inches would love to see a footer though. definetly a good reason for a new tank.. if you dont buy let me know ill see if i cant make room for him..
Was going to get some pics of my Bala but my house mates digi camera just packed it in
Will see if I can get some pics in the next few days.
Will see if I can get some pics in the next few days.
